ELECTRONIC BRIDGE CONTROL ON 'IRISH PINE'

The type of electronic bridge control system used aboard a diesel powered bulk carrier is described. This system utilizes solid state components as integrated circuits. Included in the description is the method of operation of the electronic speed control, which can control the speed of the ship from dead in the water on up to the maximum speed of the vessel, in both normal and emergency situations. Protection programs to insure against damage to the ships machinery are also described.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Marine Publications Limited

  Lyon Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood
  London SW19 2JN,   England 
• Authors:
  • Jungbluth, B
• Publication Date: 1973-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 606-610
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Volume: 166
  • Issue Number: 3882
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Bridges (Ships); Consoles; Engine rooms; Remote control; Voyage management systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge consoles; Engine room remote control
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050297
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 1973 12:00AM