Purpose
LBS-C Davit Launched Lifeboat Simulator is designed for the training of specialists in lifeboats in accordance with the requirements and recommendations of:
- Regulation VI/2 of the STCW Convention, Section A-VI/2 "Mandatory minimum requirements for the certification of specialists in lifeboats, liferafts, rescue boats and fast rescue boats," Tables A-VI/2-1 and A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code;
- IMO Model Course 1.23 "Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats)" (2024 Edition).
LBS-C Davit launched lifeboat simulator belongs to class C in the classification given in the model course and based on the DNV standard - DNV-ST-0033.
The simulator allows for the practice of skills in:
- launching and recovering the lifeboat, including in significant wave conditions;
- clearing the ship;
- starting and operating the engine;
- maneuvering the lifeboat in prevailing and harsh weather and sea
- conditions, including in storms and at night;
- steering the lifeboat by compass;
- approaching the ship;
- embarking the lifeboat.
Class C simulator is a software version of a simulator in which ship control and maneuvering are carried out using a steering wheel and an engine control lever, implemented on the basis of standard manipulators. The visualization of the surface situation is displayed on the screen of one or more monitors.
The simulator includes:
- Standard game manipulators;
- A visualization system;
- Computer equipment;
- Software.
The simulator could be equipped with an imitation of the ship's navigation bridge from which the boat is launched and recovered.
Simulator Software
The simulator software consists of:
- Instructor WorkPlace (IWP);
- Student WorkPlace (SWP);
- Selection of the navigation area;
- Configuration of the surrounding environment (waves, precipitation, visibility limitations, currents, wind);
- Setting the time of day;
- Placement of target objects in the area, with specified movement trajectories and speeds;
- Control of survival craft launching and recovery appliances;
- Introduction of emergency situations;
- Setting up virtual surveillance cameras for the navigation area.
Lifeboat control, including:
- Starting and operating the engine;
- Using the main steering device;
- Clearing the ship, controlling and maneuvering the lifeboat in various conditions, including stormy weather, foul weather, and at night;
- Steering the lifeboat by compass;
- Approaching the ship;
- Intentional beaching of the lifeboat;
- Launching and recovering the lifeboat using virtual release mechanisms;
- Using a simulated binocular;
- Using a simulated searchlight;
- Visual display of target objects on the water surface and the coastline.
- 3D sound simulation of the marine environment.
The simulator implements:
- An open sea area with a vessel from which the lifeboat is launched;
- A sea area with a coastline.
Additional options
The simulator can be supplied with e-learning modules for theoretical education, multimedia training software for practice, and knowledge assessment software for testing, which are combined into training package for seafarers who are designated to take charge of lifeboats.
Regulations
STCW Code
- Section A-VI/1
- Section A-VI/2
- Table A-VI/2-1 "Specification of the minimum standard of competence for specialists in lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats"
- Table A-VI/1-1 “Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal survival techniques”
OPITO standard "Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Training."