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Training & Education

Transas Releases New Version of Engine Room Simulator

Transas commercially launched the latest version of its Engine Room

Simulator. ERS 4000. The new simula- tor is enhanced with a number of new significant capabilities aimed at satisfy- ing the increasing demands of users of this kind of simulation product.

The modified ERS 4000 simulator fea- tures a modern design for the dedicated hardware set with new control panels, and some essential improvements have been made to the simulator's functional- ity.

One of these is the new configuration for the Electric Power Plant, which now includes Steam Turbo-generator and the updated Steam Plant. The accurate mathematical ship models incorporated in the simulator have been improved and extended by the new vessel types.

Tanker LCC and Trawler. The modular structure of the ERS 4000 software allows the number of the high-quality models to easily be enlarged according to customer needs. The Instructor's mod- ule of the ERS 4000 simulator has been completely revised and enhanced with additional functionality, which makes the operation easier and more effective.

The Trainee workstations have been given a more realistic and ship-like look.

Another major improvement imple- mented in this new version of simulator is the 'virtual reality' engine room. The innovative 3-D Engine Room module inserted in the ERS 4000 helps users to solve such training tasks as equipment familiarization, system mnemonic dia- grams and local control positions, stan- dard operation and advanced operation including troubleshooting.

The open architecture and modular design structure of the ERS 4000 simu- lator has allowed for its integration with the Navi-Trainer 4000 shiphandling simulator into a sinszle interactive train- ing environment, which opens more opportunities for different types of train- ing. in particular for team-training.

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Merseyside gets first UK escort tug simulator

The UK's first full active escort tug simulator is to be installed on Merseyside. The Polaris

System, manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems AS, allows tug captains to learn how to escort large ships in a completely safe, simulated environment.

The escort tug simulator-training facility is an enhancement of the 360-degree ship's bridge sim- ulator at Birkenhead-based Lairdside Maritime Centre, which is the only one of its kind in the UK.

It is expected to be fully in service by November.

It will see the introduction of a 120-degree full mission ship's bridge simulator fitted with Z-Drive controllers and detailed tug models that will link to two further bridge simulators. This will allow complete communication and interaction between the tug, pilot and ship team and will enable tug captains to rehearse active escort towage and berthing of oil tankers in total safety.

Phil Davies, Director of the Lairdside Maritime Centre says, "We are delighted to be working on this project, which will offer safe and intensive training for pilots and tug captains. Not only will it raise the profile of the center here on Merseyside, but it will also allow us to attract further del- egates from around the UK and from overseas."

The enhanced simulator training will allow the center to further develop its bridge team man- agement training by creating a completely realistic experience for the captain of the tug, the port control center and the ship's master and pilot. The addition of the tug bridge will allow simulta- neous training of ship/pilot and tug personnel complete with ship/tug human interaction/team work factors. In particular this will make escort towing training, including emergency response maneuvers, available in the UK for the first time. Up to now this particular aspect of simulator training has only been available in the Netherlands.

Initially the simulator tug model will be a twin azimuth stern drive tug with towing winch forward and bollard pull of 120 tons. Dimensions of the tug are; length 42.7m, beam 12.5m and draught 4.9m. Over time the center will be able to create new models of differing powers and sizes.

ISPS Code Workshop

SLINY Maritime College is offering a three day workshop, "Preparing For the

International Ship and Port Security

Code" to be held November 19 through 21. 2003 and January 28 - 30. 2004 on the Maritime College campus. This interactive workshop will bring mar- itime industry professionals up-to-date with the specific requirements of the

ISPS Code as well as discuss risk assess- ment. ship/facility security assessments and security plans. This workshop is designed to cover training requirements for Company Security Officers and

Shipboard Security Officers as well as those individuals in an organization who will be responsible for Code compli- ance. The workshop will provide atten- dees with information and guidelines that will assist them in developing their own corporate security plans and proce- dures. SUNY Maritime College offers a wide range of professional training opportunities to the maritime industry.

For further information concerning the

ISPS Code workshop or any program offered by the Maritime College contact [email protected].

Shipboard Security

Courses in High Demand

Videotel Marine International's

Shipboard Security course has been in high demand since it received approval from the UK MCA recently, the compa- ny reports. Applications are likely to grow again now that the course has received official approval from the

Liberian Registry. The course has also been approved by Kuwait and the Isle of

Man. Applications for the course have doubled over the three weeks since it received approval from the UK MCA.

Over 500 candidates from 20 countries have enrolled since the course was launched. The Shipboard Security course consists of an interactive CD-

ROM based training package or a video and printed course book. It covers all aspects of the role of Ship Security

Officer, including threat and vulnerabil- ity assessment, communications, defen- sive and preventive measures and con- tingency planning. The candidate's course work is returned to Videotel for assessment by independent third-party assessors. The course takes about 21 hours in total, and can be completed while at sea.

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ABS Completes Review of

Seagull CBT

ABS has reviewed and indicated that

Seagull's CBT distance learning solution covers the requirements for ship securi- ty training, a move that underscores the growing movement in the Maritime industry towards the efficiencies offered 98 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News