Collision Avoidance v1.5, v1.6
Can I trial the program?
What is a dongle?
Can I install and run the program on more than one computer?
What do I enter for User Name and User ID each time the program starts?
I purchased ShipSim with Collision Avoidance. Are ShipSim manuals available?
Revision History
Tech Note 1:
"Runtime Error", "Program: C:\Program Files\ColAv\Start.exe", "abnormal program termination"
Can I trial the program? 
A trial option is not available.
What is a dongle?
1. A dongle is a device used to protect applications and data against unauthorized usage or duplication.
2. Videotel dongles attach to your computer’s parallel port (printer port).
3. A dongle attached to a parallel port will not interfere with printers or other peripheral devices connected to the port via the dongle, see below.
4. If you are using more than one dongle, link them together.
Can I install and run the program on more than one computer?
Each purchased or rented program is licensed for installation on one computer. If you would like to install and unlock the program on additional computers, please contact for information about purchasing additional licenses. For each additional paid licence, you will receive an additional dongle.
What do I enter for User Name and User ID when the program starts?
The User Name and ID you enter keeps your records separate from those of other users on the same computer. We suggest you enter your name as it is shown on your Seaman's Identity Card. If your company has issued a training ID number, please use it. Otherwise, choose an ID that is unique, will not change and contains NUMBERS ONLY (maximum 15).
I purchased ShipSim with Collision Avoidance. Are ShipSim manuals available?
ShipSim has 3 manuals, which are available in PDF format. To read PDF files you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available at www.adobe.com.
ShipSim Setup.pdf (433 KB)
ShipSim Simulator.pdf (1452 KB)
ShipSim Exercise Editor.pdf (1084 KB)
Alternatively, you can download a zipped file containing all 3 manuals: ShipSim Manuals.zip (2751KB)
Revision History
Version 1.6, 14 February 2002
Text changes:
- Guided Simulation section, exercise 10, answer option "A"
Changed "Alter course 30 degrees to starboard and sound 1 short blast" to "Alter course 30 degrees to starboard"
- Guided Simulation section, exercise 10, answer option "B"
Changed "Alter course 45 degrees to port and sound 2 short blasts" to "Alter course 45 degrees to port"
Version 1.5, 9 October 2001
Tech Note 1:
Some customers have reported the following error, or similar, while starting Collision Avoidance v1.5 and v1.6.
"Runtime Error", "Program: C:\Program Files\ColAv\Start.exe", "abnormal program termination"
Solution:
This error is occurring on computer systems in Croatia and Turkey and is caused by a missing font. Please follow the steps below to correct the problem.
1. Download the file ca190402.exe (3080 KB).
2. A window will appear like the one below:
Select "Save this program to disk" and then click "Ok".
4. You will be asked for a location to save the file, we recommend your desktop.
5. Once the file "ca190402.exe" is downloaded, locate the file and double click it to begin the installation program.
It is not necessary to uninstall Collision Avoidance, however, please follow the on-screen instructions carefully to ensure the new files are saved to the correct location.
6. The installation program will overwrite existing Collision Avoidance files.
7. After the installation is complete run Collision Avoidance.
If you experience problems or have questions about the steps above, please contact
