Force Technology received a deal to ship its SimFlex4 AR answer as a part of an intensive improve for the Queensland-based maritime simulation and coaching facility, Smartship Australia, which focuses on skilled pilotage coaching and improvement. Smartship’s facility in Brisbane contains 5 marine simulators, together with two full mission bridges, one Tug bridge, and two-part activity simulators.
FORCE Technology’s SimFlex simulator was initially chosen when Smartship Australia was first established in 2011. Since then, the ability has supported each important port improvement venture in Queensland. Smartship Australia additionally delivers companies to different states in Australia in addition to worldwide clients in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Thailand.
The simulation middle improve commenced in October 2023 and can end result within the set up and commissioning of an augmented-reality (AR) simulator within the first quarter of 2024. The simulator platform is prepared for FORCE Technology’s upcoming DEN-Mark2 mathematical mannequin launch in 2024, which can provide unprecedented mannequin accuracy in addition to enhanced line forces calculations, a serious benefit when working with tugboats and conducting superior mooring research, for instance. In use for greater than 35 years, the DEN-Mark1 mathematical mannequin is famend for its accuracy, however DEN-Mark2 will introduce a serious expertise leap in constancy and bodily capabilities.