MOL develops VR mariner safety education tool goggle

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the development of a mariner safety education tool goggle, which uses virtual reality (VR) technology created by Tsumiki Seisaku Co., Ltd.

The tool uses VR technology to reenact various training scenarios and work operations, offering a new level of realism and immersion.

The new VR safety education tool works on easily portable VR goggles, allowing seafarers to train safely in any location, onboard or in an office or training center. This will increase seafarers’ safety awareness and contribute to the minimization of onboard accidents caused by unsafe behavior.

VR screen shows the trainee moving down a stairway on a vessel / Credit: Credit: MOL

Initially the training content focuses on preventing accidental falls and will be expanded to cover other training needs.

MOL will introduce the tool to more vessels while expanding the range of simulated experiences to provide more training in onboard safety.