MYMIC ups its game
Ireland-based high-tech company MYMIC Global is set for success after launching its “revolutionary” game-based marina safety awareness simulation training in Europe at Seawork International 2014, Rachael Doyle finds out.
The system uses 3D game-based training to allow trainees to interact with a virtual marina. Faced with realistic scenarios, the trainee learns how to identify and deal with everyday potential hazards.
“It was originally developed in the US by MYMIC Global, mostly for defence since we do a lot of work with the Air Force, NASA and universities,” Fergus Claffey, European account executive, told Maritime Journal. “In the last three or four years, we recognised there was an opportunity in the commercial market and adapted it to fit the sector.”
MYMIC’s product includes an introduction to the marina environment and a safety summary, and can be customised with modules and company logos. All bundles support European Agency for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (EU-OSHA).
Topics can cover dock hazards, fueling, electrical, hazcom signage, PASS, heat injuries, travel lift/forklift, dry storage and spill response, cold weather, painting, dust simulation, control and respirator use.
Its launch at Seawork was a success, Mr Claffey told MJ, especially since it won the Spirit of Innovation Award in the training category.
“This award will be a spring board for us as we develop the market in the UK and Europe and certainly recognises all of the hard work, development and investment, by MYMIC LLC that has gone into the products over the past few years” he explained.
“Most people saw it as an excellent opportunity to have a much more blended approach to their safety training, while also maximising their return on investment,” Mr Claffey added.
The company has already worked with large shipping companies and ports and logistics companies in the US and Canada, but is now working hard to promote it in the UK and Europe, which Mr Claffey said is ideal because there are plenty of islands, harbours and marinas.
MYMIC also has a French version in Canada and told MJ it will use to help it move in to mainland Europe. It’s also hoping to expand to the Middle East and Africa in the coming years.
Now, MYMIC is working on a number of contracts secured on the back of Seawork, are is in negotiations with companies across the UK and Europe, looking at potential channel partners and end users.
It will also be working to secure endorsements and accreditation from a number of industry bodies and will continue to develop and adapt its training “to meet the specific needs of each new market”.
