All of us here at NMCI Services spent time brainstorming this morning to come up with a new tag line which would encompass what we do. Now that we have narrowed down the list to just four tag lines, we decided that we needed your help.
So, below we have put together a poll which will allow you to choose amongst 4 different tag lines which we have agreed upon. We would be extremely grateful if you could take just a moment out of your busy day to help us. Once you have voted please leave your email address in the comment box.
As a token of our appreciation we will then be giving away a free NMCI Services hoodie to one lucky person. Who knows, maybe Friday the 13th could be your lucky day …….
“Intelligent” ship systems are fast becoming a reality, and Rolls-Royce has revealed its vision for the future – ‘smart’ workstations that:
1. Recognise you and adjust to your own preferences
2. They will have augmented reality bridge window displays of key information and hazards that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye
3. And systems that monitor your performance to flag up fatigue risks and training needs
According to Rolls-Royce these clever computers will help to improve seafarers’ working conditions and cut human error.
The future is closer than we think
Rolls-Royce has unveiled their first “Unified Bridge” on board a new platform supply vessel and predicts that ‘Ship Intelligence’ will be the next major transition for the industry. Installed on board the 4,829gt Norwegian flagged PSV Stril Luna, it seeks to provide watch keepers with ‘a functional and easily used human/machine interface’. Rolls-Royce technical manager Ludvig, Kåre Øyen said that their ‘key aims in designing the Unified Bridge have been to offer the operator performance, simplicity and safety with proximity, with an improved view of the aft deck’.
Stril Luna’s master Captain Lars Aure said the Unified Bridge improves the working environment and should improve safety once ‘fine-tuning’ of elements such as screen heights for best sightlines has been completed. Controls are easy to use and logical to handle, and information presented on the screens is clear according to the vessels master captain.
So what is the Unified Bridge all about?
Referred to as the ‘bridge with a brain’ its layout involves two operator chairs on slides, one each side of a centre console. Outside each chair is an outer console, with joysticks and control handles positioned so that the operator can work comfortably from a standing to sitting position.
Necessary data is displayed on 26in touchscreens, while other systems are monitored and controlled from a series of smaller touchscreens located in the consoles. According to Rolls-Royce the setup is flexible so that different screens can be used for different systems and functions as the operators prefer. Because most functions are accessed via touchscreen the number of buttons on the consoles has been greatly reduced as a result.
Future Development
With human error blamed for 75% of shipping accidents and seafarer fatigue being a major risk factor, systems that monitor crew activities may well become more commonplace. Ship intelligence will be the enabler for machines to do some of the jobs done by humans today. Oskar Levander, Rolls-Royce VP for innovation, engineering and technology, said the system is a practical response to the increasingly complex equipment now being fitted to ships.
It’s Future Operator Experience Concept – ‘oX’ – not only offers the crew smart work stations, but also amplified reality bridge window displays of the vessel’s surroundings, including visualisation of potential hazards that would otherwise be invisible to the human eye. The system can pinpoint icebergs or tugs and other crafts that may not be visible to the crew, especially on large containerships.
Rolls-Royce future developments are closer than we think and with the Norwegian- flagged platform supply vessel Stril Luna been fitted with the first ergonomic Unified Bridge, it won’t be long until ‘oX’ concept isn’t too far behind.
The NMCI provides Team Building courses to suit clients from all areas of industry. These courses can involve group exercises in our environmental pool, damage repair unit and our 360° full-mission bridge simulator. This high end team building program involves both outdoor and indoor challenges and problem solving.
Why is team building important?
Team Building is an important task for any manager. One can always assemble a team, but building a team to perform at its best is not the easiest of tasks. That’s why we at NMCI offer a team building day at our state of the art 10 acre campus in Ringaskiddy, Co.Cork. An array of activities can be offered as part of the Team Building course at NMCI which will meet the needs of each individual client. Our course offers your team an opportunity to improve listening, communication, adaptation, confidence and leadership skills, just to mention a few.
What’s involved?
We can simulate heavy weather conditions in our Environmental Pool i.e. thunder, lightning, rain, wind and waves or have your group navigate a complex set of shipping channels in our “Class A” 360° Degree full mission bridge simulator. All our team building activities require quick thinking, high levels of communication and team work due to the rapid nature of the day’s events.
Remember no matter what industry you and your team work in we can tailor a specific team building day to meet your needs. With a varied level of activities and an array of wet events to choose from you will be spoilt for choice.
Level 1: Fun & Enjoyable day out in a relaxed atmosphere
Conor Mowlds, Mike Morgan, Yannis Calogeras, Dave Hopkins and Jim O’Byrne
The NMCI were delighted to welcome Mike Morgan and Yannis Calogeras from Bureau Veritas to our state of the art facilities at Ringaskiddy today along with Dave Hopkins from Mainport .
Pictured above is Conor Mowlds(Head of NMCI) , Mike Morgan (Bureau Veritas), Yannis Caolgeras (Bureau Veritas), Dave Hopkins (Mainport) and Jim O’Byrne (Head of NMCI Services).
Are you amaster, officer or watch personnel on a seagoing merchant ship? Then NMCI Services should be the number one port of call for all your training needs. With ease of access and state of the art facilities, we offer a comprehensive schedule of professional maritime short courses whereby clients are trained by quality professional mariners to the highest standard.
Here at NMCI Services we offer a wide range of STCW’95 and Non STCW’95 professional short courses for the maritime sector. Let’s have a quick look at why you should choose NMCI Services and what STCW Courses we offer:
Why choose NMCI Services?
NMCIS is the commercial division of the National Maritime College, Europe’s leading third level maritime college. Our goal is to achieve and deliver excellent, quality service to our existing and future customer base. All of our clients are safe in the knowledge that they are trained by experienced, professional mariners to the highest standards. Let NMCI Services be your first port of call.
Did you know that we have a 10 acre site withstate of the art facilities located only 16km from Cork City, a city with key transport links across Europe? Well we do! We partnered with GAC and SEFtec Global Training Ireland Ltd, enabling us to meet International Standards. And just when you thought that wasn’t enough we give corporate discounts and even offer bespoke training to meet the needs of your industry. Why not make NMCIS your first port of call…
STCW Courses
Our STCW Courses are delivered by expert mariners with hands-on industry experience and we can guarantee the delivery of a specialized maritime training program for our clients. The following are a list of courses available through NMCIS, or follow this link for a more detailed overview and course date availability: Course Details
Need a refresher course?
Then we would advise you to complete the following courses:
Why not train with NMCIS; we can guarantee the delivery of specialised maritime training for you. Call us today and let us tailor our course range for your specific requirements:NMCIS.
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