Ολοκληρωμένο Σύστημα Ναυτιλίας / Γέφυρας: INS / IBS
Integrated Navigation / Bridge System: INS / IBS

Master Thesis
Author
Χαρίσης, Κωνσταντίνος
Τουζλαντζής, Αλέξανδρος
Date
2022-03Advisor
Βαζούρας, ΧρήστοςView/ Open
Keywords
INS ; IBS ; ECDIS ; Intergrated system ; ENCAbstract
Today the Integrated Navigation System (INS) and, consequently, the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) is the epitome of modern navigational systems, which stems from the idea of ECDIS with the addition of a number of sensors and navigational instruments interconnected to the common information infrastructure, for the perception of the maritime situation and to assist in the decision-making on the forthcoming handling.
With the addition of modes of telecommunications (internet access for weather information, port facilities, map corrections, etc.), control systems of main engines and generator engines, the integrated bridge system becomes a complete command and control system, through which not only the impending maneuver is determined, but the performance of the individual systems (engines, pumps, rudders, etc.) is observed in detail.
The above system is referred to a flexible infrastructure for displaying and processing the combined information through which:
a. The workload of the seafarers is reduced, the required time for performing calculations and exporting navigation data (position, speed, geographical reference, target kinematics) is limited and at the same time the available time for decision making is increased.
b. Improves the bridge watch execution performance.
c. Awareness of the maritime environment is maximized.
d. The optimal oncoming maneuver is determined with speed and accuracy.
e. Awareness of the exact behavior of the ship and its response to the ordered commands is gained.
f. The effectiveness of the maneuvers is checked and any necessary corrective actions are identified.