Australia’s Smartship selects augmented reality simulator for maritime training.

Smartship Australia, a maritime simulation and training hub in Queensland, has introduced a new augmented reality (AR) simulator system for pilot training. The system was delivered by FORCE Technology of Denmark and will be the first maritime AR simulator on Australia’s continent. The upgrade is expected to be completed by the first quarter of this year and will include the implementation of FORCE Technology’s future DEN-Mark2 mathematical model in 2024.

The SimFlex AR technology offers an immersive mixed reality experience with photorealistic visual fidelity and advanced model accuracy. The aim is to help Smartship Australia deploy the latest technology in the maritime VR simulation zone. Jan Michelsen, the Director of FORCE Technology’s Ports, Simulation, Training and Human Factors/Safety Management business, stated that the upgrade will ensure that the facility remains cutting edge.

Smartship Australia’s pilot training facility in Brisbane currently boasts five marine simulators, including two mission bridges, a Tug bridge, and a two-part task simulator. The upgrade with the AR tech is expected to enhance the training experience and provide significant gains for the facility’s customers. The partnership between Smartship Australia and FORCE Technology has been ongoing for years, and the introduction of the AR simulator marks a new era in the maritime simulation zone.

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