Ship Handling Simulator
The Ship Handling Simulator recreates the experience of operating a real ship's bridge by combining advanced navigation equipment with the latest cutting-edge CG technology. It can accommodate various ship types, from large vessels to small ships and tugboats.
- JAPAN MARINE SCIENCE INC. is the largest ship handling simulator manufacturer in Japan. We produce and provide custom-made systems tailored to our customers' needs, considering their intended use and budget. Drawing on our expertise gained from supplying ship handling simulators to numerous domestic and international customers, we offer comprehensive support, from installation scheduling to post-installation operation.
Since developing the first private ship handling simulator in-house in 1991, we have continually developed our systems to meet contemporary needs. Our simulators now comply with the 2010 revised STCW Convention (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, Manila Revision) and meet all Class A simulator requirements defined by DNV standards (DNV-ST-0033 Maritime Simulator Systems Edition August 2023).
Our products, which range from training simulators for seafarers to entertainment simulators for general users, have been highly praised for their customer-focused design and prompt support. We remain committed to developing and providing systems from the customer's perspective.
Full-mission Simulator
The full-mission ship handling simulator, which is equipped with actual latest nautical instruments and devices, consists of a navigation bridge surrounded by a large-sized screen on which high-resolution CG images are projected.
These CG images change in real time, accurately reflecting the movement of the vessel. The simulated bridge and CG images that surround the trainee 360 degrees create an overwhelming sense of immersion.
Device component on the bridge, projection range to screen (Horizontal view angle up to 360 degrees, Vertical view angle for Berthing/Unberthing is available), and the types of CG image from full high-vision to 4K, are able to be proposed based on the customer's requirement.
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360-degree view of CG images surrounding the trainee
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Fill-mission ship handling simulator using large projectors (impression)
Bridge mock-up (panoramic photography)
Compact Simulator
We are able to offer a system to suit the specific requirements of our customer. For a customer with limited installation space, or customer who requires multiple simulators, we are able to propose the Compact-simulator / Desktop-simulator, which uses the same software as that the Full-mission Simulator. Based on the requirement, we can propose a system equipped with multiple large LCD monitors.
The system is compact yet provides a resolution as high as that of Full-Mission Simulator (full HD to 4K available), and bycombining narrow-frame LCD monitors laid horizontally and vertically, customer can enjoy a highly realistic ship handling environment.
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Compact Simulator using latge LCDs (impression)
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Compact Simulator using latge LCDs (impression)
Functional features
High accuracy of the vessel movement calculation
- Suitable for all types of vessel operations from small vessels to large vessels
- Supports general FPP to CPP propeller and special rudder such as AziPod
- Supports from offshore navigation, to berthing and unberthing, anchoring and mooring operation
- Flexible setting of external forces (fluctuating winds, tidal currents, waves, water depths)
- Berthing/Unberthing supported by up to 6 tugboats
Realistic CG representation
- High representation of varied environments, e.g., nighttime, daytime and twilight, as well as rain and restricted visibility conditions
- Realistic representation of hull motions and wakes of own and other vessels
- Dynamic representation of sea waves and swells with flexibly specified period and height
- Navigational Aids representation such as buoys floating on the sea, lighhouse, etc., as well as light point at night time
Creating ship models and sea areas according to customer requests
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Model creation using the latest CG engine
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Detailed representation of various ports
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Realistic CG portrayal: Sunset
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Realistic CG portrayal: Night time
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Realistic CG portrayal: Wave expression
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Realistic CG portrayal: Rough weather
Connection with various devices
- Connection to navigation instruments manufactured by various nautical manufacturers
- Virtual binoculars built-in three-axis motion sensor
- Equipped with multi-function display that expresses navigational instruments with software
Capability to integrate with various types of nautical equipment
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Control panel for tug boat
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Wing console / Wing azimuth console
Capacity to arrange more than 100 controllable 'target' vessels of various types
Ability to objectively evaluate maneuvering results with an automatic scoring system
Simulator control room can be operated by as minimum as one person
Operation station
Proposed simulator for exhibition
An immersive simulator that children can experience and enjoy(filming assistance : Kobe maritime museum)
Main Customers
- Training organization in and outside Japan like Japan National Mercantile Marine University, National College of Maritime Technology, Marine Technical College, Fisheries College, Fisheries High School, Private University (related to Maritime Faculty) etc.
- Training center operated by Private Marine shipping company, Maritime Industry groups
- Organization related to Maritime Safety like the Institution of Maritime Safety, Japan Coast Guard Academy
- Pilot training organization like Pilot Associations, Pilot training institute
- Research Institutions
- Public and Private Museums
Installation Record
- 27 Full-mission simulators (domestic: 21 / international: 6)
- 29 Compact simulators (domestic: 22 / international: 7)
- 15 Radar/ARPA simulators (domestic: 15)
Business Inquiries
Technical Development Group
+81 44-548-9133