SIMULATOR Courses
Course overview
Simulator Courses are DG Shipping and STCW approved mandatory training programs conducted on Full Mission Simulators to give hands-on practical experience of real ship operations without going to sea. At our institute, we offer 4 advanced simulator courses – ARPA Simulator, ECDIS, Bridge Simulator, and Engine Simulator.
These courses use state-of-the-art simulation technology with 360° visuals, real ship controls, and real-time scenarios like heavy traffic, narrow channels, poor visibility, engine failure, blackout, and emergency situations. As per DG Shipping guidelines, these simulator certificates are compulsory for all Deck and Engine Officers to appear for Second Mate, Chief Mate, Master, MEO Class II and MEO Class I CoC examinations.
List Of Simulator Courses
DG Shipping Approved - Mandatory STCW Simulator Training
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) Simulator
ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display) Simulator
Bridge Simulator / BTRM
Engine Simulator Course / ERM
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) Simulator
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) Simulator is a DG Shipping approved 5-day mandatory course for Deck Officers. This course trains you in Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting, Target Acquisition, CPA/TCPA calculation, and Collision Avoidance as per COLREGS. Training is conducted on advanced ARPA simulator with real-time exercises for restricted visibility and congested waters. It is compulsory for Second Mate, Chief Mate and Master CoC exams to develop efficient radar watchkeeping skills.
ECDIS - Electronic Chart Display & Information System
ECDIS is a 5-day DG approved simulator course essential for all Navigating Officers sailing on ECDIS-fitted vessels. As per IMO Model Course 1.27, this training covers Electronic Chart Navigation, Route Planning, Route Monitoring, Chart Corrections, ENC & RNC handling, and Alarms Management. Practical training is given on Type-Specific ECDIS software used onboard. This certificate is mandatory as per STCW for Deck Cadets, Second Mates and Senior Officers to work as OOW on modern merchant ships.
Bridge Simulator / Bridge Team and Resource Management
Bridge Simulator / Bridge Team and Resource Management is an advanced 5-day course focusing on Bridge Procedures, Bridge Teamwork, Communication, Decision Making and Leadership. Conducted on a Full Mission Bridge Simulator with 360° view, it simulates real-life scenarios like Narrow Channels, Port Entry/Exit, Emergency Steering, Engine Failure, and Heavy Traffic conditions. This DG approved course is mandatory for Chief Mate Phase and Master (ASM) to enhance situational awareness and team coordination on the bridge.
Engine Simulator Course / ERM
Engine Simulator Course is a 5-day practical course for Marine Engineering Officers, conducted on a Full Mission Engine Room Simulator. It covers Main Engine Operation, Generator & Power Management, Boiler, Purifier, Fuel System, Emergency Procedures, Blackout Recovery, and Engine Room Resource Management (ERM). Training includes troubleshooting, alarm handling and watchkeeping in ECR. This course is compulsory for MEO Class IV, Class II and Class I exams and is essential to develop safe engineering watchkeeping skills as per STCW III.