VASCO is the world’s first untethered Virtual Reality Bridge Simulator. Accessed without geographical restriction, VASCO Supported provides you with remote access to Master Mariner instructors who coach, mentor, and evaluate.
Seafarers are instructed to join our Immersive VR Bridge, VASCO, via Meta Quest headsets, from a geographical location of their choice. Connection is via a Wi-Fi or mobile phone hotspot, it couldn’t be easier.
On arrival within the fully immersive and interactive bridge environment Coaching and Evaluation of competence by our Master Mariner Instructors commences within bespoke scenarios that are carefully designed to meet the operational needs of the client.
The sense of being there is immediate. This multi-user training environment is revolutionising how training and assessment in bridge resource management together with collision regulations can be delivered..
By fusing the technology with this level of operational instruction, VASCO Supported offers the Maritime Sector with an incredible capability for skill maintenance and management of operational risk.
Our expert Master Mariners will host your team within a series of pre-designed, scheduled sessions, at dates/times flexible to you, and focused on the maintenance of bridge watchkeeping standards.
Kilo’s training expertise will provide coaching, mentoring and evaluation for your team and we commit to train as you operate.
Objective evaluation allows the client to understand where operating risk exists, permitting cost effective and targeted interventions to be applied as needed.
The ask of you is simple, just book your team’s preferred ‘Sessions’ via our on-line booking system and we will do the rest. The benefit to you is immediate. Technology permits us to deliver immersive training at a time and place that suits you. No travel and expenses - No workforce disruption - No staff absence.
How does it work?
01
BOOK
Confirm your preferred dates/times and we will schedule the sessions accordingly.
02
JOIN
Join instructions will be sent that will define the structure of the session to include; Pre-Brief / VASCO Scenario / Debrief / Report.
03
TRAIN
Your team will be welcomed onto the Bridge of VASCO by our Master Mariner instructor. After a brief introduction to the Tech, VASCO will be underway and the navigational challenge begins.
04
GAIN
Your vessel will receive an ongoing objective evaluation of Bridge Watchkeeping Standards that will permit the advancement of individual and team skills into a coherent bridge operating environment, minimising risk and eradicating skill fade.
BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING ANALYTICS
Performance Evaluation
Our scenarios are designed to ensure they are relevant and relatable to the needs of the Client.
Each scenario is accompanied by an overview brief and a set of instructional notes, that include assessment points, which permit continuity of delivery.
Evaluation is conducted and aligned to 7 x pre-defined competency standards.
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