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Images courtesy Multratug ing increasingly called upon to support bigger and more ers that need to experience the range of complex opera- unique projects, such as infrastructure project towage and tions they will undertake throughout their careers, with- offshore heavy-lift operations. This means teams need as out the risk of damage to their vessel or, most importantly, much preparation as they can upfront before engaging in a their crewmates.

real-world scenario.

It is because of these two changes that digital simula-

Multraship’s Digital Simulator tion training has become a must-have for vessel operators In May 2026, Multraship launched its state-of-the-art and managers in order to ensure tug crews are suf? ciently tug digital simulator suite at our headquarters in Ter- trained to handle the challenges of modern tug operations. neuzen in the Netherlands in collaboration with Wärtsilä.

Crucially, they are vital for new recruits and junior seafar- The simulator was built to enable Multraship’s crews to www.marinelink.com MN 9|