ALEXANDRIA, Va. — L-3 MPRI, a global provider of integrated training solutions, which includes simulation-based training systems, services and turnkey training facilities, recently announced the release of Version 5.0 of its Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) software called Safe Cargo. This major release incorporates significant improvements to the performance, instructor features and configuration options currently available in the software suite. The release is fully compliant with the latest Windows operating systems and incorporates a new network communications infrastructure that vastly improves the speed and stability of the simulator as well as system diagnostics and recovery.
“Version 5.0 of our Safe Cargo software capitalizes on L-3’s extensive experience in liquid cargo simulation and feedback from our valued customers,” said Dennis Corrigan, senior vice president and general manager of L-3 MPRI’s Training Systems Group. “This latest release provides our customers with the broadest, most flexible and effective system available, and includes all the tools required to meet the training and assessment requirements of the forthcoming revision to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping and other specialized training applications.”
The redesigned instructor interface ensures the system is easy to use, minimizing the amount of training required before instructors can use the system effectively, while building upon all the existing functionality that Safe Cargo software has successfully provided for the past 20 years. The configuration wizard allows an instructor to quickly define the required simulator configuration for the training exercise, selecting from multiple ship types, and assigning the student stations to be operated independently or in groups. Once defined, configurations can be saved and reloaded in the future with a single click of a button, providing considerable flexibility. New tools are also available to simplify the monitoring of each of the student stations and the recording of student actions, with integration into the WISE Virtual Instructor and Competence Assessment tools.
The new software additionally features the option to incorporate real hardware consoles or virtual panels with the appropriate gauges and controls, allowing lifelike simulation of a fully operational Cargo Control Room environment.
More information on L-3’s LCHS and Version 5.0 of the Safe Cargo software is available at www.mpri.com/maritime/index.php/content/products_lchs/lchs/.
About L-3 MPRI
Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., L-3 MPRI is a recognized global leader in the development of a broad spectrum of training services and devices for national security, law enforcement, the environment, international development and public health programs – both domestically and abroad. All of L-3 MPRI’s products, people and programs are governed by the division’s commitment to quality and ethics. For further information, please visit the company’s website at www.mpri.com.
About L-3 Communications
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs approximately 65,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2009 sales of $15.6 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s website at www.L-3com.com.
