Norway: Groundbreaking Concept, ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION

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