⚓ 1. Simulator Tab – Core Practice Area

This is the main training screen where you practice sending and receiving semaphore signals.

• Type any message in the input box (example: PORT 15, MAYDAY, HARD A STARBOARD).
• Click Play or press Spacebar to start the animation.
• Spacebar toggles Play/Pause.
• Esc stops the current signal.
• Enter key in the input box also starts playback.
• Use the speed slider to adjust from 5 to 40 words per minute (WPM).
• View: Sender / Receiver – switches perspective instantly so you can practice reading signals from the other ship.
• Dual View shows both sender and receiver side-by-side.
• Environment controls let you change Weather (Clear, Dusk, Fog, Heavy Rain), Wind Force, and Sea State for realistic conditions.
• Night Mode changes lighting and makes the ALDIS lamp glow.
• 3D Engine provides a more realistic 3D sailor with proper lighting (toggle on/off).
• Prosign buttons (Attention, Annul, Error, Numeral #, J) automatically add the correct code and play it.

🚩 2. ICS Flags Tab – International Code of Signals

Practice the official flag version of signalling.

• Type letters or short messages (example: UW or MAYDAY).
• Click Hoist Flags.
• Official ICS flags appear on the mast with smooth hoist animation.
• Each flag is labeled with its letter for easy learning.
• This complements the semaphore arm training by showing both systems together.

🌐 3. Bridge Co-op (Multiplayer)

Real-time ship-to-ship or fleet training.

• Your unique Comm ID appears automatically.
• Click Copy ID or Copy Invite Link to share with crewmates.
• Others can join by pasting your ID or opening the invite link.
• Type a command and click Transmit to Fleet – everyone connected sees the signal on their avatar.
• Works even if the other person is offline (uses Echo-Ship ghost mode).
• Live badge shows when the channel is active.

🔦 4. Aldis Lamp Trainer

Night-time visibility-zero training using flashing light.

• Click Start Night Watch.
• The sailor avatar disappears – only the ALDIS lamp flashes.
• Watch the Morse code flashes and type the decoded word.
• Fixed speed of 10 WPM with realistic timing between letters and words.
• Score is tracked. Great for realistic bridge watch practice under difficult conditions.
• Click Flash Again to replay the current signal.
• End Watch returns you to normal mode.

🧠 5. Quiz Mode – Structured Training Campaign

Three progressive levels aligned with real maritime training:

• Level 1 – Deckhand: Letters and numbers at fixed 10 WPM.
• Level 2 – Boatswain: Words and prosigns with adaptive speed.
• Level 3 – Captain: Real COLREGs scenarios in storm conditions.

How to use:

• Choose level and click Start.
• Watch the signal on the avatar.
• Type your answer and submit.
• Correct answers give feedback and may increase speed.
• Wrong answers show slow-motion replay of the correct signal.
• At the end you get score, peak WPM, and weak points.
• Review mode lets you replay any missed signals.

🎴 6. Flashcards

Memorize signals at your own pace.

• Click the card or press Spacebar to flip between the visual semaphore position and the letter + Morse code.
• Use Hard and Easy buttons for spaced-repetition learning (SRS).
• Arrow keys navigate between cards.
• Click View Full Visual Dictionary to see every signal in a clean grid.

📷 7. AI Vision Grader

Physical practice with real-time feedback.

• Click Activate Camera & AI Engine.
• Stand back so your full upper body is visible.
• The system shows a target letter and tracks your arm positions using your webcam.
• Real-time feedback tells you how many degrees your arms are off.
• Hold the perfect position for about one second and it automatically moves to the next letter.
• Great for building correct muscle memory.

⛈️ 8. Squall Mode – Survival Time-Attack Game

Fun and stressful gamified training.

• Click Enter the Storm.
• Decode letters as fast as possible while the weather gets worse (rain → fog → night + high wind).
• Correct answer: +2 seconds (more with streak combos).
• Wrong answer: -5 seconds.
• Type single letters quickly in the terminal.
• At the end you see your final score and can share it on X (Twitter) or WhatsApp.

🏫 9. Academy Tab – Certification & B2B

Powerful tools for structured training and assessment.

Instructor Features:

• Build custom exams: set message, speed, weather, wind, and sea state.
• Generate and copy a secure exam link.
• The link puts the student into locked exam mode (no shortcuts allowed).
• Export cadet progress as CSV or SCORM/xAPI JSON for your LMS.

Cadet Features:

• Generate a beautiful digital diploma with your name and achieved rank based on Squall scores.
• Take locked exams sent by instructors.

⌨️ 10. Keyboard Shortcuts & Pro Tips

• Spacebar: Play/Pause in Simulator, Flip card in Flashcards.
• Esc: Stop current signal.
• Enter: Submit answers in Quiz, Aldis, etc.
• Left/Right Arrow: Navigate flashcards.
• Note: During active evaluation modes (Squall, Exam, Aldis), Space and Esc are blocked to prevent cheating.

Enjoy training and fair winds! ⚓