Morild Ice - Polar Code ice navigation module
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Morild Ice is an add-on module for our Ship & Bridge simulator system, enabling realistic training for navigation and vessel operations in ice-covered waters.
The module simulates dynamic physical interaction between vessels and ice, including real-time ice deformation and fracturing. Instructors can create and configure ice fields, channels and ice characteristics to support different training objectives and operational scenarios.
Multi-user and multi-vessel scenarios are supported, allowing several participants to operate together within the same ice environment. Navigation can be conducted using visual references as well as integrated bridge systems such as ice radar and ECDIS, under configurable weather and environmental conditions.
Morild ICE includes a detailed geospatial environment of Svalbard, providing a geographically realistic setting for Arctic navigation and ice-operation training.
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The system has been developed in collaboration with experienced polar and maritime specialists, including Viking Supply Ships, 90North Ice Consulting, UiT The Arctic University of Norway and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 90North has also documented its cooperation with Morild on VR-based ice-navigation simulation and Polar Code training.
The Morild simulator is used for certified Polar Code training, including both basic and advanced courses.
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