Andy Parkin

VASCO Virtual Bridge Simulator Maritime education is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advances in immersive technologies and the increasing demand for operational readiness in complex, real-world environments. Among these innovations, the Virtual Advancement System for Competent Operations (VASCO) has emerged as a powerful tool, consistently receiving strong endorsement for both its technical capability and its alignment with modern pedagogical approaches. Yet, despite...

A major step forward in advancing maritime competence has been achieved. The Nautical Institute has officially recognised Kilo Solutions’ VASCO Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Refresher Programme for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) — marking a significant milestone in the evolution of professional maritime training. Redefining BRM Refresher Training The VASCO BRM Refresher Programme combines operational credibility with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology to deliver...

Virtual Reality (VR) is an additional tool, complementary to simulations that can support learning when access to simulators isn't...