Trelleborg Enhances Maritime Training with Donation to Maritime Pilots Institute

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure recently donated its state-of-the-art SafePilot CAT PRO solution, SafePilot Pro Navigation software, and iPads to Louisiana-based Maritime Pilots Institute, with the aim of enhancing training standards for aspiring maritime pilots. The integration of these advanced tools is expected to significantly improve the educational experience, equipping trainees with cutting-edge technology for navigating real-life pilotage scenarios.

By introducing real tools used in pilotage operations, trainees gain an immersive experience through simulators and manned model-based training. These tools also enable instructors to accurately replicate real-world scenarios, allowing them to test and evaluate specific problem-solving techniques effectively. SafePilot PPU and software from Trelleborg offer the precision and accuracy necessary to address the evolving challenges of the maritime industry, including planning and developing port infrastructure projects to accommodate manoeuvring the largest vessels in the world’s most complex and restricted waters.

“We are thrilled to support the Maritime Pilots Institute’s mission to train the next generation of maritime pilots. Our SafePilot solutions equip them with the vital skills and technology needed to navigate the complexities of modern maritime operations,” said Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director, Navigation and Piloting at Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure.

The SafePilot CAT PRO solution is designed for applications requiring the highest positioning accuracy, such as piloting in narrow channels and confined waters. SafePilot Pro combines professional piloting software with portable pilot units (PPUs) to deliver situational awareness of a vessel to within one centimetre accuracy.

George B. Burkley, Executive Director at Maritime Pilots Institute / Locus LLC said: “Trelleborg’s precision navigation technologies have greatly enhanced our capabilities by seamlessly integrating into our Simulator and Manned Model training facilities. The CAT PRO Precision Piloting systems allow us to offer our clients the most modern high-tech navigation tools available in the industry today. The collaboration with Trelleborg’s Navigation and Piloting team brings the Maritime Pilots Institute training and research centre well into the 21st Century.”

The Maritime Pilots Institute is renowned for its commitment to improving navigation, safety, and environmental impact within the maritime pilotage community. The institute offers training with experienced instructors and a modern research facility, focusing on pilots, captains, and lightering masters. It also conducts feasibility studies in LNG, oil and gas, and port infrastructure.

Over the past year, more than 596 maritime professionals worldwide have participated in the institute’s training programs. This partnership with Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure represents a significant advancement in maritime education and operational standards.
Source: Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure