| Panama Canal Gets New Tugboat Simulator |
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| Friday, 17 August 2007 20:34 | |||
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The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced that it has deployed a new tugboat simulator for training tug personnel. The ACP's goal is to expand the training to local and international towing operations. The 'Z-Peller'simulator emulates the new generation fleet of tugs acquired by the ACP to assist in vessel transit. Through a virtual database system that utilizes geographical designs of marine port areas, the simulator allows for the accurate re-creation of many diverse stages in the tug process. For a link to the full release, click Read More. From The Panama Canal Authority: ACP INAUGURATES NEW TUGBOAT SIMULATOR NEW SIMULATOR SOLIDIFIES PANAMA'S POSITION AS MARITIME TRAINING HUB PANAMA CITY, Panama, August 16, 2007 - The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) inaugurated a new tugboat simulator Tuesday that will help train personnel and enhance skill development to meet today's evolving international standards. With the goal of expanding its training program to personnel at the local and international level, this new, innovative tool will be added to the services currently offered at the ACP's Center for Training, Research and Marine Development (SIDMAR), and will help solidify Panama's position as a maritime training hub.
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