AMTC features world class Kongsberg™ Maritime Simulators and has provided quality simulation experiences for over 10 year. The simulators are not only used for USCG approved courses but are available to individuals and companies. With a history of performing company/area/vessel specific training, we aim to meet the needs of Alaska’s mariners and beyond. The simulators are continuously being upgraded to meet the latest standards. Our experienced staff can help meet your training objectives.
Click to see our list of hydrodynamic ownship models and database areas (pdf)
AMTC’s Full Mission Bridge Simulator
3 connected Kongsberg Polaris™ full mission bridges- 1 bridge with 240 degree visual system
- 2 bridges with 150 degree visual systems
- Binocular view 360 degrees
- Wheel, Azipod, Z-drive, Voith Schneider, and auto pilot steering systems
- Dual RADAR/ARPA and ECDIS
- Compass, DGPS, AIS, doppler, gyro, log, depth, wind
- Conning display
- 2 VHF radio telephones
- VOIP ‘Intraship’ phone system
- 2 instructor stations
- CCTV with audio
- Debrief classroom
AMTC’s Part Mission “NavLab” Bridge Simulator
6 connected Kongsberg Polaris™ desktop bridges- Wheel and auto pilot steering systems
- RADAR/ARPA and ECDIS
- Compass , DGPS, AIS, doppler, gyro, log, depth, wind
- GMDSS Simulator
- VHF, MH/HF, DSC, Radiotelex, Inmarsat, EPIRB, SART
- 1 instructor station
Simulator Exercises
- Custom built to course requirements
- Bridges can run independent or interactive exercises
- Hydrodynamically accurate ownship models
- Many Ownship models and Database Areas to choose from
- Control ownship model parameters
- Simulated equipment faults
- Control target vessel traffic
- Wind and swell waves, current, rain, fog, wind, snow, clouds, and tide
- Sludge, hummocked, solid 1 year, and solid multi-year ice and ice bergs
- Towing, tugging, and hawser controls
Training Opportunities
Navigation in open, shallow, or restricted waters- Coastal navigation
- Navigation in high traffic density situations
- Approaching harbors, mooring position, platforms or buoys
- Ship handling, mooring, berthing
- Emergency ship handling
- Tug-ship interaction
- Tug pushing or towing
- Passage planning and execution
- Collision regulations
- Communications
- Electronic navigation systems
- Radar, ARPA, ECDIS, AIS, GMDSS
- Search & rescue
- Patrol and surveillance
- Navigation in formation
- Bridge team management
- Bridge resource management
- Bridge watch keeping procedures
- Ice navigation
- Vessel/Area/Company specific
- Port and vessel development and research