VSTEP newshttp://www.vstep.nl/newsVSTEP news RSShttp://www.vstep.nl/gui/images/rss_logo.gifVSTEP.nlhttp://www.vstep.nl/index.phpRescueSim interfacing with VBS2 for civil-military and antiterrorism traininghttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130508/rescuesim_interfacing_with_vbs2_for_civilmilitary_and_antiterrorism_trainingDuring a training session organized by the Safety Region Rotterdam Rijnmond and  VSTEP, RescueSim’s new HLA compliancy and VBS2 interoperability was put into operation, showcasing civil-military and antiterrorism training possibilities.RescueSim introduces next generation Head Mounted Display for full immersion virtual incident management training http://www.vstep.nl/news/20130502/rescuesim_introduces_next_generation_head_mounted_display_for_full_immersion_virtual_incident_management_training_VSTEP is proud to announce that its RescueSim virtual incident management training platform is to be fully compatible with the next generation Oculus Rift Head Mounted Displays, making full immersion 3D virtual training possible for its users and opening up new training possibilities for emergency services.  Maritime License Training Company Expands Training Course with NAUTIS DNV Class B Simulatorhttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130425/maritime_license_training_company_expands_training_course_with_nautis_dnv_class_b_simulatorNAUTIS DNV Certified Class B simulator delivered to the Maritime License Training Company in Jacksonville, Florida.Indonesian Navy selects NAUTIS Class A FMB Simulators for SIGMA Class Corvette bridge traininghttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130418/indonesian_navy_selects_nautis_class_a_fmb_simulators_for_sigma_class_corvette_bridge_trainingFor training of its Sigma Class Corvette bridge personnel, the Indonesian Navy and Ministry of Defence selected VSTEP to supply two Class A NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge (FMB) Simulators for its Kobangdikal marine training facility in Surabaya.RescueSim shows new HLA capability in joint UAV training simulationhttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130408/rescuesim_shows_new_hla_capability_in_joint_uav_training_simulationAt the Kooy Symposium 2013, Delft Dynamics, specialised in building unmanned helicopters, presented their Universal Simulation Platform for Unmanned Systems (USPvOS). Using this platform, groundstations from unmanned systems can be linked directly to RescueSim using High Level Architecture (HLA), thereby allowing virtual training of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators.RescueSim featured at the "Day of the Safety Region" and "Virtual Fires Kongress"http://www.vstep.nl/news/20130325/rescuesim_featured_at_the_day_of_the_safety_region_and_virtual_fires_kongressVSTEP and its partners will be demonstrating the best practices and added training value of RescueSim at the upcoming "Day of the Safety Region" in The Hague and at the Virtual Fires Kongress in Sankt Georgen, Germany.RescueSim User Testimonial by the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Servicehttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130311/rescuesim_user_testimonial_by_the_west_sussex_fire__rescue_serviceThe West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service talks about using RescueSim at their Incident Command Training Center in Crawley.Caribbean Maritime Institute orders VSTEP simulators for its high tech Simulation Centrehttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130306/caribbean_maritime_institute_orders_vstep_simulators_for_its_high_tech_simulation_centreThe Caribbean Maritime Institute has ordered multiple VSTEP simulators for its new high tech simulation centre at the campus in Kingston, Jamaica. VSTEP will deliver all simulator solutions for the facility, including a NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge Simulator.KrisRisk using RescueSim for incident response training of Swedish emergency services and safety professionals.http://www.vstep.nl/news/20130207/krisrisk_using_rescuesim_for_incident_response_training_of_swedish_emergency_services_and_safety_professionalsSwedish training and solutions provider KrisRisk is the latest customer to be using the RescueSim virtual training platform. KrisRisk is using RescueSim to provide advanced incident management training to emergency services and safety professionals in the region.Leading Thai maritime schools purchase VSTEP NAUTIS Maritime Simulatorshttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20130102/leading_thai_maritime_schools_purchase_vstep_nautis_maritime_simulatorsChemstar Nautical School in Bangkok and Kasetsart International Maritime College in Si Racha, Thailand, have selected VSTEP’s NAUTIS maritime simulators for their training institutes.VSTEP strengthens its Sales & Business Development teamhttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20121218/vstep_strengthens_its_sales__business_development_teamVSTEP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Sales and Business Development team with Mr. Mark Polderman and Mr. Peter Walsh. Mr. Polderman joins VSTEP as Sales Director. Mr. Walsh joins VSTEP’s RescueSim team as company representative for the UK.VSTEP signs MOU with CAE for simulation projects worldwidehttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20121205/vstep_signs_mou_with_cae_for_simulation_projects_worldwideDutch simulation company VSTEP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CAE to solidify their intention to work together on simulation projects worldwide.VSTEP showcasing NAUTIS Maritime Simulators at the IWBS 2012 http://www.vstep.nl/news/20121205/vstep_showcasing_nautis_maritime_simulators_at_the_iwbs_2012_VSTEP will be demonstrating its NAUTIS maritime simulator solutions during the International Workboat Show from 5-7 December 2012 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.City of The Hague uses RescueSim for tunnel operator traininghttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20121204/city_of_the_hague_uses_rescuesim_for_tunnel_operator_trainingFor its compulsory yearly training, the department for Roads & Tunnels of The Hague has organized three large scale tunnel incident exercises using the RescueSim virtual incident management simulator developed by VSTEP.ECDIS Ltd install VSTEP NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge Simulator and Desktop ECDIS Training Simulatorshttp://www.vstep.nl/news/20121106/ecdis_ltd_install_vstep_nautis_full_mission_bridge_simulator_and_desktop_ecdis_training_simulatorsUK based ECDIS training and consultancy company ECDIS Ltd are pleased to announce their unveiling of a VSTEP NAUTIS  Full Mission Bridge simulator to accompany the 6 smaller NAUTIS Desktop simulators already used for visual channels during the IMO 1.27 Model ECDIS Course.