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Simulators:
Inland navigation radar simulator
Inland navigation radar simulator
The skipper is approaching downstream the
Pannerdense Kop with his inland navigation ship.
In the distance, a six barge lighter push tow appears, and on the Pannerden canal a ship is approaching from ahead. It seems as if the ships are going to meet one another at the confluence. The motor yacht in front of the bow, which has been keeping close to the starboard
bank for some time, seems to hesitate. Right at that moment, visibility fades due to a heavy shower of rain. Somebody calls out something over the VHF, but it is not clear who or what. The skipper starts sweating. All the theory he had to learn crosses his mind. He glances back and forth between the radar image and the VHF. He must act!
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Straddle carrier simulator
A red-faced learner steps out of the cabin of a straddle
carrier. He has been concentrating hard when putting
ten containers neatly at the correct places high above
the harbour site without making mistakes, well within
the time limit, while it was really hectic at the terminal.
‘You are ready for the exam,’ the lecturer calls to him
from the control room. The learner feels confident, too.
He knows he can manage in actual practice.
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Engine room simulator
The noise in the large engine room is normal. The main
engine is thudding, the generators are making a noise
and the whistling sound of the turbo chargers
penetrates the ear protection. Suddenly the red warning
light goes on and a siren begins to wail above all other
sounds. Various lights flicker on the large control panels. Then another bright, flickering light goes on: The telephone. On the other side, the chief mechanic in the control room gives a resolute instruction: ‘Decrease the number of revolutions of the main engine on the local control panel to 40 rpm and activate the auxiliary cooling water pump; the main cooling water pump is not functioning properly.’ Quickly the operator starts performing a number of actions that must be done in a particular sequence.
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Dredging simulator
A cutter suction dredger is working in the estuary of
a large sea harbour. The operator is following the
specifications closely: a ‘Mondriaan’ of coloured
squares containing all coordinates for location and
depth. Besides the survey data, data of the desired final
result are also included. First, a thin layer of dirty mud
must be dug off precisely; not too little, because the
dirty dredging species must be fully removed separately,
but also not too much because in that case too much
mud will go to the expensive dumping location. Just at
the end of the last sweep, before the spud pole must be
shifted, the cutter head stops on a hard obstacle.
Action: What must be done? By letting the cutter slowly
cut into the obstacle, it seems possible to cut it into
pieces and remove it. Valuable time is lost in dealing
with the problem. In fact, the dredging enterprise was
promised a considerable bonus if the job would be
completed sooner than the date in the contract. After
the spud pole has been shifted, the operator continues
his routine actions. Almost too late, he discovers that
the concentration of sand he is pumping into the drainpipe
is too high. Quick reaction ensures that more
water is added to the mixture. In this way he prevents
a blocked pipe which would imply being unable to work
for days.
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Transport chain simulator
Two learners are intently watching the monitor.
It appears that the cargo that was ready to be shipped
in Cape Town has not left by container ship. This is
a bad situation, because the transport of the cooling
container with fresh fruit cannot be delayed long
without endangering the quality of the goods. Then it
becomes clear that the load was not shipped because
the transport data were not complete, which caused the
customs documents to be delayed. This apparently
small mishap has great consequences. Will the client
have enough confidence in the company for the transport
of another load? This will certainly result in a heated discussion!
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Crisis management simulator
The lockmaster of the Rozenburg lock looks startled at
the lock chamber. Without any prior warning, a light
yellow liquid is flowing from the chemical tanker that is
being locked through. Both lock doors are closed and
the lock chamber is filled with clearly unhealthy fumes.
An alarm sounds on the tanker and the startled crew
hasten up the wall, using the lock-ladders. The wind
blows the fumes in the direction of Rozenburg. The
contingency plan must be put into action.
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Full mission bridge simulator
The Tafelberg has been in sight for some time, but now
also the contours of the Cape Town Harbour come into
view. It soon becomes clear to the mate that the
harbour is a concentration point of many maritime
activities. The number of other container ships, tankers
and cruise ships is increasing. Smaller approaching
coastal vessels suddenly change course. The approach
to the harbour is not free. Furthermore, there seems to
be a much stronger current than the mate has expected.
The strong side wind does not contribute to calm behaviour of the ship. The mate changes direction and adjusts speed. Over the VFH, he establishes contact with the pilot boat to arrange for the safe embarking of the pilot. The most difficult part of this simulation exercise is going to start now.
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Dynamic positioning simulator
Learner: ‘I have to deal with a thruster jamming. What
must I do?’ Lecturer: ‘Stop the manoeuvre immediately
and let the ship settle back to the exit position. We can
cause damage by staying here. We are lying too close to
the drilling platform.’ Learner: ‘Cannot I perform a
consequence analysis?’ Lecturer: ‘Do you have enough
time for that? And do you want to take the risk?’
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Bulk crane simulator
The driver on the bulk crane is racing against the clock.
He is transferring artificial fertiliser from the hold of a
sea ship to an inland navigation ship, and both ships
threaten to run behind schedule. The holder is moving
to and for routinely, but working fast must not lead to
spilling or excessive blowing, and the hold of the inland
navigation ship must be loaded correctly.
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Container crane simulators
The cabin begins to shake when the container is lifted
from the hold. With another five minutes to go, the
learner wants to perform as efficiently as possible.
While he is manoeuvring backwards, he hoists the
container at the same time. He estimates that there
must still be a two-metre clearance. But there is not!
A very loud noise sounds in the cabin as the container
touches the side of the ship and falls from the spreader.
A considerable miscalculation. A 16-ton container has
fallen between the crane rails and close to a straddle
carrier. This will result in a damage report and a firm
reprimand!
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