Traditional maritime training methods are outdated and disconnected from real-world tasks, often scheduled during off-time. The industry is shifting towards alternative fuels, requiring quicker adaptation. Maritime XR (MXR) offers VR-based training to address this gap. MXR combines technology and accelerated learning to enhance mariners’ skills. Virtual Reality immerses users in ship environments for hands-on learning, boosting retention. MXR revolutionizes maritime training for a greener and efficient industry future.
Gone are the days of enduring long weeks in distant maritime training institute classrooms, where outdated materials are delivered through monotonous PowerPoint slides by seasoned sea veterans. We understand your frustration – the mandatory training may be necessary for your license or seaman’s book, but it often feels disconnected from your actual job onboard, or the career you aspire to. To make matters worse, these training sessions are typically scheduled during your precious off-time, when you’d rather be with your loved ones. The temptation to distract yourself with social media during these sessions is all too real, and the consequence is a less effective learning experience and reduced retention, which could compromise shipboard safety.
While there has been no significant advancement in the training modalities used in the industry, the maritime industry is undergoing a radical shift towards alternative fuels like LNG, Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen, as part of the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The workforce of the future, including ship crews and terminal operators, must adapt quickly and flexibly to handle these new fuels and propulsion systems safely and efficiently. Traditional training methods may not be enough to meet these evolving demands.
At Maritime XR (MXR), we empathize with your struggle, having been both students and instructors ourselves. We recognize that legacy classroom instruction is often rooted in decades-old shipping technology, passed down through generations of instructors. However, the pace of change has accelerated dramatically due to the urgent mandate to decarbonize shipping within the next 25 years. New technologies and fuels require responsive, adaptable, and effective training that can keep up with the industry’s fast-paced transformation. This applies not only to new entrants but also to the existing cohort of mariners who need upskilling to stay relevant in the industry, especially in light of the post-COVID challenges of retaining seafarers.
Mariners face the daunting task of learning about new fuels, equipment, and procedures in a short time, often without the benefit of hands-on operational experience. This results in an overwhelming experience where they must rapidly absorb vast amounts of knowledge to adapt to the changes. At MXR, we focus on offering solution that combines cutting-edge technology with accelerated learning methods that today’s mariners are comfortable with.
The wealth of expertise of instructors with decades of dedicated service in the maritime industry is invaluable, offering insights that only come from years spent navigating the seas and overcoming the challenges unique to maritime operations. At the same time, the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and its transformative impact on society offers a priceless opportunity to the maritime industry. Imagine a training experience that mirrors your real-life work environment, using electronics and gaming gear you are already familiar with and seamlessly blending it with the time-tested wisdom of the instructors. Welcome to the world of Virtual Reality (VR) – a powerful tool that enables you to immerse yourself in a 3D, high-fidelity, and practical simulation of your shipboard environment. By simply donning a VR headset, you can explore an accurate replica of the ship’s equipment and systems, gaining crucial mind-muscle memory. This innovative approach allows you to increase your training retention by up to three times, all at your own pace and in a location that suits you best – be it your cabin, shipboard training room, or even your own home.
The future of maritime competence lies within the realm of Maritime XR. Step inside the experience™ and embark on a journey to redefine maritime training as we know it. Embrace the potential of VR to revolutionize your learning, enhance safety, and pave the way for a greener, more efficient maritime industry.