Physical Object-based Simulator of Ship's Electrical Power Plant and Its Application in MET Processes

The paper deals with the analysis and practical verification of the possibilities of using the physical object-based simulator of the ship’s electrical power plant for crew members MET (Maritime Education and Training) in the light of more and more demanding competencies. The analysis is based on experience gained from the operation of a new real ship power plant simulator built on the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Gdynia Maritime University (FEE, GMU). Following the current curricula, this simulator is mainly used for ETO (Electro-Technical Officer) training. An important and worth emphasizing opportunity is to familiarize training participants with onboard challenges related to the safety operation and maintenance of a real electrical installation above 1kV.