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.
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Note to editors:
Photographs to accompany this release are
available on the Dunelm Public Relations website at http://www.dunelmpr.co.uk/Charente-Photogallery.htm.
The captions for the photographs read:
1. The full size engine room console
supplied with the latest Virtual Engine Room 4.5 software.
2. Virtual Engine Room 4.5 can be
installed on a single PC connected to two monitors displaying separate aspects
of the training program
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.
For more information on PC Maritime and
its range of products, visit www.pcmaritime.co.uk.
For further information, please contact
David Cheslin on tel: +44 20 7345 5233. Email:
info@dunelmpr.co.uk
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