About the training
The academy will host the world’s first fully operational “LNG metaSHIP”, ABS Integrity, powered by Orka and delivered in cooperation with Nakilat. The virtual vessel will enable learners to go on virtual field trips on an LNG ship, offering an immersive learning experience where they can interact with the vessel and its crew.
The virtual experience will contextualize more obscure concepts, such as making it easier for learners to identify gas hazard zones and their safety implications. Equipment inspections, reporting writing, and technical skill practice in metaSHIP will build a record of activity for each learner that can be reviewed by both the learner and tutors to offer follow-up coaching support.
The simulator room will also offer gas handling and engine room simulation courses from GTT Training and the Theta Center. The academy will also host a collaborative LNG Commercial Operations course with Poten & Partners to teach the foundations of LNG carrier commercial operations and the management of such vessels throughout their lifespan.
The center will also support Qatar’s localization programme Tawteen, an initiative focused on education and quality employment for Qatari nationals.
ABS said the range of programs available at the academy, includes LNG and LNG carrier fundamentals, membrane technologies, LNG marine fuel operations, bunkering, ship-to-ship operations, commercial operations, and more.
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Source: Seatrade Maritime News
