1. “ The Role of Maritime Simulation Technology in Preparing for the Future”
Design and Planning considerations for simulation training

2. So you’ve decided on a simulation program! What next?
Start by doing research
Vendors
Academies
Private Maritime schools
Instructors
Trade shows

3. It is important to understand where the training is expected to lead
Initial Considerations
Type of Simulation:
Navigation?
Engineering?
Radio Communications?
Crane?
Other?
It is important to understand where the training is expected to lead
STEM Training alone- (what better training device than a maritime simulator?
Career Path Education- (USCG NMC certification)

4. Who/What/Why are we training?
Is there local industry in need of labor?
Continuation of Education/Career?
Maritime Academies
Apprenticeship programs
Tool for other types of education?
Collaboration with other local training centers is helpful, sharing resources reduces costs.
Transfer of course material and exercises, perhaps instructors
Field Trips/PR
Coast Guard NMC approval process

5. Initial Questions How many students initially?
Full Mission, Part Task, Classroom or Combo?
Expected maximum amount of students?
Plans for Future expansion?
Space available?
Can infrastructure handle it?
The Simulation provider can guide you through this process. They have lots of lessons learned!

6. Infrastructure!

7. Funding Simulators are not video games, they can be expensive!
Financial Considerations:
Initial outlay
Acquistion of course material (vendors can leverage relationships)
Long Term Maintenance
Expansion
Possible Solutions:
Grants
Donations
Creative financing by vendors
Online Simulation?

8. Thanks for your time! I look forward to answering any questions you might have!!
Capt. Timothy Park
Sales Manager Marine Technologies
Transas Americas
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