Training Equipment

Simulators

Course time in many College programs is split between in-class instruction and hands-on work with simulators, and time in the machine shop or on ship. The College houses six state-of-the-art simulators, which have the capacity to recreate typical situations students would face onboard a ship.  The simulators are:

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Simulator
• Rescue Coordination Simulator
• Blind Pilotage Simulator
• Maritime Radio Operations Simulator
• Vessel Traffic Services Simulator
• Marine Propulsion Plant Simulator

These modern systems simulate maritime incidents that the students must work their way through. Students role-play such situations with instructors and each other. Instructors observe these interactions and discussions are held at the conclusion of each scenario. The extensive use of simulators aims to bring as much realistic experience to the coursework as possible. Additionally, Officer Cadets spend 2 sea training sessions aboard Canadian Coast Guard vessels, which enriches and brings to life the lessons learned on campus.

Electronic Systems

In addition to the simulators, the Marine Maintenance Equipment Training department has various training rooms equipped with actual systems to support the training. Courses are designed as part theory and part practical. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting techniques as particular focus is put on the practical exercises using the electronic equipment they can expect to find in the field. Participants' learning is reinforced by applying the theory they acquire in the classroom in a controlled setting.

MMET has ten Electronics Systems:

• Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
• Nautel (Low and High Power) RadioBeacon Transmitters
• VHF DSC Land Stations and Control System
• Sailor Shipboard Communication Console for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) System
• Anschütz Standard 20 Gyrocompass Systems
• Message Data System/Navtex 5.3 Systems
• BridgeMaster Radar II Systems (X and S Band)
• BridgeMaster E Systems (X and S Band)
• Communication Control System (CCS) - ST 1006
• Communication Control System (CCS) - ST 1002