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Moving the boundaries of MET with high-fidelity ERS training
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 12:53 authored by Gamini LokuketagodaGamini Lokuketagoda, Miwa, T, Susantha RanmuthugalaSusantha Ranmuthugala, Shantha Jayasinghe Arachchillage, Gholam Reza EmadGholam Reza EmadEngine Room Simulators (ERSs) have become an attractive and valuable tool in maritime education and training (MET) mainly due to the associated cost, risk and convenience in providing training on-board ships. In addition, simulators enable training to replicate scenarios that are not otherwise possible for students to experience and interact. For these reasons, the international convention on the Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) has recognised the importance of the use of simulators in MET. With this recognition, the investment and innovation in simulation systems have evolved ERSs from a preparatory tool to a full mission engine room simulator over the last three decades. As a result, ERSs of varying capabilities and configurations are currently widely employed in MET institutes around the world. This paper explores the role of ERS and the opportunities it may present in the future to MET. It is identified that ERS has the potential to play a vital role in preparing the workforce for autonomous ships in the future.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of IAMU AGA 18Pagination
170-180ISBN
978-954-8991-96-4Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
IAMUPlace of publication
JapanEvent title
18th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU 2017)Event Venue
Varna, BulgariaDate of Event (Start Date)
2017-10-11Date of Event (End Date)
2017-10-13Rights statement
Copyright 2017 Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy – Varna, BulgariaRepository Status
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