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The STC-Group in Rotterdam is a world-wide strategic combination of
well-established education, training, research, support, consultancy
and implementation service providers for the entire shipping, port,
transport and logistics chain as well as for the port-related oil
and chemical industry. The combination of forces enables the
STC-Group to offer a multifaceted programme, ranging from education
and training to consultancy services, research and technical
assistance.
The STC simulator centre located on the Wilhelminakade has earned
itself an international reputation as the provider of high-end
training programmes for specific skills in maritime operational
practice. For instance the interactive training of ship’s bridge and
shore based personnel or the familiarising of captains with new
techniques. MSR also offers maritime research and recommendations on
port development, navigable waterway design and setting up traffic
management systems.
The simulator complex has a vessel traffic simulator and four bridge
simulators at its disposal, three of which are full-mission class A
bridge simulators, including one with a 360-degree visual range and
motion platform. The simulator complex can be used for in-depth
applied research regarding the best and safest design for the
construction and set-up of a port and for training maritime officers
and pilots in how to operate new types of vessels. Training tug
captains and deep-sea vessels within the same training scenario is
an MSR specialisation.
The Research Department focuses on port development and such diverse
subjects as tug boat performance, risk and accident analyses, and
psychological tests to determine whether or not someone is suitable
for a certain occupation.
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