Ship bridge simulators using EdTech are changing the face of maritime training due to the immersive real-time experience of navigation and expanding market potential.

DataM Intelligence expects the global Ship Bridge Simulator Market, a niche of the edtech sector, to grow by nearly 6.4% between 2022 (totaling US$ 2.2 billion) and 2030 (US$ 3.1 billion). Such growth is associated with the increasing demand for immersive and tech-enabled maritime education solutions.

Edtech is changing the training of maritime personnel in relation to real-life challenges. Ship bridge simulators are enhanced systems and simulate the controlling environment of a ship in navigation, safety practice, and compliance practice. Technology disruption, sustainability goals, and a global agenda of economic training are some factors influencing industry evolution.

The big players of the edtech industry are Wartsila, Rheinmetall AG, General Dynamics IT, AVEVA Group, and PC Maritime. Wartsila in particular has been busy lately, recently having upgraded the simulators at NSBacademy with its newest Navi-Trainer software and NACOS PLATINUM packages. In April 2023 the company also cooperated with the Swedish shipping company Furetank in order to stock a new maritime training center with the latest simulation equipment.

With the rising demand for qualified seafarers, it is essential to make a comment on the importance of edtech in the sphere of maritime training. Advanced simulators do not only enhance stress-based decision-making but also make sure that it is environmentally friendly and operationally fulfills all the requirements.

As companies continue investing and collaborating, the Ship Bridge Simulator Market triggered by the edtech revolution is going to be a game changer in the field of maritime education, as they provide fleet operators with the opportunity to scale high-fidelity training services to be used in leading shipping organizations beyond the country.