Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the development of a mariner safety education tool goggle, which uses virtual reality (VR) technology created by Tsumiki Seisaku Co. Ltd.
As explained, the tool uses VR technology to reenact various training scenarios and work operations, offering a new level of realism and immersion.
The new VR safety education tool works on easily portable VR goggles, allowing seafarers to train safely in any location, onboard or in an office or training center. This is expected to increase seafarers’ safety awareness and contribute to the minimization of onboard accidents caused by unsafe behavior.
Initially, the training content focuses on preventing accidental falls and will be expanded to cover other training needs.
MOL further noted that it will introduce the tool to more vessels while expanding the range of simulated experiences to provide more training in onboard safety.
Apart from MOL, other companies are using virtual reality technologies to train their crews. In late March, MacGregor opened a new facility in Arendal, Norway, which houses a training academy including a purpose-built virtual reality (VR) showroom for simulation training.
During the 2017 SAFETY4SEA Conference, Mr. Yuzuro Goto, Managing Director, K Line LNG Shipping (UK) Ltd, talked about a 3D simulation tool, developed by Propel, that his company uses for training crew onboard.
Also, Propel has developed a 3D-simulation model, entitled SAYFR, in an effort to allow people onboard and ashore to interact in different scenarios.
Last year, Carnival opened a for Simulator and Maritime Training, called CSMART, in Almere, Netherlands to provide maritime training through technology solutions from Transas.
