The Brain of the vessel

Entering through the stairs, we’ll start

off from the Bridge Wing

From here leaning over we can see the side of the ship

It’s a critical vantage point for when berthing

or docking The Captain and Harbor Pilot usually stands

around here so that they gauge the position of ship

We have lifebuoys all over the ship two of them are located on each side of the Bridge Wing

They are specially designed with a quick release

mechanism for speedy rescue

Then we’ve got this barbeque stove looking thingy on both Port and Starboard Bridge wing

it’s a remote panel Here you will find controls for the Bow thrusters

indictors for speed, engine rpm, Rate of turn heading, compass, mic & speaker etc

This is a Gyro Repeater for taking bearing of objects or celestial bodies

And this here is an EPIRB short for Emergency Position indicating Radio beacon

It does what its name suggests

it’s installed out here in the open space because if the ship ever sinks

it can float up

Firebox and fire hydrants are all over the ship

and it standard to have one each side of the bridge wing

Inside the Bridge CO2 Extinguisher for all the electronics in

case of a fire

Pantry for snacks & drinks

This tall chair is a “Pilot Chair”

there is always a designated pilot chair for maritime pilots

no matter what type of ship you are on

An azimuth ring used in conjunction with the gyro repeater

outside for taking bearing of objects

SART on Each side of the bridge SART is short for Search & Rescue Radar Transponder

This is what it looks like when activated The other ships can locate you from the Radars

C.V.S.

With its turning motion on a heavy snow day, it will clear the glass

so we can see outside

Fire plan, Damage Control Plan, Dangerous Goods Plan

All for Emergency Use

Visibility is of utmost importance in navigation so we’ve got sunscreen for all the windows

Moving onto the center console this is where most of the electronic navigation

equipment are Starting from the port side

We’ve got DGPS for positioning Loran-C which no one uses anymore

AIS- Automatic Identification system for ships ECDIS, short for Elctronic Chart Display Information

System It’s a digital version of paper charts

Sadly we still use paper charts in conjunction with electronic charts

GMDSS – Global Maritime distress & safety systems

Fancy name for communication units which consist of

VHF 1 2 and 3 Very High frequency in my experience can reach

up to 40 Nautical Miles

MF/HF While MF/HF depends on your frequency and

weather conditions, can reach hundreds of miles

Sat C and Sat F Satellites well… covers the globe

Handhelds UHF more limited to line of sight

We’ve got three radars One Radar Antenna on the forward mast and

two at the back on main mast

Numerous Indicators

Bridge indicator unit,its mostly about

Engine Status, Power Status and Air pressure Program Bypass for some extreme maneuvers if you want to pull a Captain Philips

Bow Thruster controller same as the one outside

on the Bridge Wing Console Telegraph transmitter, it’s linked directly

down to the engine room’s telegraph or “Chadburn” as old timers will call it

Steering Gear Controls

Auto Pilot The helm, or steering wheel

We switch to manual hand steering when we need the precision

Starboard 20!

Navigation lights controls

Pilot door indicator, it shows if pilot doors

are shut completely close The door is located very close to the waterline

which is why we give extra attention

Watertight door indictor for the whole ship

Internal telephone for communication within the ship

Sound powered internal telephone - when internal phone fails

PA System - when internal and sound-powered fails

Cadet.

When internal, sound-powered and PA system fails

You send him to pass messages Morse Code Key

We’ve got 3 Lifejacket & 3 Immersion Suit

12 Rocket Flares.

Just like the ones in Captain Philips

First Aid Box

Flag Cabinet

That’s about it for the bridge tour, no

emergency escapes this time around It’s a small space very compact but with

lots of equipment Let me know down in the comments below what

else you’d like to see For sailors with internet access

please help me out by answering some of the questions you see in comments

since I am probably a week away from any internet at the moment

As always thanks for watching, see you next time.