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Introducing Alpha-MINDS

ALPHATRON MARINE’S NEW PRODUCT, THE ALPHA-MINDS (MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION NAVIGATION & DOCKING SYSTEM), HAS BEEN CREATED FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED VESSELS.

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The Alpha-MINDS is based on the new in-house-developed software platform, named Lynx. Lynx is a new flexible automation platform with a flexible graphical user interface (GUI) for monitoring and controlling all kinds of equipment onboard a vessel. Lynx makes it possible to freely compose a GUI out of widgets (addons) for relevant information and controls out of an ever-growing Lynx library.

The Alpha-MINDS console (or package) is standard-equipped with a high-resolution, 26-inch touch screen with a range of modular-build integrated functionalities unique to the industry. With Alpha-MINDS you can select different modules in order to build up the system based upon the customer’s demand and budget. The modules that are available are a special docking information screen that makes easy docking possible with a sharp overview supported by camera images and high accuracy GPS sensors and a basic ENC/ECDIS-approved chart database that supports the information underlay. This basic composition complies with ECDIS regulations and offers the full docking aid information suite as an additional benefit, and as an option, the system can be upgraded to a more advanced ECDIS system. Due to the fact that the design of the system is modular, a library of optional extra conning pages can be added such as Passage, Dredging info, SAR info or other custom-built applications.

The SMART network consists of JRC offices, manufacturer-trained to the highest level.

NeCST There is also a very advanced feature available for vessel voyage planning and reporting, called NeCST and designed by JRC in close cooperation with NYK lines. JRC NeCST is a voyage planning system supporting ECDIS routes and tracks. With NeCST the ship’s crew is able to share data with ships and offices via the cloud with JRC’s J-Cloud and ensure simple route planning with an intuitive user interface. They can also handwrite on electronic charts and export to ECDIS, assure weather/ meteorological info overlay/routing and guarantee easy hand-over to next Officer on Duty. That also guarantees efficient briefing of voyage and tasks on board. By adding the JRC JMA-5300 or JMR-5400 radar series, a full advanced bridge concept is realised for vessels up to 10,000gt.

SMART Service An ever-expanding service and client roster has seen JRC Europe continue to grow

SMART Service, an international network of JRC/Alphatron Marine companies that offer service, maintenance, assistance, retrofit and technical solutions.

significantly over the past few years. And with success comes change. The result of this has been the creation of SMART Service, an international network of JRC/ Alphatron Marine companies who can offer our customers service, maintenance, assistance, retrofit and technical solutions either by themselves or through our distributor network.

JRC has a wide variety of resources available to support service needs. Depending on the complexity of the service, the vessel’s location and availability of technicians, the best service solution is chosen. The goal is to maximise FTFR (First Time Fix Rate) against lowest cost for the customer and to satisfy the customer’s service needs with a one-stop-shop concept for JRC/Alphatron Marine products.

The SMART network consists of JRC offices, manufacturer-trained to the highest level. Information is shared through a centralised database. Technical details and service proposals are transferred to the local engineers of a JRC office or to our worldwide distributors whose technicians are also JRC-trained & certified.

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The new Alpha-MINDS, a Multifunctional Information Navigation & Docking System.