The updated STS features an enhanced graphics engine, multiple crane sizes, support for various delivery methods, as well as the ability to modify ship orientation. The updated training pack also provides support for distinct port operations, such as simultaneous loading and unloading of cargo.
“Every port operates slightly differently. With this update to the STS, we wanted to make sure that the training addresses the operations needs of various port environments,” said Devon Van de Kletersteeg, CM Labs’ product manager, ports. “With the enhancements, trainees will have a much deeper immersive experience and instructors will be able to more closely replicate the existing port environment. Combining the new features with the underlying power of the physics-based CM Labs’ Smart Training Technology, the STS is the most accurate and realistic offering on the market today.”
Smart Training Technology is comprised of CM Labs’ proprietary and patented algorithms. Built on a high-fidelity real-time physics engine, it includes a mechanical engineering layer with multi-body constraints, transmission, cables, and other real-time simulation features that are said to be “unique” on the market. This results in training that’s based on real data and real machines, said CM Labs.
CM Labs’ STS provides training on a wide range of ship sizes and load types.
The STS latest update includes, in full:
- Multiple STS sizes – expanded offering of cranes from post-Panamax to mega-max.
- Support for various delivery methods – train to move cargo to transfers vehicles or straddle carriers on the dock.
- Dual cycle support (load/unload) – move cargo off and on the ship in the same exercise.
- Ship orientation (port/starboard) – choose and train for loading and unloading from port or starboard sides of the ship.
- Exercise builder capabilities – instructors can make their own load plans; choose vessel, orientation and cycle type.
- Enhanced graphics – combining highfidelity graphics with the physicsbased CM Labs’ Smart Training Technology
CM Labs clients include the Port of Tilbury, Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, Indonesian Port Corporation, Napier Port, Ports of Auckland, multiple DP World sites, the Pacific Maritime Association (USA), plus OEMs, equipment operators, and trades training organisations.
