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Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator

The Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator (LICOS) at Warsash provides real time simulation of the process flow control system used in the storage and transfer of hazardous bulk liquid cargoes from shore to ship and ship to shore and ship to ship if required.

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Warsash use an MPRI simulator (originally developed at Warsash), which has been approved by DNV as a Class A Maritime Simulator.

The simulator fleet consists of the following models, all of which are based on real vessels;

  • Membrane LNG
  • Spherical LNG
  • Fully refrigerated LPG
  • Double Hull Crude Oil/Products Carrier

The simulator can accept a maximum of 6 officers who each operate their own vessel during the course via two high resolution screens which display all of the ships cargo handling pipelines, machinery and associated instrumentation.

Class size is limited to 6 officers to ensure each person can be monitored and assisted where necessary, and receive feedback on operational performance. Each officer also has a communication system enabling management of deck personnel and communication with engine room and terminal where appropriate.

LNG training courses can be to the SIGTTO Suggested Competence Standard and these courses are approved by DNV.