Port Equipment Training Simulators

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Brand / Supplier

CM Labs

Technology Category

Simulation & Training

Supplier Location (Closest Office)

Canada

Applicable Industries

Ports

Brief Description:

Operator training serves a critical purpose in the terminal workflow, ensuring effective, safe operations. However, the method used to train these operators can have a significant effect on port productivity. CM Labs’ feature-rich Vortex® Simulators provide an ultra-realistic, simulated port environment that allows you to train for increased safety and operational efficiency, in risk-free learning conditions. From ship loading/unloading to horizontal transport to yard management, CM Labs’ solutions can be used to train employees through the entire terminal workflow.

Key Features and Other Technical Information:

Trainees can experiment in the controlled simulation environment, learning how to safely operate machines and follow procedures without placing equipment and personnel at risk.
Moving training to simulators avoids having inexperienced operators in the middle of a high demand situation.
Training solutions include quayside crane equipment training packs and yard-side equipment training packs.

Risk & Hazard

Relevant Risk Environment

Bulk cargo loading - logs

Bulk cargo – break bulk

Bulk cargo – flow cargo

Container yards

Empty container depots

Log yards

Operations near overhead / gantry cranes

Swing loading of containers

Relevant Hazard

Mechanical

Relevant Risk Scenarios

Machine vs Machine

Machine vs Person

Hierarchy of Control

Administrative Controls

Use Cases

Improve Operator Behaviour:
The simulators can be used to train equipment operators. Operators can identify potential hazards and risks in a safe and controlled environment and practice proper safety protocols and procedures. This can help to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

Case Study

Top US Port Taps into CM Labs’ Network of Simulators for Training

Related Company

Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA)

Industry

Ports

Location

United States

Source Article

https://www.cm-labs.com/en/case-study/top-us-port-taps-into-cm-labs-network-of-simulators-for-training/

Summary & Insights

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is the largest seaport in the United States based on total revenue tonnage, and the country’s largest in terms of crude exports.
With a new Liebherr LPS 550 cargo handling crane on order, PCCA was under the gun to train its staff to operate the new equipment.
Because on-the-job training would create safety risks within the busy port, and because no similar cranes were available in the vicinity, simulation seemed to provide the best option.
Following the installation of CM Labs’ Liebherr LPS 550 crane program, PCCA was able to begin training its extensive staff of operators.
With reduced learning cycles, the seaport is fully leveraging the crane’s capabilities to increase productivity while ensuring worker safety.