Kongsberg Maritime Invests in Advanced Anchor Handling Simulator

Leading marine technology provider Kongsberg Maritime has announced the launch of its K-Sim Offshore DP3 Anchor Handling Simulator following a £250,000 investment in the training solution.

The simulator is located at Kongsberg Maritime’s Aberdeen office and has been upgraded following increased demand for skilled dynamic positioning professionals - particularly from the offshore oil and gas industry. It is expected that the simulator will provide operators with the skills and expertise needed to support offshore projects in the North Sea and the wider Europe region. 

Having been upgraded, the simulator provides a highly realistic training environment allowing users to practice complex operations and emergency preparedness in fully immersive, controlled conditions. Kongsberg Maritime is also increasing its instructor team from two to three expert dynamic positioning operators this year.

Commenting on the investment in the simulator, Kerry Craig, operations manager at Kongsberg Maritime, said:

“In today’s maritime industry, we face increasing operational complexity, heightened safety demands, and the urgent need to reduce environmental impact, all while managing tighter budgets and a growing skills gap. Kongsberg Maritime set out to develop a solution that would provide highly realistic, risk-free training whilst ensuring operations gain the skills and confidence needed to perform at the highest level.

The K-Sim Offshore DP3 Anchor Handling Simulator sets itself apart with advanced physics-based simulations and hydrodynamic modelling, allowing trainees to operate in a variety of vessel types, locations, and weather conditions. 

This level of realism enhances competency among operators, leading to better performance in the field. This is about empowering people with the right tools to work smarter, safer, and more sustainably, driving a real ‘step change’ in maritime training”.

Kongsberg Maritime has said that it expects to collaborate with local ports and universities to maximise the potential of the new simulator’s functionality. 

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