PC Maritime's computer based training aid Engine Room CBT is further upgraded

Engine Room CBT, a unique set of computer based training software for marine engineers from PC Maritime, has been enhanced with the addition of three major new modules.

Engine Room CBT provides a combination of simulator and multimedia training on a wide variety of engine room plant and machinery. The revised version now consists of a library of 28 individual training modules, which cover extensively the subject of marine power plant equipment. The three new modules are: Marine air-conditioning system, EcoStream oily water separation and Basics of hydraulics.

The modules benefit from the expertise of academics who understand procedural training requirements and targets and have more than 15 years' experience in using simulation programs. Engine Room CBT has been type approved to STCW 95 and a typical module consists of four parts:

• A description of the application's working principles and main components of the installation.
• Operating instructions containing step-by-step descriptions including preparations for starting the plant, automatic and manual control functioning, and shutting down.
• A test to assess the trainee's knowledge gained during the first two parts of the module, consisting of randomly selected questions to ensure they vary every time the test is conducted.
• An interactive simulator of how to set the valves on the installation diagram, start the pumps and compressors etc by operating the switches and buttons on the panel, putting theoretical knowledge into practice.

Existing modules include:

• Remote control for MAN B&W LMC and Sulzer RTA engines
• Auxiliary steam boiler
• Biological sewage treatment plant
• Combined oil-fired and exhaust gas boiler
• Controllable pitch propeller
• Marine diesel engine monitoring
• Diesel engines and generators
• Fuel oil treatment plant
• Oily water separator
• Refrigeration plant

The sound and graphics ensure that the modules portray the equipment and reflect the consequences of the trainee's actions realistically. Some of the modules are furthermore able to simulate faulty operations, a feature impossible under real conditions.

Now installed in over 50 countries around the world, Engine Room CBT can be purchased from PC Maritime and its dealers, and existing customers can purchase upgrades on favourable terms.

For full information on the 25 CBT modules visit www.pcmaritime.co.uk/comm or email 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/PCM-Photogallery.htm. The captions for the photographs read:

"Engine Room CBT's new module covering marine air-conditioning systems features an AC Plant Simulator."

"PC Maritime's Ecostream Simulator is part of Engine Room CBT's new module covering EcoStream oily water separation."

Background information
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 now part of the Charente Group which owns Lilley & Gillie, Thomas Walker Instruments and DPM (UK), providing customers with a worldwide support and distribution network.