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NYK Group Company Obtains DNV Certification for Online Cargo-Handling Training for LNG Carriers and Oil Tankers
Cargo-handling simulator training for LNG carriers and oil tankers conducted by NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD (NYKSM; headquarters: Singapore) in an online environment has been certified by DNV, a ship classification association based in Norway. This is …
May 19, 2021 / Curious
Texas A&M Maritime Academy's New Training Ship Named
The Texas A&M Maritime Academy said it has been notified by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) that the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) expected to arrive on its Galveston campus in 2025 will be …
May 10, 2021 / Vessels
Pilots are training on Meriaura’s EcoCoaster vessel
Finnpilot Pilotage has time-chartered Meriaura Group’s M/S Eeva VG for fairway training. Pilots train on less frequently used fairway sections from which they do not gain sufficient experience in pilotage assignments. The practised routes are the Utö …
Aug 28, 2020 / Curious
Turkish Shipowners and Operators Güngen Invest In Kongsberg Simulators For Crew Training In Sustainable Cargo Handling
Kongsberg Digital has won a contract with Turkish shipowners and operators Güngen Maritime & Trading A/S for delivery of a K-Sim Cargo Handling Simulator, interfaced to a real KONGSBERG K-Chief 600 marine automation system. The K-Sim Cargo …
Jun 22, 2020 / Curious
Wärtsilä to supply Europe’s most modern simulator for inland shipping training
The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by the City of Duisburg, Germany, to provide the latest in simulator technology for inland waterway navigation. The simulator will consist of seven full mission bridges in two locations within …
Jun 5, 2020 / Curious
Concordia Damen nominated to build new sustainable training vessel for STC Group
Following a competitive European tender process, Concordia Damen has been nominated to build a new training vessel for the STC Group. The new vessel will be used in the training of students on maritime courses.The new, environmentally conscious …
Apr 3, 2020 / Vessels
Order for Wärtsilä LNG Bunkering Vessel Simulator enables first-of-its-kind hands-on training
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an LNG bunkering vessel simulator to Kasi Group (Malaysia), a leading provider of integrated marine solutions. The simulator will be used to provide hands-on training to those who will be operating LNG …
Oct 9, 2019 / Curious
Wärtsilä simulators provide advanced training at newly inaugurated Portuguese facility
The technology group Wärtsilä has supplied advanced technology simulators providing realistic hands-on training at a new facility in Portugal. The training centre is developed and run by the Port Authority for the ports of Douro, Leixōes and Vano do …
Sep 17, 2019 / Curious
GE Provides SeaStream Dynamic Positioning System to Pukyong National University’s Training Vessel
SeaStream DP will enable the ship to perform operations with stability, safety and precision for a long time.The “Energy Efficient” mode of the DP system can help reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%GE has partnered with multiple universities in …
Mar 1, 2019 / Curious