top of page

Simwave and NAVTOR join forces to enhance e-Navigation training

Vladimir Kolyada and Valerio Ferrandino in the training simulator at Simwave
Vladimir Kolyada, Product manager for NavStation and Valerio Ferrandino from Simwave inside the training simulator in Rotterdam

Rotterdam, 21st of March 2025  

We are excited to be announcing a strategic partnership between renowned learning center company Simwave and Navtor. This collaboration aims to enhance e-navigation training, equipping bridge officers with the necessary skills to navigate efficiently and safely using the latest digital tools.


With the rapid advancement of maritime technology, integrated navigation systems have become essential for modern seafarers. Through this partnership, Simwave will integrate Navtor’s cutting edge e-navigation solutions into its training programs, providing hands on experience with voyage planning, route optimisation and other state of the art digital tools.


“Our goal is to bridge the gap between technology and competency,” said David Frassetto, Business Development Director Cruise and Superyachts at Simwave. “By partnering with NAVTOR , we ensure that bridge officers receive practical, up to date training that enhances their decision making and operational efficiency at sea.”

NAVTOR's solutions, including its world leading ENC services, passage planning tools, and automated compliance features, will be embedded into Simwave’s training portfolio and simulations. This will allow trainees to develop a deeper understanding of digital navigation systems in a controlled, risk-free setting.


Marcel Kind, Simwave CEO and Timo Essers, e-Navigation Director at NAVTOR celebrate the new partnership at the Simwave headquarters in Rotterdam
Marcel Kind, Simwave CEO and Timo Essers, e-Navigation Director at NAVTOR celebrate the new partnership at the Simwave headquarters in Rotterdam

 “ I couldn’t imagine a better partner to facilitate our e-Navigation training than Simwave. We recognize Simwave as a best-in-class training facility, making this partnership beneficial from all perspectives” - Timo Essers, NAVTOR e-Navigation Director. “Both parties have a global presence, a strong focus on technology and innovation, and are committed to providing the best possible service. Whether you are subscribed to our award-winning passage planning solution or our by flag states recognized compliant digital logbooks,  trusts Simwave to handle training and familiarization, ensuring our mutual clients can utilize NAVTOR's services to their fullest potential. By facilitating our Passage planning and digital logbook trainings in a simulator environment users will not only train on voyage execution but also on voyage preparation and monitoring. We are confident that this will benefit both shipping companies as well as the navigators”.



The Simwave and NAVTOR partnership will benefit mutual clients, other shipping companies and seafarers by offering a comprehensive training experience that aligns with the latest industry technological advancement, regulations and best practices.



For more information about this partnership and available training programs, please visit www.simwave.nl 

Comentarios


bottom of page