SAMK receives Wärtsilä simulator for autonomous vessel tests
The navigation simulator is an essential enabler in the ISTLAB project aimed at creating a testing environment for smart autonomous vessels (Source: SAMK / Pekka Lehmuskallio)
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) has taken delivery of a navigation simulator and specific mathematical models from Wärtsilä to be installed in its Intelligent Shipping Technology Test Laboratory. The simulator, together with models, will be used to create a precise testing environment for remotely controlled, autonomous vessels.
The University, in Rauma, Finland, and Wärtsilä have worked closely together for more than two decades and SAMK already has a full-mission simulator with six bridges at its facility, installed in 2016.
Meri-Maija Marva, Training manager at SAMK, commented: “The intention is to eventually develop an actual case study. However, first we need to carry out simulated testing, and for this the Wärtsilä technology is essential. The overall support from Wärtsilä in this tremendously important project has been critical.“
