The Singapore Maritime Officer’s Union’s (SMOU) maritime training organisation, Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI), has received new dual-fuel engine simulator equipment from technology company Wärtsilä. The simulation suite at WMI, which was recently inaugurated by H.E. Ms. Grace FU Hai Yien, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations of the Republic of Singapore, is centred on the technological and navigational simulators.
To ensure net zero shipping by 2050, the maritime sector must rely heavily on sustainable fuels. But in order to handle these new and alternative fuels, crew members must receive additional training as part of this transformation. The cutting-edge simulator technology from Wärtsilä is especially made for educating seafarers in the newest efficiency principles and get them ready to operate with the next generation of marine fuels. In order to simulate realistic conditions with various fuels and engine types, the dual-fuel simulators have a virtual reality component. In order to offer blended learning experiences, they also integrate Wavelink’s proprietary learning management system with cloud-based simulation.
“Seafarers today must continue to reskill and upskill, particularly in the areas of decarbonisation and new alternative fuels. Wärtsilä’s advanced simulator technology allows us to provide the highest quality maritime training, ensuring that our students are fully in step with the transition currently underway in the shipping industry.”
Mr Teo Keong Kok, Managing Director, Wavelink Maritime Institute.
For the most comprehensive hands-on ship handling training in accordance with international standards, the simulation suite contains a part-task bridge with 120-degree visualisation and a full-mission bridge with 270-degree visualisation. The technical simulators feature multifunctional network class rooms with full missions for training in engine rooms and liquid cargo handling.
“We are pleased to continue our strong relationship with WMI. Climate regulation is pushing for constant improvement in fuel efficiency to drive down emissions meaning alternative and transition fuels will play a significant role in achieving these goals. The new simulation suite with Wärtsilä technology provides realistic training opportunities that will allow their graduates to safely operate technologically advanced vessels, whilst preparing them for shipping’s decarbonised future.”
Kiran Kumar, Product Sales Manager at Wärtsilä Marine.
Wärtsilä began its partnership with WMI in 2014 with the launch of a maritime simulation centre, including a class of 16 workstations. The training of engineering watchkeeping staff also included the delivery of an integrated engine room and liquid freight management simulator class consisting of twenty workstations.
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