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FURUNO VOYAGER Bridge System's Advanced Capabilities

FURUNO VOYAGER, a next-generation bridge system, has been crafted using our extensive expertise in sensor devices, network integration, and software development. The FURUNO VOYAGER bridge system provides multifunction workstations with seamless displays of Radar/Chart Radar, ECDIS, Conning, and Alert Management System data. It features a completely new and intuitive user interface, developed in strict accordance with the latest safety and navigation standards.

The total network sensor integration enhances situational awareness for mariners. A straightforward display presentation simplifies and streamlines navigational tasks. Common duties such as route planning, navigation status monitoring, log-keeping, alarm awareness, and day-to-day chart management are facilitated by a common workstation layout and redundancy of display and control. Watchstanders benefit from a reduced workload and significant freedom to move around the bridge, with all necessary information accessible in various displays and locations.

Multifunction display (MFD) capability
FURUNO VOYAGER offers workstations that combine flexibility and redundancy. Users may easily select ECDIS, Radar/Chart Radar, Conning display or Alert Management System at any multifunction display.

Track Control System permits automatic steering along the set route
FURUNO VOYAGER features Track Control System through integration of ECDIS and autopilot. This enables the vessel to keep on the plotted route automatically with minimum intervention from the navigator.

New user interface delivers straightforward, task-based operation
Stress-free operation with the well-designed control units, contextual menu, task-based user interface by combination of Status bar and InstantAccess bar and InstantAccess knob.

The Alert Management System

The Alert Management System organizes and ranks notification statuses and details. Its intuitive interface allows users to swiftly recognize alert situations and determine the necessary steps to address the root cause of the notification.

The Alert Management System complies with MSC.302(87) Performance Standards for Crisis Alert Management.
Active alert

List of alerts currently active can be viewed. By clicking on the icon in the ACTIVE ALERT page, the list of icons used in the Alert Management System and their descriptions can be shown as a pop-up window.
Alert log

Alert history can be viewed in chronological order. The source of alerts, and the date and time each alert was raised, acknowledged and rectified are shown.
Alert list

List of alerts available for each alert source can be viewed.

The FURUNO VOYAGER system is designed to enhance maritime safety and efficiency by integrating a Track Control System with ECDIS and autopilot. This integration allows vessels to maintain their course with minimal navigator input. Key features include adaptable steering control, comprehensive route planning via ECDIS, and improved position accuracy through a robust data validation process. Additionally, the system proactively alerts operators to navigational hazards and warnings, ensuring the vessel's safety.

Stress-free operation with the well-designed control units

A - Common key assignment is arranged for the common tasks, such as EBL, VRM controls, on the control units of ECDIS and Radar/Chart Radar.

B - Operation scheme close to a PC with the use of the trackball.
Trackball: to move the cursor and select an object.
Left-click: to perform/con.rm the action related to the selected object.
Right-click: to display the contextual menu while the cursor is on the display area, and to cancel the action done on the selected object.
Scrollwheel: to select menu items.

C- ECDIS Control Unit: Full QWERTY keyboard for easy entry of route, event and waypoint names.
Radar Control Unit: Functions specific to Radar can be carried out.

Task-based user interface by combination of Status bar and InstantAccess bar^TM

The FURUNO VOYAGER interface features a well-organized set of operational tools that simplify navigation tasks. The "Status Bar" at the top of the display clearly shows the operating mode and status, allowing for easy, one-click access to the navigator's main functions. On the left side, the InstantAccess bar^TM provides direct control over the on-screen presentation's features and attributes. These tools offer a straightforward, task-oriented operation, ensuring that all multi-function display information is always visible. This setup enables the operator to efficiently carry out navigational tasks without navigating complex menus, thereby maintaining situational awareness.

The FURUNO VOYAGER integrates two distinct networks that connect all onboard navigation equipment, including multifunction displays and various sensors: the Network for Integration and Interswitch, and the Network for Sensor Integration.

The navigation system features duplicated subsystems to prevent the loss of navigational functions in the event of a single point of failure. Since the multifunction display can operate as a radar, ECDIS, conning information display, and alert management system, navigation tasks can be performed from any interfaced multifunction display, optimizing system availability.

Network for Integration and Interswitch (Gigabit Ethernet) is used to communicate the following data:
Radar interswitching
TT and AIS target data
Harmonization of database (charts, routes, etc.)

Network for Sensor Integration (combination of 100 Base-TX Ethernet and IEC 61162-1/IEC 61162-2) is used to communicate the following data:
Sensor data
Alert information.

The Furuno Smart Bridge is an advanced bridge control and display system designed to streamline onboard operations. Ideal for large yachts, fishing vessels, and workboats, the Smart Bridge integrates key data from radar, ECDIS, chart plotters, sonars, CCTV, alarm systems and much more onto a single, high-quality display system.
The Smart Bridge’s virtual keyboard consolidates control of multiple devices into one easy-to-use touch-screen interface, replicating familiar hardware controls like those for the FAR-2xx8 Radar and FSV-25-MK2 Sonar.
High-quality, low-latency video and data can be viewed across multiple stations, onboard and remotely, making the Furuno Smart Bridge the ultimate solution for streamlined maritime operations.

Centralized Control
Modern vessels are equipped with various systems for navigation, fishfinding, alarms, monitoring, and communication, each with their own display and controls, resulting in many individual devices in the wheelhouse. This can make it challenging to fit everything and keep all controls within easy reach for the captain and crew. The Smart Bridge solves this with a “virtual” keyboard that replicates each control unit. This lets the operator easily switch between systems and operate any device from one or more touch screens, all from a single, central console.

User-Friendly Interface
A virtual keyboard simplifies operations, letting users switch seamlessly between controls like radar and sonar on a touch screen. The interface replicates real hardware layouts, making transitions easy for crew accustomed to physical controls.

Customizable Layouts
Operators can select from 16 predefined layouts optimized for various activities, such as navigation, fishfinding, or docking, with options to adjust individual monitor presentations.

Flexible Console Design
Brilliance and other display settings can be adjusted for individual or grouped monitors, with 24-27” touch screens or customizable 55” Olorin monitors. Consoles feature a robust, vibration-resistant design, adjustable height, and built-in cooling.

Robust Hardware
With LAN cable integration, the Smart Bridge offers maintenance-free operation, easy installation, and reliable performance, even in harsh conditions. Optional remote monitoring and centralized control functions further enhance vessel management.

Simplified Management of Onboard Operations
The Furuno Integrated Control System centralizes the control of onboard operations, enhancing efficiency and safety for intuitive navigation.

Seamless Switching
Allows seamless switching between different sources directly from the displays, improving safety and minimizing distractions for the operator.

Dynamic Multi-View Display
Offers the ability to change the screen size of a specific source and recall up to five configurable presets, all manageable with a simple double-click of the trackball.

Ergonomic and modular design
The F-Bridge is a unique, versatile, and innovative system based on the walk around bridge principle, which allows free movement around the command bridge, including the helm station and self-standing monitors.

High integration and customization
Furuno offers high integration and customization, allowing users to tailor it to their specific needs.

Versatile and innovative system
It is a versatile and innovative system that adapts to various applications and maritime activities.

Centralized and multifunctional control
The centralized and multifunctional control provides captains with a streamlined and efficient management experience.

Complete automation
Complete automation enhances productivity by minimizing manual intervention and optimizing processes.