What We Do

The Maritime Autonomous Ships Steering Committee, set up by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), recognized a need for vessels with autonomous technologies (which may include remotely-operated systems) to be tested through numerical simulations, experimental modelling, as well as using bridge and mission simulators prior to full-scale sea trials. For convenience, these numerical simulations, experimental modelling as well as bridge and mission simulations shall be collectively referred to as “Phase 0” evaluations. The considerations for the “Phase 0” evaluations are:

1. There is a need for the vessels to demonstrate the ability to carry out the sea trials safely;
2. Given that it may not be practicable or safe to carry out tests of critical scenarios in sea trials, there is a need to demonstrate that the vessels are able to carry out their intended operations in a safe manner.

This Storage and Retrieval Library System aims to create an interface and database for commonly used digital assets of different classes for maritime application. The library will be a repository for 3d models, environment prefabs, animation, programming code snippets for features and functionalities. These digital assets will be categorized and tag for easy retrieval. A web interface will be created for ease of deployment.

This project will enable faster development and implementation of immersive training solutions. With these training solutions, the Maritime Industry can benefit from higher confidence in crew’s ability.

With Singapore’s vision to be a SMART port with SMART vessels plying Singapore port waters, there is a dire need to carry out such testing of MASS systems and training the future ready seafarer (SBO). However, as none of our existing simulation systems are capable of this, the way forward is to set up a Next Generation Navigation Simulator (NGNS) to support Singapore’s maritime transformation journey.

With the set-up of the Advanced Navigation Research Simulator (ANRS), it is timely that we also focus on the Next Generation Navigation Simulator (NGNS), which brings CEMS to the ultimate level of simulator usage. It would be a shore-based operation configuration with LED based visual screens mounted in landscape mode to provide a 360 degree FOV with the capability of executing autonomous navigation control simulation.

Human error has been identified to be the major factor in marine accidents. Manpower training has traditionally been focused on technical competency while non-technical soft skills have been under-developed. Important soft-skills like situation awareness, behavioural competency and so on, needs to be assessed. The proposed assessment tools will benefit manpower training thus improve safety for the maritime industries.

An automated assessment report on students’ performance during simulator training will allow for enhanced instructor’s assessment capabilities and more objective assessments without bias nor varying standards.

Many environments in the maritime setting are hazardous and will require a safety induction and familiarization before crew members are allowed to freely access the areas. It is typically not cost and time effective to stop routine operations for such environment for the purpose of induction for a small number of new crew.

Virtual tours can be created using 360-images or 360-videos to bring the user to a location which is not easily accessible. Using captured images or videos using a 360 camera is able to create a higher realism environment over a virtually created 3d environment.