Marine Simulation LLC™

Next generation ROV simulators announced

2011-06-20T07:59:00.000-07:00

Marine Simulation LLC announced today the release of ROVsim2 O&G and ROVsim2 Pro – their new family of next generation undersea robotics training simulator systems. ROVsim2 reflects an important step in the development of 3D simulation and integrates a number of important new features and enhancements, including:

Five new Oil and Gas missions, including two new anchor and suction piling support missions that can be used independently of or fully integrated with Marine Simulation’s vSHIP ship simulator.
Four new Search and Recovery missions, including an airliner “black box” recorder recovery mission modeled after the recent Air France recovery effort.
A variety of new ROV tools, including 7, 5, and 3 function manipulators, cathodic potential (Cp) probe, ultrasonic thickness probe and laser measuring devices.
Full serial communications (RS 232, RS422, etc) support so the simulator software can be integrated into custom control consoles and send data to external devices such as chart plotters and instrument displays.
Extended support for Windows 7 64 bit operating systems enabling even larger and more complex mission areas than before.

Since its initial launch in 2006, ROVsim has become one of the most popular ROV training simulator systems on the market today. ROVsim and vSHIP simulators are being used world wide and are currently in use in over 60 training facilities and schools in 20 countries. ROVsim2 is expected to be available for delivery later this year.

vSHIP - New ship simulator for the offshore industry

2011-03-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

Marine Simulation is pleased to announce the release of their latest product. vSHIP is specifically designed to train and prepare ship-board personnel for the ever growing roles and responsibilities they face in support of the offshore industry. Flexible scalability, unmatched visual realism, and compliance to a wide range of industry standard interfaces are all integral to the simulator's design.

Available as a desktop PC based simulator, vSHIP can interface with marine electronics and navigation software via industry standard interfaces, as well as with other vSHIP and ROVsim Pro installations, providing a real world, coordinated operation simulation. Drawing on our experience in undersea simulation, vSHIP sets a new level of unmatched visual realism and advanced physics simulation. Potential training applications include: offshore mooring and support operations, coordinated bridge / ROV team operations, naval mine and ordnance sweeping and clearance, as well as complex mission rehearsal.

Marine Simulation LLC produces interactive, computer-based simulations of surface and sub-surface craft for marine professionals. Using state of the art technologies and over 2 decades of hands on industry experience, our simulations deliver a level of visual and functional realism never before possible. Our simulators are being used world wide and are currently in use in over 50 training facilities and schools in 18 countries.

Brazilian ROV school chooses ROVsim

2011-02-16T13:04:00.000-08:00

Nutecmar, of Santo São Paulo, Brazil, recently incorporated a ROVsim training simulator into their micro ROV training program. When asked about the ROVsim simulator, Managing Partner Eduardo Meurer had this to say, "The simulator is showing itself to be an incredible tool for students to get practice before piloting the real ROVs. It utilizes the same kind of controls as our Gnom ROVs plus the simulator reproduces more challenging situations very well". Nutecmar's week-long "Introduction to ROVs and Micro ROV Pilot" course consists of an introduction to ROV operations, background and theory, hands on flying in progressively more difficult situations and operating a virtual ROV in different environments and scenarios in the ROVsim simulator. Nutecmar is the Latin American distributor of GNOM ROV's which are manufactured by Indel-Partner Ltd. in Moscow, Russia. Nutecmar has plans to expand with additional classes for not only micro and mini class ROV operations, but also working class ROV's which they hope to start later this year.

Special Offer - Save up to 40%!

2011-01-31T17:38:00.000-08:00

For the entire month of February, save up to 40% on the ROVsim Undersea Pilot Series Volumes One and Two. For more information visit our website or order your copy today at our on line store.

Marine Simulation LLC joins SeaBotix and Tritech for new Search and Rescue ROV

2010-08-04T11:39:00.000-07:00

SARbotTM – Remotely Saving Lives

SeaBotix Inc. of San Diego, California in cooperation with industry leading companies Tritech International and Marine Simulation LLC have developed the first specially designed, rapid response underwater rescue system.

Until now remote operated technology has been used to recover drowning victims, not rescue. Improved medical studies have shown that a person experiencing near drowning in water up to 21ºC has the potential for rescue. If the victim can be rescued from the water within approximately 90 minutes there is a good chance that the residual oxygen in their body will keep them alive without permanent damage to their vital organs.

The problem has been locating and rescuing the victim in difficult conditions without furthering human risk. SeaBotix Inc. was approached by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue in the United Kingdom to develop a solution to the more than 700 drownings per year. The UK Fire & Rescue has the ability to be on location in response to an emergency in under 10 minutes, however, they are unable to work below the water.

SeaBotix worked closely with the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue to develop a new ROV rescue system that would operate in near zero visibility, in poor weather and strong currents, while being simple enough to operate by rescue personnel. The result is a modified LBV system with high definition Tritech Gemini 720i imaging sonar, limb grasping manipulator, video enhancement and a small diameter, low drag tether with a 100kg working load. In addition, the advanced SARbotTM rescue system includes a new high resolution StarFish 990F side scan sonar from Tritech International and a purpose built LBV training simulator by Marine Simulation LLC.

The total package offers rescue teams with large-area search capability and built-in training in a rapid-response rescue ROV. In field trials with the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue proved the ROV system can be setup and deployed in less than 3 minutes providing rescue personnel with time to locate the victim. The system was simplified to reduce technical aspects found in ROV systems requiring care or attention. This allows for rescue personnel to focus on rescue and not setup.

A typical scenario is one where a person has consumed alcohol late at night and decides the nearby water looks inviting. Upon entering the water the person is shocked by the coldness and inhales water. This process leads to filling of the lungs and drowning. Upon receiving a call, rescue personnel can set up and deploy at the last seen location of the drowning victim. Utilizing the Gemini 720i imaging sonar, the drowning victim is located and the rLBV is navigated to within grasping range. For conditions where visibility is near zero, external ultra bright LED lights and video enhancement are utilized. Upon locating the victim, the specially designed grasping jaws attach to an arm or leg and the rLBV be pulled back to the shore using it’s ultra strong tether. Once the rescued victim is to shore, the medical technicians can prepare for transport to a local hospital and ultimate revival.

The SARbotTM is an exciting new technology with tremendous potential for saving lives around the world. The patented and feature patent pending system is unlike anything currently available on the market.

Custom Marketing Version Featured At UI

2010-02-24T03:19:00.000-08:00

Marine Simulation LLC recently developed a custom marketing version of ROVsim Undersea Pilot Series, Volume One for SeaBotix Inc. for use at Underwater Intervention 2010. This version of the simulator includes an updated Gen 2 vehicle as well as some of ROVsim's latest developments. SeaBotix plans to use the simulator, along side a real ROV in a water tank, to help demonstrate capabilities of their LBV200L model ROV. The simulator will be unveiled at SeaBotix's booth at UI.

About SeaBotix Inc.
SeaBotix Inc. is located in a purpose built manufacturing facility on the waterfront in San Diego, California where SeaBotix has an experienced team of engineers, production, service, sales and administrative personnel. Long time industry icon Donald Rodocker founded SeaBotix in 2001 with the goal of producing a compact/portable ROV with large ROV capability, at an affordable price. The LBV has proven to be the defining compact ROV in the world today.

For more information, visit SeaBotix at www.SeaBotix.com

New ROV Simulator for the Oil and Gas Industry Released

2009-09-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

Marine Simulation LLC announced the release of ROVsim® O&G, their newest undersea simulator specifically designed for oil and gas industry inspection and working class Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV). Besides being their first offering in the working class ROV / oil and gas industry, ROVsim O&G includes a number of new features and capabilities never before offered by any simulator on the market today.

A complete ROVsim O&G simulator includes three separate software applications: the main ROV Simulator, a separate navigational SONAR Module, and an instructor's Control Module. The main ROV simulator encompasses a mission area of over 25 square kilometers (10 square miles) and includes a complete oil platform, 8 kilometers (4 miles) of submerged pipeline and a working drill ship. The ROV in this simulation is deployed by a Tether Management System (TMS) cage from a support ship, which are also simulated. The instructor not only has full control of the environment and casualties that the ROV is operating in, but also controls the surface support ship and deployment cage with an easy to use, graphics display. A great deal of research was invested in the development of the new SONAR Module, resulting in a new level of functionality and operational realism never before available.

Like their previous offerings, Marine Simulation LLC's ROVsim O&G also includes a Custom Mission Designer which allows the user to build their own mission environments from either the selection of included models or import models from a variety of sources, thus providing a nearly unlimited number of missions for the user to explore. All ROVsim simulators are designed to operate on low-cost personal computers and are compatible with “off the shelf” components. ROVsim O&G is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and the upcoming Windows 7 operating systems.

Marine Simulation LLC, based in North Carolina, USA, produces interactive, computer-based simulations of surface and sub-surface craft for marine professionals. Their background includes nearly 30 years experience in undersea research, maritime operations and software development. Marine Simulation LLC is the developer of the ROVsim line of undersea simulators which are currently used in 14 countries worldwide and by over 50 training and educational institutions. Visit Marine Simulation LLC online at www.marinesimulation.com.

ROVsim Pro appears on BBC Television

2009-09-01T05:36:00.001-07:00

Earlier this year, Marine Simulation LLC developed a custom version of ROVsim Pro for the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton's Serpent Project to be used in promoting the project's work. In addition to being used at their other exhibits through out the UK, their custom version of ROVsim Pro was on exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition and appeared on BBC television. Click here to watch a clip of that video.

BlueView Technologies teams with Marine Simulation for new forward looking sonar simulator

2009-03-02T03:34:00.000-08:00

BlueView Technologies, Inc. recently teamed with Marine Simulation LLC to develop a sonar simulator based on BlueView's line of forward looking multibeam imaging sonars. The new computer based simulator is designed to be used with ROVsim® Pro, Marine Simulation's flagship undersea ROV simulator and will be offered as an optional module later this quarter. With the addition of BlueView’s imaging sonar, ROV pilots can now quickly learn how to navigate in low visibility conditions using the sonar’s real-time feedback. This technique of “flying-by-sonar” can dramatically decrease an ROV’s downtime resulting from poor water conditions. With over 200 systems installed on inspection and work-class ROV platforms, BlueView sonar are quickly becoming the standard for ROV operations worldwide. Implementing the very latest in 3D graphics and physics simulation technologies, the ROVsim Pro system is designed from the ground up to assist institutions meet the growing demand for professionally trained ROV pilots and operators. ROVsim Pro can be delivered in a wide variety of configurations and later be upgraded as future needs require. By modularizing the design and separating the program into distinct applications communicating over a simple network, ROVsim Pro can be used in virtually any training environment. ROVsim simulators are currently being used by ROV operators, universities and training centers in 11 countries worldwide.

Located in Seattle Washington, BlueView Technologies, Inc. manufactures both 2D and 3D miniature multibeam sonar solutions. BlueView delivers mission-critical, real-time underwater vision for Navy, Coast Guard, Law Enforcement, and Oil & Gas applications. Visit BlueView online at www.blueview.com.

ROVsim Pro Chosen By New Vietnamese ROV Training Facility

2009-01-13T05:13:00.000-08:00

Marine Simulation LLC recently teamed with Cabaco Marine Pte Ltd to sell two ROVsim Pro training systems to Seahorse Services Co. Ltd. to be used in their new ROV pilot training facility in Vung Tao, Vietnam. ROVsim Pro is a physics accurate, visually realistic and highly configurable Remotely Operated (submerged) Vehicle (ROV) simulator intended for undersea and marine professionals. By implementing the very latest technologies for real-time 3D visualization, it is able to simulate a wide range of mission variables: from changing currents and visibility, to electronics and gear failures.

The complete ROVsim Pro training system consists of an instructor's control system, a number of student pilot systems and connected SONAR displays. Through the control system, an instructor is able to monitor student ROVs in a virtual 3D display and trigger any combination of environmental changes or system casualties. The system comes configured with a selection of pre-built, realistic missions for a variety of tasks including tunnel/pipe/tank inspection, marine biologics research and sampling, human remains/crime scene investigation and recovery, ship's hull inspection, harbor security, and marine archaeological research and recovery. ROVsim software is currently being used in 11 countries worldwide including the US and now Vietnam.

Introducing ROVsim® Pro!

2008-12-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

ROVsim Pro reflects a quantum level increase in sophistication and features specifically designed to meet the growing needs of ROV and undersea education professionals. After listening to feedback from users in the field, Marine Simulation LLC created an application designed from the ground up to be both flexible and modular. ROVsim Pro can be delivered in a wide variety of configurations to meet your organization's current needs and then later be upgraded as your future needs may require. By modularizing the design and separating the program into distinct applications communicating over a simple network, ROVsim Pro can be used in virtually any training environment. Thanks to this new design, multiple ROV's operating in the same mission, multiple SONARS operating from a single ROV, or a single instructor simultaneously monitoring a group of vehicles are now possible with ROVsim Pro.

ROVsim Pro consists of three main applications:

ROV pilot application - This application displays the primary ROV video monitor in a realistically designed single window. All operator controls are supported either externally through a custom hand controller or through standard input devices and a bottom screen control panel. ROVsim Pro supports up to 25 separate user configurable digital and analog inputs so virtually any external USB device can be adapted to work with it. With just a few clicks, the video overlay as well as physical and dynamic operating characteristics of the vehicle can be changed to simulate a wide range of observation class ROVs. And with just a few more clicks, the environment can be changed from clear and tranquil to zero visibility with dangerous currents. No other ROV simulator on the market offers this much flexibility at this price point.

Instructor remote control application - Running on a separate computer connected to the student's application through a network, the instructor's application displays the student's ROV in its operating environment. The instructor may change his view of the operating area to any angle or distance he desires. From a single control panel, current, visibility and casualties are all under his control. With a few simple clicks, the instructor can disable the student's video camera, simulate a thruster casualty and alter the environment's currents, thus creating a dynamic learning environment with infinite possibilities and challenges. The instructor's application can also record the mission for later playback and review with the student. One of the most powerful features of this application is that it be used to control and monitor multiple simultaneous student pilot applications, optimizing instructor productivity while maximizing student hands on time.

Dedicated SONAR application - A wide variety of SONARs as well as simultaneous multiple SONAR displays are supported. Once the SONAR application connects to the network it automatically launches whatever mission is currently being run by the pilot application. Both 2D navigation as well as 3D imaging technology can be simulated and the user interface can be custom configured to simulate nearly any SONAR system currently available.

ROVsim Pro is the latest addition to the ROVsim® family of ROV simulators. Other products by Marine Simulation LLC include ROVsim Lite and the ROVsim Undersea Pilot Series, Volumes One and Two. To learn more about any of our products please visit our website. For a custom ROVsim Pro quotation, please contact us.

SERPENT and Marine Simulation LLC™ in new deep-sea partnership

2008-12-01T05:07:00.000-08:00

SERPENT, the UK deep sea research project, and Marine Simulation LLC™, developers of cutting-edge simulation software today announced a new working partnership.

Collaborating closely with key players in the oil and gas industry, the "Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership using Existing iNdustrial Technology" (SERPENT) project aims to make cutting-edge industrial Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) technology and data more accessible to the world's science community, share knowledge and progress deep-sea research. The programme interacts with science and conservation groups globally to communicate the project to the public, increasing the awareness of our fragile marine resources. SERPENT is a global project hosted by the DEEPSEAS group, within Ocean Biogeochemistry and Ecosystems (OBE) at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS), UK. The project has a growing network of UK and global partners.

Marine Simulation LLC™, based in North Carolina, USA, produces computer-based 3D simulations of surface and sub-surface craft for marine professionals and are the developers of the ROVsim® line of underwater robotic simulators. Using state-of-the art technologies originally developed for the video game industry and over 2 decades of hands on industry experience, their simulations deliver a level of visual and functional realism never before possible.

The collaboration will result in a dedicated ROVsim® simulation package that closely mirrors SERPENT research activities in the deep oceans. SERPENT aims to monitor and collect data from the world’s biodiversity hotspots by using oil and gas industry ROVs. The data consists principally of images and video, making virtual simulators ideal for emulating this activity.

The software will have its first trial as an outreach tool. Mounted on a sit-in ROV simulator it will form one of several outreach projects in the 2009 “Oceans on Wheels” Roadshow organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics at the University of Southampton. The simulator will be a fun way for teenagers to understand how SERPENT contributes to our knowledge of the deep sea environment. SERPENT will also be using the software as part of a free training programme to ROV companies.

Dr. Daniel Jones, SERPENT Project Coordinator said “We’re very excited about this new partnership. SERPENT will benefit hugely from being able to offer virtual missions of this kind, both as an outreach activity as well as to ROV pilots who I’m sure will welcome the chance to learn more about their deep sea working environment. We are very grateful to Marine Simulation LLC for their excellent support.”

For further information, go to http://www.serpentproject.com and http://www.marinesimulation.com.

Rob Curry, SERPENT outreach coordinator, November 2008

ROVsim® Lite

2008-11-19T00:26:00.000-08:00

Introducing ROVsim Lite

Use ROVsim® 3D simulation technology to promote and sell your product.

Many marketing campaigns for products hook a potential customer in with a catchy advertisement. The hook may come in the form of a slogan or picture. While snappy text and pictorial design might make a customer take a second look, it does not always convert a customer lead into a sale. Today's 3D simulation technology allows you to promote your product in ways never before possible. Imagine if you could put your product in the hands of a prospective customer and demonstrate its benefits no matter where in the world that customer may be. With our 3D simulation technology, now you can.

Based on the same technology as our other simulation products, ROVsim Lite is a streamlined PC application whose primary objective is to demonstrate your product in its real working environment. Plus, with ROVsim® Lite you are able to distribute as many copies to as many customers as you wish at no extra charge.

ROVsim® Lite:

Custom designed to demonstrate and promote your product
Easy to use
Runs on almost any PC computer
Small enough to distribute from your website or we can fit it on a tiny "Business Card CD" to be used as a high tech give away for trade shows.

Who can benefit from ROVsim Lite:

ROV/UUV/AUV manufacturers and distributors
Underwater robotics manufacturers and distributors
Sonar manufacturers and distributors
Sensor and tooling manufacturers and distributors
Schools and training facilities
ROV users and operators
Any business involved in undersea technology

Advantages over other forms of promotion:

low cost of distribution
live demonstration of how your product operates
Use as a free give away at trade shows
Deliver a product demonstration over the internet or via direct mail

Why use ROVsim® Lite to promote your product:

Brings your product directly to your customer's computer
Educates your customer by allowing them to learn and use your product
Positions your company as a technological leader
Saves your company money

Act now to have your ROVsim Lite application delivered for Underwater Intervention, March 3-5, 2009

ROVsim® UPS Volume Two in the news!

2008-09-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

If you happen to be a frequent reader of the Marine Technology Reporter (as we are) you probably saw the full page article that prominently appeared on page 56 of the September 2008 issue. There you'll find information and a couple of screen shots of our latest ROV simulator, ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ Volume Two. MTR is always a great read, if you're not already a subscriber why not follow the link above and give them a visit?

Volume Two is coming soon!

2008-07-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

ROVsim™ Undersea Pilot Series™ Overview

ROVsim™ Undersea Pilot Series™ is a physics accurate, visually realistic and highly configurable Remotely Operated (submerged) Vehicle (ROV) simulator. This design is optimized to simulate a wide range of mission variables: from changing currents and visibility, to electronics and gear failures. ROVsim™ Undersea Pilot Series™ will be delivered pre-configured for most popular commercial ROV's and will include a selection of pre-built, realistic missions, and user definable environments. Manufacturer's whose products will be represented in the series include: Seabotix, VideoRay, SeaEye, Deep Ocean and others. Each product in the series will include a selection from our most asked for missions including tunnel/pipe/tank inspection, marine biologics research and sampling, human remains/crime scene investigation and recovery, ship's hull inspection, harbor security, and marine archaeological research and recovery.

ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ Volume Two Features:

NEW! Split / dual screen support
NEW! 3D imaging sonar
NEW! Automated tether manager
NEW! Expanded user controls
IMPROVED! Vehicle controls
EVEN BETTER! Graphics realism
Accurate physics simulation
Stunning visual realism
Full immersive environment
User adjustable environmental settings including currents and visibility
Import 3D models and textures to design your own missions with the included Custom Mission Designer
Casualty and collision simulations
Realistic digital SONAR
Tether Management System
Realistically articulating robotic manipulator
Highly configurable and customizable for virtually any mission
Designed to operate on a single, low cost, personal computer
User selectable screen resolutions and graphics quality to allow optimum viewing on a wide range of computers
Supports a wide variety and multiple input devices (including keyboards, mice, joysticks, gamepads, trackballs, etc.)
Available for Windows XP and Vista

Volume Two Includes:

SeaEye Falcon ROV
Manipulator claw
Digital Imaging Sonar
Tether Management System

Three pre-made missions:

Municipal sewer inspection mission
Super tanker inspection mission
Antarctic under ice research mission

With the included Custom Mission Designer:

Design and explore your own mission environment by importing your own 3D models and textures.

Future Missions:

Oil drilling platform work
External pipeline inspection
Aircraft crash investigation
Cable laying surveys
Marine archeology / shipwrecks
Scientific data collection
ROV recovery
Submarine rescue
Harbor security
Ship's hull inspections
Dam and Hydro inspections
Law enforcement / evidence collection and forensics
Dam and bridge inspections
Water tower inspection
Scientific data collection
External pipeline inspection

ROVsim Undersea Pilot Series Volume One Now Available!

2008-01-29T02:01:00.000-08:00

ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ is a collection of physics accurate, visually realistic and highly configurable Remotely Operated (submerged) Vehicle (ROV) simulators intended for ROV and marine professionals. By implementing the very latest technologies for real-time 3D visualization, it is able to simulate a wide range of mission variables: from changing currents and visibility, to electronics and gear failures.

Each volume in the series comes pre-configured with one popular commercial ROV and a selection of pre-built, realistic missions. Each volume in the series will include a selection from our most asked for missions including tunnel/pipe/tank inspection, marine biologics research and sampling, human remains/crime scene investigation and recovery, ship's hull inspection, harbor security, and marine archaeological research and recovery. Manufacturers whose products will be represented in the series include: SeaBotix, VideoRay, SeaEye, Deep Ocean and others.

ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ also includes a Custom Mission Designer which allows you to build your own mission environments from either the selection of included models or your own models from a variety of sources, thus providing a nearly unlimited number of missions for you to explore.

Visit our website and take advantage of our limited time offer!

ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ coming soon!

2007-12-04T04:39:00.000-08:00

ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ is a physics accurate, visually realistic and highly configurable Remotely Operated (submerged) Vehicle (ROV) simulator. This design is optimized to simulate a wide range of mission variables: from changing currents and visibility, to electronics and gear failures. ROVsim® Undersea Pilot Series™ will be delivered pre-configured for most popular commercial ROV's and will include a selection of pre-built, realistic missions, and user definable environments. Manufacturer's whose products will be represented in the series include: Seabotix, VideoRay, SeaEye, Deep Ocean and others. Each product in the series will include a selection from our most asked for missions including tunnel/pipe/tank inspection, marine biologics research and sampling, human remains/crime scene investigation and recovery, ship's hull inspection, harbor security, and marine archaeological research and recovery.

For more information, here is the official announcement: http://www.marinesimulation.com/flier/ROVsimUPS.html

ROVsim™ in the news!

2007-02-20T13:05:00.000-08:00

Articles about ROVsim™ appeared recently in both Sea Technology in the U.S. and in International Ocean Systems in the U.K. Check the January issue of Sea Technology or the January/February issue of International Ocean Systems for more information.

ROVsim™ "BioMission" Preview

2007-02-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick preview a new undersea mission for ROVsim that is currently under construction. In this mission the ROV pilot is challenged with collecting biological samples from a simulated marine environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI), accurate physics, and high-quality graphics are integrated to bring a level of realism never before accomplished in a computer based submarine simulation. In this video clip, a group of "Clown Fish" are viewed as they exhibit accurate "schooling" behaviors and avoid obstacles. For more information, please visit www.marinesimulation.com.

New Marine ROV Simulator Launched

2006-11-29T16:09:00.000-08:00

Marine Simulation LLC announced the release of ROVsim™, an affordable, physics accurate, and visually realistic Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) simulator. Using state of the art technologies originally developed for the video game industry and over 2 decades of hands-on industry experience, ROVsim™ is optimized to simulate a wide range of mission variables: from changing currents and visibility, tether and collision problems, to electronics and gear failures. Potential simulated missions include: harbor security, hull inspections, dam and bridge inspections, deep water drilling and cable work, law enforcement / evidence recovery, scientific data collection, tunnel / pipeline inspections, marine archeology and underwater rescue. ROVsim™ is designed to operate on low-cost personal computers as well as “off the shelf” components and is available for both Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X operating systems. A free demo version is available for download from Marine Simulation LLC's website ( http://www.marinesimulation.com/ ).

PMUdesign is now Marine Simulation™ LLC

2006-11-29T16:02:00.000-08:00

To better reflect our company's background and emphasis on serving the marine and maritime industries, we've changed our company's name to Marine Simulation™ LLC. Please visit our new website at http://www.marinesimulation.com/

PMUdesign in the news

2006-11-10T15:46:00.000-08:00

Articles about two of PMUdesign's latest marine simulators: vSHIP™ and ROVsim™, appeared in national magazines recently. The October issues of Maritime Reporter (http://www.marinelink.com) and Training & Simulation Journal (http://www.TSJOnline.com) both included articles highlighting PMUdesign's latest developments.

PMUdesign Announces vSHIP™ Full Bridge Simulator

2006-07-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

vSHIP™ is a full bridge simulator designed to train ship's officers and crew. Intended for both the civilian and military industry, vSHIP™ is fully configurable for an endless variety of ship types, locations, weather and scenarios. Thanks to recent developments in 3D game technology, vSHIP™ brings a level of realism and authenticity never before achieved on a personal computer. The vSHIP™ simulator includes full ARPA RADAR, ECDIS, and GMDSS simulation and can interface with external devices via NMEA 0183 serial and ethernet network connections. Delivery is expected early 2007. More details can be found on the PMUdesign website.

vSHIP™ Man Overboard Simulator Announced

2006-07-19T16:38:00.000-07:00

vSHIP™ Man Overboard Simulator (vSHIP™ MOB) is an interactive training system that teaches seagoing personel how to effectively search for, and recover, a crewman that has fallen over the side. Intended for both ship's officers and crew, the training system includes, not only an interactive classroom, but also a full ship simulator. While using the simulator, the student can view the progress of their recovery from 3 viewpoints: the ship's bridge, a lookout post or from the perspective of the crew in the water. Anticipated delivery is Fall 2006. More information can be found on the PMUdesign website.

Paul appears on Discovery Channel!

2006-04-16T18:08:00.000-07:00

Paul recently appeared on the Discovery Channel's series "SuperShips". The series highlights the top ten ships in the world, from the largest super tankers to the fastest powercraft, each episode focuses on a ship and what makes it one of the top vessels in the world.

In this particular episode, "SuperShips" focussed on the new research ship "Kilo Moana" ("Ocean Explorer" in Hawaiian) one of the newest and most sophisticated research vessels ever built. The Kilo Moana is a SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) whose unique design affords scientist and their equipment a extremely level and stable platform to perform their work.

Virtually everything on the Kilo Moana is controled by computer (the entire system is run on a Windows 2000 network) and Paul is seen here describing part of that system to the camera.

Welcome to my Blog!

2006-04-15T23:09:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Paul Unterweiser, a serious games developer, specializing in custom interactive applications for business and training. For nearly 20 years, I have created award winning work for some of the largest companies in the US, including AT&T, Coldwell Banker, Southland Corporation, Toshiba America, NEC and many others.

I am also a licensed merchant ship's officer and retired US Navy officer with many thousands of sea miles behind me. Because of my varied background, I am currently focusing on applications that meet the needs of the marine industry.

I will be updating this blog frequently with the latest news on my work, so please visit often.

Thank you for stopping by,

Paul M. Unterweiser