Class S approval for Kongsberg digital simulators

The DNV GL-ST-033 March 2017 Maritime Simulator Systems certification was awarded to the DEDF Cruise Ferry and L11 MAN 6S70 ME SCC K-Sim Engine models in December 2017.

“With this approval from DNV GL, K-Sim Engine is the first maritime simulator to be certified to this level, making it a vital tool for the maritime industry to start reducing its environmental footprint safely and effectively,” said Leif Pentti Halvorsen, product manager, Kongsberg Digital.

He added that the K-Sim Engine DEDF Cruise Ferry is the first model approved according to the new Class S standard for simulators on-board a vessel using LNG as fuel.

Approved standards

The second DNV GL certification for the new low-speed engine room simulator model, K-Sim Engine MAN 7S60 ME-C Suezmax Crude Oil carrier, reflects compliance with all Class A requirements and additional Class S requirements for training simulators.

It is based on real data from the engine room of a 152,000 dwt double hull Suezmax Crude Oil Carrier propelled by a modern electronically controlled MAN low-speed 6S70ME-C engine.

The engine control system (ECS) facilitates monitoring and control of starting air valves, governor functions, aux. blowers, fuel injection, exhaust valves and cylinder lubricators. It is also capable of monitoring low emission operation in ECAs, operation with fuel tanks for low Sulphur HFO and operation with an exhaust gas scrubber.