Kongsberg launches entry level simulator

Its K-Sim Lift Essential system features a modular system with a single large display, a seat with real controls and an instructor station.

Standard port crane simulation software for ship-to-shore cranes, rubber-tyred gantry cranes, mobile harbour cranes, reachstackers and empty container handlers can all be run on the system.

Additional displays can be added to bring the Essential system up to the same specification as full mission simulators, said the manufacturer.

“Changing from STS controls to RTG controls takes only a matter of seconds”, said Clyde Stauffer, the company’s senior vice president. “For years, our full mission simulators have provided training with various functions such as single and twin-lift container operations, chain-lifts, man-cage operations and over-height frames. This high-end software also runs on the Essential platform.”