Firefighting simulator aids ship safety

Kongsberg Digital (KDI) will deliver a new K-Sim Safety Advanced Fire Fighting Simulator (AFFS) to the NSSR for installation in its Horten-based training centre in Norway.

“Where hands-on, onboard fire control and safety training would up to present have been costly, time-consuming and potentially hazardous, KONGSBERG’s K-Sim Safety simulators have ushered in a new era whereby trainee officers can attain mandatory advanced firefighting competence and confidence in conditions of total safety,” said Martin Fuhr Bolstad, managing director at the NSSR training centre.

3D experience

As a realistic representation of the layout on a real crude oil carrier, the simulator’s interactive 3D ‘WalkThrough’ software engine combines precise object and equipment models with immersive visuals, exposing trainees to all conceivable scenarios and situations related to preventing and dealing with onboard fires.

The full mission K-Sim Safety AFFS accommodates an instructor station, a debrief area, a bridge/safety command centre, two fire team muster stations and two smoke diver areas.

The management team can oversee how the fire teams are handling the emergency situation as the bridge/safety command centre is equipped with an Integrated Automation System (IAS) and safety panels, while recording, replaying and detailed debriefing tools enable effective evaluation of exercises.

By Rebecca Jeffrey