2. FLEXIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZATION

ARI designs and manufactures a suite of highly customized, state-of-the-art simulators that seamlessly work together to make possible an unprecedented level of customization in the training of seagoing staff of all ranks.

Traditionally, training largely dealt with general principles and theoretical topics. The value gained through such training depended on how well a student was able to translate generic knowledge to practical, real-life scenarios.

Though, with the emergence of simulation, this approach has rapidly

changed over the past decade, simulation is still used in generic frameworks. Clearly, the next advancement in this trend is customization of the training scenario. Customization, by incorporating ship/procedure-specific methodologies, allows us to fully leverage the power of simulation to prepare professionals for precise situations in specific real-life operating conditions, at no risk and at minimal cost.

ARI can customize

1. Models of various ship types with individual characteristics based on real operational data. These could include gas carriers, container vessels, bulk carriers, car carriers and so on.

2. Models using core ARI vessel modeling algorithms with additional customized elements such as dimensions, tonnages, depth, speed, engines, engine characteristics etc.

3. Simulation exercises based on the routes typically traversed by company vessels.

4. Software interfaces that realistically replicated actual hardware controls used by officers. If required, specific positional and spatial characteristics of various brands can be incorporated.