GTT Training, a unit of French GTT dedicated to training LNG professionals and to the development of associated simulation tools, has obtained two approvals for G-Sim training software from classification society DNVGL.
This standard specifies the requirements of simulators that are to be used to deliver training to the shipping industry in accordance with the STCW convention requirements, GTT said in a statement on Monday.
The G-Sim software and the LNG Carrier models have received the Type A ‘Full Mission’ approval, the highest level of compliance in the field of maritime simulation systems, according to the LNG containment systems maker.
“This classification means that G-Sim can provide full environmental realism for simulating the complete liquid cargo handling and auxiliary systems for the vessels defined, so allowing it to be used to provide training in any aspect of cargo handling operations to ensure operations are undertaken effectively, efficiently and with complete regard to maintaining safety throughout.”
Being a new area of simulation where the specific requirements have yet to be defined, the LNG Bunkering Simulator has also received the Type S (Special Tasks) approval classification, GTT said.
Providing similar level of functionality to the LNG Carrier model, the model is specifically related to the simulation of LNG Bunkering operations, the company added.