Marine Platforms Limited, a Nigerian oil service company has established a simulation training centre for remotely operated vehicles operations. Situated at the administrative office, this was born out of the need to enhance the development and training of its local staff while being onshore.

Routinely, Marine Platforms provides on the job training for ROV pilot technician Trainees and as they advance all pilot technicians are registered with IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) giving access to global training and competence development framework.

While working as trainees in the operational location, trainee technicians are required to undergo additional development in-house through several development mechanisms set up by the company.

To enhance these trainings, Marine Platforms have purchased and set up an ROV simulation centre in our Lagos office. The purchase of the VMAX ROV simulator is a dedication to the training and development of our Pilot technicians. It provides standard functionality of any ROV equipment and allows accurate simulation of the equipment in a subsea environment. With extremely realistic visuals for lighting and highly accurate physics simulation and collision that can have a drastic impact on both mission execution as well as proper training practices.

The VMAX simulator makes use of a XLX EVO ROV/TMS console interface. It includes full hydraulic controls, sonar, titan 4 manipulator, rigmaster manipulator, TMS controls and full light and camera controls.

There are various scenarios built to familiarize the pilots with situational awareness, manipulator control, tether management, navigation and use of various tooling; all which are
necessary to become a competent pilot technical.

The scenarios are

Jumper installation scenario
BOP Intervention using (BOPAT) Scenario
Steel Flying lead installation Scenario
Pipeline Inspection Scenario
Jacket survey using CP tool scenario
Submarine Pod posting scenario
Suction pile installation scenario
Deepwater salvage scenario
Treasure Hunt Scenario
Shipwreck Scenario