Capital Group and FORCE Technology have announced their partnership in creating Europe’s first Extended Reality (XR) Full Mission Bridge simulator.
As informed, the system’s design features a fully green-screened environment, integrating real bridge equipment supplied by FURUNO Hellas S.A —such as the latest models of ECDIS (FMD-3005), Autopilot (FAP-3000) and Chart Radar systems (FAR-3xx5) —with a high-fidelity virtual landscape.
In addition to its technical innovations, the XR simulator minimizes environmental impact by reducing energy consumption and the need for travel.
This project underscores our steadfast dedication to driving innovation and excellence in maritime training, with a strong focus on safe and sustainable operations,
… said Panagiotis Drosos, Chief Operations Officer of Capital Ship Management Corp.
Moreover, the training equipment incorporates advanced XR headsets with features like eye tracking to deliver focused, efficient, and highly realistic training.
By embedding real vessel equipment into a virtual bridge environment, we provide an unmatched experience of precision and immersion. This technology also enables global teams to train together in shared scenarios, unlocking exciting possibilities for collaboration.
… explained Stelios Koukouvios, Global Business Development Manager at FORCE Technology.
The simulator will be housed at Capital Group’s training facility at the port of Chios Island, Greece, which is slated to open in 2025.
