Kongsberg Simulator User Conference 2017 dedicated to the theme “Digital Solutions Connecting People & Technology” took place in the Hague (Scheveningen), the Netherlands at Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus from September 26 till 28, 2017.
198 delegates from more than 19 countries, including 68 different companies and organisations (universities, enterprises and organisations of the shipbuilding, oil and gas industry, crewing companies, classification societies and training centres) which use the Kongsberg equipment participated in the conference.

KONGSBERG Digital, a leading Norwegian company and the manufacturer of marine simulators was the organizer of the conference.

S.A. Karianskiy, Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Dean of Automation Faculty represented National University “Odessa Maritime Academy” at the conference.

The main objectives of the event were the following: to exchange knowledge and experiences, to identify common issues regarding the use of simulators in the process of training, retraining and refresher training of specialists for the marine industry. Besides, special attention was paid to the development of autonomous vessels.

Presentation of the new marine simulators of KONGSBERG Digital company was held within the frameworks of the conference as well.