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The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently held a workshop on using the Smart Survey Simulator, an advanced training solution for vessel study assessments, together with Norway-based international classification society DNV GL.

Amer Ali, Executive Director of DMCA, stated: "DNV GL is a crucial partner in our initiatives to create new maritime experiences making use of the most recent technologies such as VR, drones, and self-governing systems. The Smart Study Simulator complements our sharp focus on innovation in training and assessment and we are very pleased with the knowledge and skills presented by DNV GL's expert to ensure optimal use the simulator by our procedure and inspection teams.

The two-day workshop was arranged by the DMCA Innovation Team, with participants comprising members of DMCA's Maritime Procedure and Examination Teams who were notified of the Smart Study Simulator's ability to give sensible and cost-effective training making use of digital reality (Virtual Reality) modern technology and in-depth models of real ships. Utilizing comprehensive study knowledge offered by industry leaders, the advanced training system can place thousands of actual shortages on each digital vessel and share the information through a virtual platform.

Mahmoud Oweida, Director of Information Technology, DMCA, added: "Aside from acting as an effective training and analysis device for inspectors and surveyors, the Smart Survey Simulator can additionally facilitate online onboard scenic tours which could be made use of by novice customers of a vessel for safety-related training and familiarization. The simulator setting will eventually be adjusted to yachts, recreation crafts, and various other maritime environments in Dubai."

The implementation of the Smart Study Simulator falls under the DMCA & DNV GL Innovation Program authorized by DMCA and DNV GL in late 2016 to collaboratively pursue a number of maritime innovation efforts. The program aims to expedite the development of all aspects of Dubai's maritime industry utilizing technological developments and as a result help boost the UAE's economic diversification.

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