Simulation

SPECIAL REPORTS

SPECIAL REPORTS

As the role of tug crews and masters evolves with more challenging and complex operations, the next generation of seafarers are using modern digital simulation techniques in combination with at-sea experience to build their competence levels quickly and effectively. Competence…

By By Bianca Pielaat, Operations Director, Multraship Towage & Salvage · 10th September 2026

Learning the ropes in a digital age: Inside Multraship’s tug training

By By Bianca Pielaat, Operations Director, Multraship Towage & Salvage · 10th September 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Maritime Professional Development UK (MPDUK) will return to Seawork 2026 with a new simulation-based training solution developed in partnership with Raymarine, aimed at improving navigation competence across the growing sub-24m workboat market.

2nd June 2026

SV-ECS and Radar Simulator launch

2nd June 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

BMT has officially opened a 360 degree immersive maritime testing hub, with wall-to-wall LED screens that use live AIS feed to depict real-world port scenarios.

20th March 2026

A ground-breaking spin on simulation: BMT opens ‘world-first’ DISC

20th March 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Houlder has developed a new tool for analysing ship performance and evaluating efficiency options, including energy-saving devices and clean technologies.

6th March 2024

AI analysis for ship performance and efficiency

6th March 2024

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Dutch shipbuilder Damen has teamed up with Force Technology to develop a simulator for one of its popular tug designs at simulator centres and in the Cloud environment.

1st February 2022

Damen introduces ASD 2312 tug simulator

1st February 2022

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Heerema Marine Contractors has renewed its Long-Term System Support Program contract with Kongsberg Digital for another five years.

6th December 2021

Lifting simulation contract extension

6th December 2021