(prnewswire.com) CMES recently installed a cutting-edge Bridge Simulation System built by TRANSAS that allows students to simultaneously control ten simulated ships at once, utilizing any of 56 different types of vessels in over 20 different ports. The LNG cargo simulation program allows students to dock, load and discharge LNG vessels and even encompasses the terminal-side … Continue reading “M.E.B.A. and Armada Companies, LLC – Skaugen Petro Trans Form Offshore Terminal Lightering Partnership”
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Ship handling simulator commissioned
(chennaionline.com) Kochi, May 16: A new state-of-the-art ship handling simulator, designed and manufactured indigenously, was commissioned at the navigation school here today. The simulator which incorporates a ship’s bridge, radar displays, electronic chart display system, various shipboard navigation and propulsion systems and an interactive instructor console was formally commissioned by Vice-Admiral J S Bedi, Flag … Continue reading “Ship handling simulator commissioned”
Bourbon invests in training
(marinelog.com) Besides ordering 110 vessels for its offshore services fleet, Paris-based Bourbon is in the process of doubling its workforce. It will recruit over 4,000 seamen by 2010, half of them officers. That creates a training challenge. Two simulators, one in France and the other in the Philippines, will be used by Bourbon to train … Continue reading “Bourbon invests in training”
Barco unleashes simulation solutions for 21st century
(skycontrol.net) For those who are interested in cutting-edge night training, Barco will demonstrate the realistic stimulated night vision capabilities of the BarcoReality SIM 5plus. Also with the SIM 5plus, Barco will exhibit a multi-channel, high-fidelity maritime application on the curved-wall Reality Center to immerse users in the simulated environment; Barco’s portable xRACU multi-system control tool … Continue reading “Barco unleashes simulation solutions for 21st century”
RP’s 1st maritime research center to rise in Zambales
(pia.gov.ph) San Narciso, Zambales (12 September) — The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) campus will soon raise the country’s first maritime research center intended for Filipino midshipmen, students, researchers, even professional in seafaring industry, Rear Admiral Fidel Dinoso announced. This project will be in close cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), which will … Continue reading “RP’s 1st maritime research center to rise in Zambales”
UK. International Marine Contractors Association members survey on simulator use
(bymnews.com) Thursday, 24 August 2006 Association news: Although simulators are used for a variety of purposes, a survey of members of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveals that their primary use is for training. Simulation covers a wide range of activities, including emergency scenarios, but IMCA members’ primary use of simulators is for bridge/vessel … Continue reading “UK. International Marine Contractors Association members survey on simulator use”
South Korea. Transas secures another contract for Navi-Trainer Professional 4000 simulators
(bymnews.com) MECys (Transas Group distributor in Korea) has announced that they have been selected by Haeyoung Maritime Service Co. to supply Navi-Trainer 4000 Professional simulator in South Korea. The system comprises: one main bridge with Radar/ARPA, Conning Display, NavAids, Navi-Sailor ECDIS, TGS-4000 and five channels of visualizations; and one backup bridge with Radar/ARPA, Conning Display, … Continue reading “South Korea. Transas secures another contract for Navi-Trainer Professional 4000 simulators”
Transas wins tender for Gothenburg Chalmers University’s Full Mission Ship Bridge Simulator
(bymnews.com) Transas Scandinavia AB has recently emerged as the final winner in the tender process for the public procurement of a new Full Mission Ship Bridge Simulator. Issued by the Department of Shipping and Marine Technology at Gothenburg’s Chalmers University, the procurement was based on an invitation to tender which began in autumn 2005. The … Continue reading “Transas wins tender for Gothenburg Chalmers University’s Full Mission Ship Bridge Simulator”
Aberdeen Harbour invests further in ship’s bridge simulator
(fishupdate.com) ABERDEEN Harbour Board is to upgrade its ship’s bridge simulator to reflect industry trends and to meet its own and third party requirements for future training. Since the original simulator was installed at the Board’s Blaikies Quay facility in 2002 at a cost of £150,000, it has been used extensively in the training of … Continue reading “Aberdeen Harbour invests further in ship’s bridge simulator”
Holland. Kongsberg Maritime Simulation Conference a success
(bymnews.com) The Kongsberg Maritime European User Conference 2006 (UC 2006) took place on the island of Vlieland, Holland, June 22nd ““ 24th. Over 70 delegates from training institutes around Europe attended the conference, which is one of three held every year as a forum for discussion of maritime training and simulation. UC 2006 was co-hosted … Continue reading “Holland. Kongsberg Maritime Simulation Conference a success”