Do not sink the ship - from the office to the bridge
Last week our Chris Farmer and Paul Haworth hosted a Bridge Simulator Day at the BMT Facility in Fareham.
The event brought together maritime London claims handlers from West of England, London P&I Club and NorthStandard for an engaging day of hands-on learning and practical scenarios under the guidance of our two experienced Master Mariners.
Prior to qualifying as a solicitor in 2006, Chris spent 17 years at sea on a variety of vessels including LPG, product and crude oil carriers, container ships and cross-channel ferries. Paul spent 16 years at sea sailing on LPG carriers, cruise ships and DP Classed dive support vessels.
Highlights of the day included:
- A comprehensive introduction to the cutting-edge bridge simulator equipment, offering insights into navigating complex maritime environments.
- Immersive practical sessions, featuring scenarios like container ship and tugmaster operations, ensuring attendees gained real-world experience in ship handling.
- A relaxed evening of networking over drinks and dinner after a busy day.
At BMT’s multi-platform, next generation navigation simulator suite, participants had access to DnV Class A Full Mission Bridges and DnV Class A dedicated 360 tug simulators, which contain many of the features of modern integrated bridge systems, with 360 degree immersive 3D visuals, the same environment in which marine pilot training takes place. We also had a senior practising Solent pilot in attendance to provide some useful insight into the practical issues that the Master and Pilot face when berthing large modern vessels alongside in sometimes challenging conditions.
While the industry is increasingly affected by over-legalisation, shipping remains inherently technical, requiring hands-on expertise and real-world problem-solving. We are uniquely positioned to understand both sides and were happy to share our expertise to support a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
For any queries or to enquire about training for your claims handlers, please contact Chris Farmer or your usual contact at the firm.
