PC Maritime launches 'speaking' engine room simulator

PC Maritime has introduced v4.5 of the PC-based full mission simulator Virtual Engine Room (VER). It is the first 'speaking' engine room simulator in the world.

Virtual Engine Room has been substantially enhanced with the addition of synthesised speech. Checklist instructions and communications with the bridge are all spoken and fully integrated into the scenarios provided by the simulator. 'Ask Chief' - a unique artificial intelligence expert system, tells the user what should be done as a next step in engine room preparation or equipment malfunction.

VER 4.5, which is type approved and compliant with the STCW and ISM Codes, is used for ships' engine room training. Based on a slow speed diesel engine, it is equipped with all controls and alarms found in a real engine room. Faults can be injected into the simulator, and student competence is measured accurately with built-in standardised assessment tests.

VER 4.5 is available in three different formats to suit training budgets. It can be supplied as software only, to run on a single PC with twin-screen support or on a network. For greater realism it can be supplied as part of a desktop console or now as a full-size engine room console.

One of a series of eight engine room training products from PC Maritime, VER is used by maritime training establishments worldwide, including recent installations in Japan, Brazil, Australia and India.

Upgrades from v4 to v4.5 are available free of charge to existing customers. Versions earlier than v4 can be upgraded at favourable rates.

The full specification of Virtual Engine Room 4.5 can be viewed at the PC Maritime website www.pcmaritime.co.uk/comm or by emailing commercial.sales@pcmaritime.co.uk.

The full size Engine Room Console supplied with the latest Virtual Engine Room 4.5 software.

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PC Maritime is a leading UK developer and supplier of software, electronic charts and associated hardware to marine markets worldwide. Its products include electronic navigation systems, navigation and engine room training simulators and electronic charts. Founded in 1987, PC Maritime is part of the Charente Group.

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