Master Mariner. Head of Maritime Standards Kilo Solutions Ltd. CHIRP ambassador. Maritime simulator trainer and assessor. ISM lead auditor. I am a passionate and dedicated leader in maritime safety and standards.
Friends, colleagues and fellow maritime professionals. You will hopefully sense my real excitement in this post. When I became involved with Kilo a couple of years ago it was because I immediately saw the potential of an affordable credible and portable VR bridge simulator in enhancing maritime training in safe bridge operations. Development was in its infancy at that time but I have watched it grow in complexity and credibility to reach this amazing milestone. #VIAB #VASCO in a box, is a game changer in #maritimetraining At an astonishingly affordable price you can have your own in house portable #VR bridge simulator with access 24/7 for you and your crews. As a master Mariner with over 20 years command experience I have no hesitation whatsoever in endorsing this truly amazing innovative product. When you first step onto the virtual bridge I guarantee you will be blown away by the realism. Design your own scenarios to put your bridge teams through situations of varying levels of complexity. Involve your navigational watchkeeping ratings in bridge simulation training as well as officers. Embed bridge simulation training into your shipboard training plan. What’s not to like? 🤷♂️ An affordable solution to address #skillfade and #complacencycreep in bridge operations. Can be used for a variety of training and assessment purposes #colregs #brm #assessments #recruitment #continuosimprovement It’s here and available now !!!! #maritimesafety https://lnkd.in/edr9qh7h https://lnkd.in/eZbhZFDY
Are you confident in your crew's ongoing skills? In the ever-changing realm of maritime operations, the risk of skill fade is ever-present. A solid understanding of COLREGS is an essential compass for safe navigation, and any lapse can have grave consequences. Introducing VASCO IN A BOX, a comprehensive solution to safeguard your crew's competence. With our immersive VR simulator, your crew can reaffirm their knowledge and practice real-world scenarios in a risk-free environment, ensuring readiness for any challenge. VASCO IN A BOX offers a swift and straightforward way to embark on this innovative training journey, including: ✅ 5 x pre-configured Meta Quest headsets ✅ 1 x router for a dedicated LAN ✅ 1 x laptop configured for immediate use ✅ 1 x Peli case for reliable transportation ✅ 1 x Train the Trainer session and ongoing technical support Start your journey with VIAB and sail with confidence! #MaritimeTraining #VASCO #VR
