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Feature

Marine Simulation

On the lifeboat side, both initial and re- • On February 9, 2023, the IMO sub-committee on Human Element, fresher training can be conducted using simu-

Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) rati? ed revisions to the model course lators only. On the rescue boat side, simula- 1.23 on Pro? ciency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast tors can be used for refresher training only. rescue boats - PSCRB 1.23 (Lifeboat) and PSCRB 1.24 (Fast Rescue Boat).

The next step is for ? ag state regulators to ap- • Those changes resulted in a signi? cant change to how lifeboat and prove the model courses.

FRB training can take place. “These changes now mean that marine • Now, those following the PSCRB Model Courses have the choice of training schools have a choice of either using using approved simulators to replace elements of lifeboat and FRB training real-life boats and rescue boats or using simu- that had previously speci? ed the use of real boats.

• Elements of the practical drills and exercises related to the launch, lators,” Burry said. “This is a big change, and recovery, operation and maneuvering of lifeboats and rescue boats may be we’ve seen a market shift already, even ahead conducted using simulation, provided that some additional facilities and of the approvals by the U.S. Coast Guard and equipment are available.

others elsewhere around the world. Every- • IMO published the of? cial new Model Courses in January 2024.

body’s looking at this now and saying, ‘Hey, we know it’s coming.’” 37 www.marinelink.com MN |