ZPMC Partners with CM Labs to Develop Training Simulators for Remote Desk-Controlled STS Cranes
Montreal, QC, May 3, 2018 — CM Labs Simulations Inc., the leading global port crane simulation-based training solution provider, announced today that it has cooperated with ZPMC on developing simulation-based operator training for its remote desk-controlled ship-to-shore (STS) cranes. The first client for this innovative new training product will be the Ports of Auckland in New Zealand.
CM Labs was selected based on the company’s unrivalled track record of developing effective, high-fidelity, custom-built simulation-based training solutions. With clients on six continents, CM Labs is the leading provider of both off-the-shelf and made-to-order operator training simulator solutions that accurately replicate the feel and behaviour of port equipment in their unique environment.
ZPMC is the world’s largest manufacturer of cranes and large steel structures, with a high global market share for the international STS port crane market. CM Labs’ Vortex® simulator will integrate ZPMC’s actual remote control system. This will expose trainees to crane operations and the control room environment just like real operations. This includes the simulation of all crane functions, camera displays, automated safety functions, as well as the terminal’s container management system.
“Remote crane operations are gaining popularity in container terminals as an alternative that improves safety, operating ergonomics, and operator productivity. We see enormous growth in remote desk STS operations, as well as demand for training,” said Zhao Bin, Vice General Manager of ZPMC Smart Solutions Group. “ZPMC is the industrial leader in crane remote operation control, with a professional team and many years of experience. CM Labs is highly qualified in terms of being able to offer the experience and expertise required to deliver this training simulator to one of ZPMC’s customers.”
The first remote desk-controlled crane training simulator will be installed at Ports of Auckland (POAL) to train the terminal’s operators ahead of delivery of the ZPMC cranes later in 2018.
Vortex simulators objectively track and capture operating metrics such as moves per hour and collisions. From the Instructor Operating Station, trainers can launch exercises to train on both manual and semi-automated controls, and inject faults such as snags, corner cast failures, inclement weather or disabled cameras. The simulator will give ZPMC clients the opportunity to prepare for operations well ahead of crane handover.
“We are very excited to be working with ZPMC. By bringing together CM Labs, the leader in crane simulation-based training and ZPMC, the market leader in STS cranes, we will deliver training technology that will allow ZPMC’s clients to produce more efficient and safer operators.” said Arnold Free, CM Labs’ Chief Commercial Officer.
About CM Labs Simulations
CM Labs builds simulation-based solutions to help clients design complex equipment and prepare for skilled operations. Through its Vortex Studio platform, CM Labs provides capabilities for simulation-based training, mission rehearsal, serious games, virtual prototyping, and testing.
For 20 years, CM Labs’ Vortex Simulators have helped train equipment operators in port, maritime, construction, robotics, and offshore environments all over the world. In the past few years alone, Pacific Maritime Association, the Port of Tilbury (London), various DP World operations around the world, the Ports of Auckland, Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, Turklim, Indonesian Port Corporation, Napier Port, and TraPac have chosen Vortex simulators to improve operational safety and efficiency.
Vortex® is a Canadian registered trademark of CM Labs.
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