PUBLIC BETA

Strandbro Elsa — Bridge Simulator

Ship handling for a 27 900 t ro-pax ferry, berthing at Gdynia and Karlskrona.

Start the simulator Test version

This is a test version

The simulator is still being developed. Things may change between visits, some parts are unfinished, and something may break. Scores and settings may be reset.

Recommended browser

Microsoft Edge on a desktop or laptop computer. Google Chrome should work the same way.

Other browsers (Firefox, Safari) and phones or tablets have not been tested yet — please tell us how it went if you try one.

Before you start

  • The first start downloads about 50 MB (her 3D model); later starts are quicker.
  • The 3D bridge view needs a reasonable graphics card. If it stutters, choose a lower quality in the 3D view.
  • Sound is used for the VHF and the station's calls — turn it on.
  • The hardware console (optional) needs Edge or Chrome.

What we would like to hear

  • How she handles — what feels right, what does not.
  • Anything that broke, looked wrong or was unclear, and what you were doing.
  • Your browser, computer or device, and whether it ran smoothly.

Not for navigation

The handling is built on the ship's own sea trial data and on real charts of both ports, but it is an approximation for training and interest only. Never use it to plan a real manoeuvre or for navigation.

Thank you for taking the time to try the simulator. Every note on how she handles, every bug found and every device tested helps to make the next version better — your help with its further development is much appreciated.

— Grzegorz Szadkowski, the author