Innovative bridge solution
The bridge is the command centre on a ship where navigation and the control of onboard systems and equipment come together
As offshore ships have become more technologically advanced and able to perform more highly specialised duties, the many different control systems to manage these tasks have grown in complexity and scale, Rolls-Royce noted. It said the futuristic-looking Unified Bridge simplified and unified the range of control levers, console panels and displays for the various onboard systems, and provided operators with significantly enhanced ergonomics and simplified operation, improving operator and crew safety along with task efficiency. The layout can be tailored to meet the complex needs of any vessel.
The PSV earmarked for the first commercial installation of the Rolls-Royce Unified Bridge solution is currently being built in Spain by the yard Astilleros Gondan. The vessel design, main systems and equipment are provided by Rolls-Royce. On completion in 2014, she will go on charter with Norway's Statoil for operation in the North Sea and High North, Rolls-Royce said.
