GDS Engineering R&D has started development of a new dual-fuel engine model to be integrated into the Ship Engine Room Simulator (SERS™) platform.
The new module is being developed as part of the continued expansion of SERS™, with the aim of extending the simulator’s engine and propulsion training capabilities toward dual-fuel machinery and modern engine-room operations.
In recent periods, GDS Engineering R&D has received an increasing number of requests for dual-fuel simulator configurations and related training capabilities. This growing demand has made dual-fuel simulation one of the important development areas in the continuing evolution of SERS™.
Expanding SERS™ for Dual-Fuel Training
The ongoing development work focuses on integrating a new dual-fuel engine model into the existing SERS™ simulation architecture.
Once integrated, the new model will expand the range of machinery configurations that can be represented within SERS™ and provide a basis for developing simulator-based operational and training scenarios for dual-fuel engine systems.
The project follows the same engineering approach used in the development of existing SERS™ modules: combining machinery-system modelling with interactive simulator interfaces and scenario-based training. SERS™ is already used as a competency-oriented engine-room simulation platform, supporting practical training through realistic system operation and simulator exercises.
For GDS Engineering R&D, the development is also a response to the changing requirements received from maritime training institutions and industry users. As simulator requests increasingly include dual-fuel engine configurations, expanding SERS™ in this direction will provide users with a broader platform for training on current and emerging marine propulsion technologies.
Development Has Started
The dual-fuel engine model is currently in the development and integration phase. Further details on the machinery configuration, simulator functions and training scenarios will be shared as the module progresses.
With this new development, GDS Engineering R&D continues to expand SERS™ with new vessel, machinery and propulsion configurations designed around the evolving training requirements of the maritime industry.
SERS™ continues to grow — from conventional engine-room systems to the next generation of marine propulsion training.