The Maritime Skills Academy in Portsmouth introduces new 360 tug simulator

The Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) is further developing its training portfolio by expanding its state-of-the-art simulation facilities at the Portsmouth centre.

The new addition will include a 360-degree full mission tug simulator, complete with Rolls Royce controls and electronics and genuine Damen hardware winch controls. This new simulator will be fully integrated with the existing full bridge simulator, to provide realistic exercises where tug operations can be combined with ship handling courses to further enhance the training opportunities.

The fully integrated 360 tug simulator has realistic simulator visualisation and supports different types of training in offshore tugging and towing, operating various anchor equipment, oil rig and platform moves and more.

Working closely in partnership with Wartsila, the hydrodynamic modelling accurately replicates the interaction between the ship and the tug to further enhance realism and user experience. The MSA in Portsmouth already boasts a full 270-degree NACOS platinum bridge with integrated bridge wings, connected safety centre, engine simulation suite with its control room, main switch board, high voltage and three virtual machinery spaces.

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