Maritime students at Rotterdam based STC Group will spend more time practicing their navigational skills after the school ordered new simulator classrooms. The systems will be ready for use by the end of August 2019, in time for the start of the new academic year.
'The three new simulator classrooms to be installed at STC Group locations in Rotterdam, Stellendam, and Katwijk will allow our vocational students to spend even more time on practical simulator training,' says Joep Bonten, senior Project Manager Simulators at STC Group. 'It will also ensure that maritime education at all STC Group locations in the Netherlands is identical and future-proof, while being made possible by our European Regional Development Fund-financed project "Standing Strong for Rotterdam-South".'
Latest Approaches to Navigation
Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the software solutions. The Navi-Trainer Professional (NTPRO) 5000 software will enable the teaching of the latest approaches to navigation, and equip trainees with the skills needed onboard modern vessels.
'Safety at sea requires that crews be fully and properly trained. Our simulator software is designed to ensure that trainees can attain hands-on, realistic experience with the latest navigational systems,' says Alex Ponomarev, Sales Expert for Wärtsilä Voyage Simulation and Training.
In addition to the software, Wärtsilä will also provide project management and training. An extensive maintenance agreement to ensure optimal performance of the system will also be entered into.
Picture: Wärtsilä NTPRO 5000 simulator software is designed to provide highly realistic training.
