A scaled-down mock-up of ST Engineering’s integrated naval ship simulator at IMDEX 2019. (IHS Markit/Ridzwan Rahmat)
A naval vessel simulation system that was originally developed by ST Engineering for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is now being offered to international customers.
A scaled-down mock-up of the system, which is currently deployed as the Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) Simulation Centre (SIMCEN) by the RSN’s 182 Squadron at Tuas, was showcased for the first time at the IMDEX 2019 maritime and defence exhibition in Singapore.
Although its was originally designed for the LMV, the simulator can be configured to instruct trainees on a variety of other naval platforms, ranging from smaller patrol vessels, to larger amphibious ships, an ST Engineering official told Jane’s at the exhibition.
Besides simulated operator consoles, work stations, and high-resolution bridge windows, the simulation system also employs virtual reality (VR) headsets that can be individually donned by trainees.
As such, operations that cannot be carried out realistically on conventional maritime simulator systems, including berthing and weapons firing from the bridge, are now possible, said the official.
In addition to these, the simulator can replicate various other functions on the naval ship, including operations in the combat information centre, and at the engineering consoles.
“A number of challenging scenarios, including navigating through congested waters like the Singapore Strait, poor weather conditions, engineering malfunctions, or dealing with non-compliant boats, can be also be replicated, and the ship’s crew is assessed on their training performance as an integrated team,” said the official.
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