Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and Sinocrew Maritime Services have inaugurated an advanced maritime simulation and training centre in Beihai, China, to support the next generation of seafarers in the Asian cruise industry and advance the adoption of decarbonization technologies.
Launch of advanced maritime simulation and training centre
The Beihai International Seafarer Training Center (BISTC) will provide simulation-based training focused on cruise ship operations and sustainable maritime practices. The project aims to equip seafarers with skills needed for the transition to alternative marine fuels and more energy-efficient operations.
The partners also signed a framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the first Maritime Advancement in Simulation, Technology and R&D Services (MASTERS) program site in China.
Wärtsilä said the Beihai center represents a key international facility serving the wider ASEAN region and features high-fidelity Wärtsilä simulators and specialised training solutions. It is designed as a model for future maritime education and international cooperation in advanced simulation-based training.
According to Wärtsilä, the facility will deliver tailored training courses, technical assistance, and long-term service and maintenance support to ensure the technology remains state-of-the-art.
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Source: Wärtsilä
