1.Outline of the Simulators

The latest models of simulators consist of:
(1) simulator for LNG carriers
(2) simulator for LPG carriers
(3) simulator for Oil tankers

The simulator for LNG carriers has the functions of the IMS (Integrated Monitoring System) allowing for the automated cargo handling operations.
In the meantime the Oil tanker simulator is designed to be workable for a double-hull tanker. They are of the latest models.
With valve and pump operations on a life-sized control console, we are able to flexibly change a liquid position and pressure of tank at a speed ranging from real time to 50 times as fast according to an objective for training.
Such capabilities make it possible for us to drill trainees, giving them a sense of presence, as if they are operating onboard in reality, together with sound effects created by sounds of working safe valves and pump cavitation.
A variety of difficult cases such as malfunctions of machines/state of emergency are analyzed and electronically rearranged into simulators on software jointly utilizing “K”LINE’s long experience and KHI’s technology.

By means of the simulators we are going to place, we are able to effectively drill crews to cope with any extraordinary/urgent state. At an instructor’s station can be manipulated setting of a training mode and also setting/cancellation of simulated difficult cases.
On the monitoring screens we can easily make choice of and set a suitable drill program according to a trainee’s level.

The above functions of the simulators can lead each and every trainee to learn how important it is to strictly follow operational manuals and to carefully monitor what state they are in all the time during their work. Having the trainees to be well-prepared at any time against a state of emergency, we will bring them up to such a high level of professionals who will be capable of practically performing best-efficiently and effectively in whatever situation of emergency they may be.

Back in July 1999 “K”LINE and KHI commenced developing jointly training programs and software for simulations. In spring next year is to be installed a simulator for LNG carrier. In succession, we are going to completely finish installing the rest for LPG carriers and Oil tankers within the next fiscal year and to proceed to start training immediately.

All the simulators are to be placed at the Company’s training center in Tokyo (Machida City). Training is to be exercised for Japanese and foreign crews of “K”LINE-related specialized carriers for transport of LNG, LPG and Oil. In the future the Company is going to be ready to provide training services for trainees from outside the Company. The simulators will be dividable and transferable to abroad; “K”LINE Manila Training Center is one choice.