Using the software of Navi-Trainer PRO 5000 simulator for assessment of the designed navigational infrastructure

The paper presents the possibility of using the navigational and maneuvering simulators software, for the verification of designed elements of navigational infrastructure. The article describes how to use the Navi - Trainer PRO 5000 simulator manufactured by Transas Marine to modeling sea waters. The Article is based on a scientific research project performed at the Institute of Navigation and Hydrography of Naval Academy of Gdynia. Project was aimed to check the possibility cut through the Vistula Spit and artificial connection the Gulf of Gdansk and Vistula Lagoon. The paper presents a description of creating a virtual basin with planned navigational infrastructure. There will by also presented the maneuvering tests for the assumed maximum ship model and few construction variants. Each of the project variants was tested in different hydro-meteorological conditions. The result of simulation tests are proposals that demonstrate the feasibility of the project and proposed possible changes affecting the level of safety.