Virtual marina safety awareness game-based simulation wins award

Valentia Island-bsaed company, MYMIC Global, was honoured with the 2014 Innovation Showcase Award for Training at Seawork International – the leading commercial marine and workboat event in Europe. 

Thomas Mastaglio, MYMIC Global, with  sponsor Paul Duckworth, Smith & Williamson (left) and Paul Clifton BBC South

The Spirit of Innovation award ackowledges companies that have introduced innovative products or services withn the past twelve months.

“This award is a source of great pride to our company, and shows our dedication to introducing cutting-edge technology to the maritime industry; in this case, an innovative approach to maritime training,” remarked Dr Thomas Mastaglio, MYMIC Global managing director.

The Marina Safety Awareness Training product leverages the benefits of game-based training where trainees interact with a virtual marina. The product is already a game changer in the US and Canada and is now launching in Europe.