FAQS

• Minimise Operational Risk

• Enhance Bridge Watchkeeping Standards

• Identify areas of operating risk and formulate cost effective targeted interventions.

• Build individual and team skills aligned to safety management standard

• Regular assessment and evaluation of Bridge Team Competencies and Behaviours

• Minimise skill fade and complacency creep

• Deliver tangible ROI

• We are unable to attend/afford fixed simulators as a Bridge team

• We are emerging from a lengthy period of build/lay-up/maintenance

• We have experienced a high turnover of staff into new roles

• We have been operating in low traffic regions, generating skill fade across the team

• We would benefit from ongoing skill development in support of continuous improvement

• We are time poor and prefer an outsourced model to a credible supplier

• Training delivery is staid and digitally savvy leaders are looking to embrace technological advances that are appropriate to the needs of their business requirements

Prior to training we ask for copies of the relevant sections of your SMS pertaining to Bridge procedures and send you our assessment criteria and a few questions in advance of a brief call to discuss all areas and ensure we train as you operate.

Yes. We can also arrange for any new crew that are to be joining the vessel for the first time to also take part in the exercises with the established crew.

3 is the optimum number. 1 x Navigator, 1 x Co-Navigator and 1 x Helm.

2 is the minimum. 1 x Navigator and 1 x Co-Navigator/Helm.

4 is the maximum - 1 x Navigator, 1 x Co-Navigator, 1 x Helm and 1 x Lookout/Observer.

Meta Quest 2 or 3.

Yes, but it will need to be in developer mode to allow it to be configured remotely.

Each scenario costs £850.00 + VAT. Book 12 and pay for 10.

No. The investment made by Meta ensures intuitive use for all levels of digital competence.

Yes, but the cost benefit is less.

Yes. It is not a linear programme and is important that you select the most appropriate scenarios for your local needs.

No. When the Seafarer has the Headset and an Internet connection, training takes place irrespective of geographical location.

They conduct it remotely and join Your team in the VR to coach, Mentor and Evaluate, as they would in any fixed simulator.

We permit 1 x booking amend per scenario, with 7+ days’ notice. Inside 7 days, costs have been incurred and cancellation charge applies.

BRM procedures and Collision Regulations, aligned to your Vessel’s safety management system.

Yes. VASCO is a unique environment that permits us to develop skills appropriate to the competency needed within the Bridge Team.

See Annex One