Maritime simulators have a new role in R&D applications as an effective port/waterways design tool, thanks to the increasing accuracy of models and their adoption by navigators to prepare traffic operations.
NTPRO simulator R&D suite includes 3D database editing tool Model Wizard, ship hydrodynamic model development package Virtual Ship Yard and a 3D current analysis and forecasting software Cardinal.
The simulator can be used for various projects such as port design and planning; the study of ship operations in restricted water conditions and mooring operations including tug operation; ship design and incident investigation.