Smartship Australia is a centre of excellence in advanced human factors based maritime training, supported by full mission high-fidelity simulation.

Smartship Australia is a purpose built, modern facility providing ample space to house five simulators, training rooms, debriefing rooms and passive recreation for centre users. Facilities include:

• clients lounge and dining rooms
• wi-fi for visitors
• fully equipped training rooms with facilities to playback all simulator scenarios
• showers and change rooms.

The five simulators comprise:

• Primary full-mission bridge (FMB) simulator – 16 m diameter with 360° field of view (FOV) including connected bridge wings.
• Secondary FMB simulator – 12 m diameter with 240° FOV and rear monitors for astern view.
• Tug simulator with 360° FOV and ability to simulate all tug propulsion systems including rotor configuration.
• Two part-task simulators for general training – 120° FOV.
• Bridges equipped with navigation and command system NACOS 65-5 from SAM Electronics.
• Simulator software and hardware delivered by FORCE Technology.

All simulators can be operated independently or integrated in any arrangement depending on training needs.

Smartship is a unique training tool where emphasis has been put on an efficient transfer of skills through very realistic simulations of:

• ship manoeuvrability
• port and fairways
• environmental factors such as wind, current, tide, rain, fog and day/night conditions
• equipment malfunctions
• top quality high-definition visuals.