Facilities
Engine room simulator
The engine room simulator is set up to replicate a real ship's engine room using touchscreen technology and low voltage switchboard with real 440V breakers.
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Simulation centre
As part of Solent's £43 million investment in maritime training facilities, the maritime simulation centre delivers the best in maritime training.
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Fire school
Our purpose built fire school provides a realistic but safe environment in which seafarers can learn the vital techniques of fighting fires at sea.
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Helicopter underwater escape trainer
A facility to provide essential training for those travelling to and from offshore installations by helicopter.
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Liquid cargo operations simulator
Real time simulation of the process control system used in the storage and transfer of hazardous bulk liquid cargoes.
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Marine engineering workshops
Purpose-built and fully-equipped for teaching the use of machine tools, welding and electrical maintenance for marine engineers.
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Medical training centre
The medical centre uses the same type of equipment found on board ships for mandatory medical training for ships' officers.
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Pier head and survival craft
The pier head is used for maritime safety training for seafarers and safety training for those working on offshore installations.
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Radio communications centre
The centre provides mandatory radio operations training for deck officers on large ships and superyachts.
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Seamanship centre
A fully-equipped facility allowing deck officers to undertake mandatory efficient deck hand training.
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Ship handling centre
Timsbury Lake is the home of our scaled model ship handling centre which provides specialist training for pilots, masters and senior ship's officers.
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