ULSTEIN has taken to the bridge to set a bold and innovative new course for marine operations in the 21st century. Focused on creating better, safer and simpler solutions for ships’ crews, ULSTEIN has devised the patent-pending ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™ – a ground-breaking concept that promises major improvements for the operational centres of vessels.
ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™ offers a catalogue of user-focused innovations, these include: Gesture-controlled infographics displayed on bridge windows; a system that automatically adapts to the individual user’s preferred setup; and a new breed of user-defined ergonomic work stations.
Tore Ulstein, Head of Market and Innovation and Chairman of the Board of Ulstein Group , explains that increased safety and simplicity have been the guiding principles and motivation behind the development of ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™, which refines the interaction between users and complex bridge-based systems. “ We have succeeded in our goal to develop a user-friendly bridge with a simplified user interface, and I believe ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™ can become an innovation on par with the X-BOW® hull line design ,” he says.
The bridge solutions of ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™ are designed for easy installation, and the user interface is simple and identical on all systems on the bridge. According to Rødstøl, a consistent system is safer and more efficient because the users become proficient in a shorter period of time and need less training.
ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™ provides a comprehensive and sophisticated framework for operating advanced vessels, and offers a high level of flexibility and comfort for the crew, improving their operational effectiveness. “ It is a bridge revolution rather than a bridge evolution ,” concludes Tore Ulstein.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, August 30, 2012; Image: ulsteingroup