Training for ship navigation and tugboat maneuvering has been enhanced in the UK after classification approval for a new suite of simulators. DNV has provided a statement of compliance to UK maritime technology group BMT for its suite of five full-mission bridge simulators in southern England.
Enhanced Training
- BMT’s expanded multi-bridge UK facilities with certified Class A simulators include two fully enclosed 360° bridges used by tug masters to practice operations.
- Two Class A 270˚ visualization simulators can also be used for tug master training, networked to a full-mission DNV Class A bridge simulator for ship navigation.
Innovative Enhancements
DNV has also provided Class A accreditation to BMT’s newly launched Version 7 of BMT Rembrandt software, enabling training on full-mission bridge simulators through desktop, laptop and shipboard systems.
BMT currently deploys its five integrated bridges for a wide range of commercial and naval stakeholders, including the UK Ministry of Defence, with UK Admiralty pilot and tug master training.
Insights Of Phil Thompson
“Our achievements align with customer and industry demands for the highest fidelity training tools that also comply with new and emerging hydrodynamic modelling and hydraulic data standards,” said BMT maritime products director Phil Thompson.
“Further, these certifications give a significant rock-solid platform for pushing on with customers and industry partners to accelerate smarter ship operations and pilotage, and compliance with the industry’s highest gold standards for navigation simulation.”
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Source : Riviera
