Education
MSTI commissions simulation centre
The Mercantile Seaman Training Institute (MSTI) ceremonially
commissioned the latest Maritime Simulation Centre recently, at the
Officer Training Centre in Galle, further enhancing MSTI as a leading
provider of maritime education and training in Sri Lanka. The simulation
centre was declared open by Kumari Balasuriya, Governor of the Southern
Province who was the Chief Guest at the event along with many other
distinguished guests.
The simulator system trains navigating watch-keeping officers to
carry out their duties according to the STCW code and Sri Lankan
administration. The fully integrated simulator system consists of eight
student sit down work stations and four integrated stand up navigation
laboratories and are fully equipped and monitored and controlled by the
lecturers work station.
The simulator is equipped to the highest standards and are provided
with an ECDIS, RADAR, ARPA, Visual scenario and conning controls as well
as navigation aids such as DGPS, e-LORAN, Gyro compass, Auto Pilot, Echo
Sounder and AIS. MSTI ensures that all training carried out offers
hands-on experiences using various models of ships and thereby enhancing
the students' learning experience.
"MSTI is committed to offering the best facilities for students in
keeping with global standards. This new Simulation Center is one such
initiative which is the only training academy in the country that
operates in a seafront environment whilst bringing real life
experiences," said Capt. Rohan Codipilly, Managing Director of
Mercantile Seamen Training Institute.
The Simulation Centre conducts type specific courses approved by the
Director General of Merchant Shipping in Sri Lanka. The courses are
Operational use of ECDIS, RADAR Observation and plotting, Automatic
Radar Plotting Aids, RADAR Simulator, Navigation Watch-Keeping Simulator
and Electronic Navigation Systems. |