ROTTERDAM, NL/BUENOS AIRES, AR—Servicio Integral de Prácticos S.A. (SIPSA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is the first “Maritime and Riverine Research and Training Center” to build a Full Mission Bridge Simulator running NAUTIS maritime simulation software.
SIPSA has built a realistic bridge with 270-degree field-of-view using nine LCD TV screens. SIPSA will apply for DNV Class A certification of the simulator. The simulator integrates NAUTIS Maritime Training software, and was built to train maritime students and professionals in ship handling and navigation at any scenario. It also carries out maritime and consulting tasks, referred to the execution of new ports terminal’s modern condition of operation. This is referred to, not only to the necessary installations and under structure, but also the operation of new ships, safety conditions and IMO’s ruling.
Having used traditional simulation technology for about ten years, and have shown their usefulness to the effects of maritime expert advice in large project’s, SIPSA selected NAUTIS software for its new simulation center, because of the cost effectiveness of the solution, and the ease with which NAUTIS software can be integrated into their custom-built bridge. Another important advantage is that SIPSA staff can build their own vessels and 3D exercise environments and add them to the simulator.
VSTEP CEO, Cristijn Sarvaas: “We are honored that such an experienced user of maritime simulators has selected NAUTIS for its new research & training center. SIPSA’s choice shows that the new generation of simulation technology which NAUTIS represents can meet the stringent requirements set by the maritime simulation community. The powerful benefits of the new technology, such as low cost, flexibility for the user and superior visuals, will revolutionise the way simulators are used in the maritime community.”
SIPSA Project Manager, Alberto Secchi: “NAUTIS was our first choice for maritime simulation training. It allows for realistic simulation of sailing maneuvers, docking, mooring to buoys, use of ropes and tugs, all sorts of failures and events, and different hydro meteorological and visibility conditions, daytime with good and bad visibility and nighttime. It allows for recording of maneuvers that are carried out so we can extract the respective technical conclusions through a very detailed analysis.”
SIPSA has proved to be a pioneer in the maritime simulation field, combining its own expertise in maritime simulation with the advantages of the NAUTIS software. The maritime professionals, officers and crews trained by SIPSA will benefit greatly from SIPSA’s pioneering mentality.
To learn more about VSTEP, visit www.vstep.nl.