A simulators “fidelity” is the extent to which it can replicate the experience of a real work environment. Todays simulators have taken the lead in training and assessing tools that mirror real life scenarios. It has been inferred that computer generated simulators and those simulators with higher realism are likely to produce better training and … Read more
Maritime training and assessing has been around for years. It’s an effective way to learn, practice and be assessed in real time skills without damaging vessels, facilities, injury or death. Technology has advanced tremendously in recent years and simulation has benefited greatly from this technology . Most seafarers encounter few emergencies throughout their careers and … Read more
Todays simulators have improved greatly over the last decade. Simulators presently offer a platform for mariners to preform tasks in a virtual world, which otherwise would be expensive, time consuming and a risk had it been done in real time. It is imperative that each of the training methods used is assessed by engaging the … Read more
Simulation assessments merit a system that is comprehensive, valid and reliable to assess the necessary elements along with the critical knowledge and skills of a mariner to validate that they can demonstrate proficiently in a realistic setting. At Maritime Toar Assessments Inc. the assessment process in itself is important in curriculum development as well feedback … Read more
It was a quiet and foggy morning on September 22, 1993 as the Amtrak “Sunset Limited ” was heading east near Mobile Alabama, towards its ultimate destination of Miami, FL. Unfortunately for the 200 passengers and crew on that train, at approximately 0245, in this same foggy condition up ahead of them, the Captain … Read more