In November of 2012, Kongsberg Globalsim completed its multi-year project to build and install the world's largest crane training simulator for the National Ports Agency of Morocco, the Company said Thursday in a media release.
The simulator uses a 10-meter dome and 12 projectors to create an immersive virtual training environment in which ANP's crane operators can safely and effectively learn to operate new equipment. As the simulator is integrated into its training regimen, ANP expects to dramatically reduce both the training time required to produce competent operators and the number of accidents caused by poor handling of heavy port equipment.
The simulator boasts one of the most realistic virtual training arenas in the world. Much of that realism comes from detailed customizations produced by Kongsberg Globalsim to replicate the port of Casablanca. The simulated cranes match the cranes used in the port. The simulation's layout matches the layout of the real port. Even the city's skyline, complete with the pointed spires of mosques, is recreated on the horizon.
One major advantage of using simulation for heavy equipment training is the diversity of training operations available on a simulator. The ANP system is one of the most diverse training simulators in the world, being able to simulate 6 different crane models. This means that it can be used in the morning to train Ship-to-Shore crane operators and then in the afternoon can be used to train straddle carrier operators.
About Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg, Norway headquartered Kongsberg Maritime delivers products and systems for dynamic positioning, navigation and automation to merchant vessels and offshore installations. We also supply products and systems for seabed surveying, surveillance, training simulators, and for fishing vessels and fisheries research.
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