CEO, Fabian van den Berg, gave a comprehensive interview to The Maritime Executive. Fabian shared expertise and take on industry-trending topics. Among them is how VSTEP enables learning by simulation. 

"Historically, we have done it by educating students or as professional development for active mariners at centers set up by shipping companies. Now we are expanding the accessibility of training with mobile and at-home products for our NAUTIS Maritime Simulators."

Full mission bridge simulator

"A lot of schools in Europe are already using our simulators to train their students. For example, ROC Friese Poort has been using a new professional sea-going full mission bridge simulator and has just launched a new program focusing on inland shipping."

"Having significant expertise in the inland domain, we are delighted to be able to support ROC Friese Poort with our CESNI compliant NAUTIS simulators."

VSTEP’s commitment

At the interview, Fabian also took the opportunity to highlight partnerships that they have with innovative pioneers in the industry, such as Chevron or Damen.

NAUTIS simulators are one of the most advanced maritime simulators available in the market and the VSTEP team is always committed to developing the most efficient, innovative, and user-friendly maritime simulators, which are not only compliant with industry standards but can also be adapted to comply with local rules and regulations.

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