Kongsberg Digital (KDI) has won a new contract to supply the Zamboanga City State College of Marine Sciences and Technology in the Philippines with a complete package of full mission and desktop K-Sim Navigation and K-Sim Engine simulators.

The state-of-the-art simulation of bridge and engine room environments will provide an immersive, all-encompassing, hands-on experience for students training to become licensed seafarers.

This delivery of integrated, next-generation technology is scheduled for October 2021.

Awarded through Kongsberg Digital’s local partner, the ed tech firm PCI Technologies, the contract was secured through a recognition of KDI’s offering: market-leading console, equipment and software quality, reinforced by a strong, dependable, local support network and an available local user group.

“For KDI, building a relationship with the Zamboanga City State College of Marine Sciences and Technology not only helps us to assist in guaranteeing the professionalism of future maritime graduates, but also cements our already leading position within maritime training in the Philippines,” said Andreas Jagtøyen, executive vice president digital ocean, Kongsberg Digital. “Zamboanga City is the country’s largest exporter of tuna and other marine products, and this contract confirms KDI’s strong global position within training for crews and operators in the fishery segment.”