BMT has launched ROC-Sim, a high-fidelity virtual test and training environment for uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems.
The platform enables development, testing, assurance and operator training in realistic, multi-vessel scenarios while reducing cost and risk.
ROC-Sim was unveiled on 10 March at Oceanology International on the National Centre for Marine Autonomy (NCMA) stand.
The deployable Remote Operations Centre Simulator integrates with any remote operating centre or federated network, leveraging BMT’s REMBRANDT simulator at the Digital Innovation and Simulation Centre (DISC) in Fareham.
Operators can train in a virtual environment that replicates vessel handling before transitioning to live operations.
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ROC-Sim allows users to evaluate autonomous functions, command-and-control interfaces, procedures, workload and high-risk scenarios.
It supports iterative testing, human-machine teaming and compliance assurance, forming part of BMT’s broader digital autonomy ecosystem alongside SEAS and REMBRANDT.
Jesse Loynes, BMT Maritime Autonomous Systems Consultant, stated: “ROC-Sim enables organisations to validate operations, interrogate assumptions and build trust across the autonomy lifecycle.”
Will Alexander, Head of Maritime Autonomous Systems, added: “It addresses key challenges in safe uncrewed operations and demonstrates how simulation accelerates adoption and regulatory compliance.”
Previous collaborations, including ROC+DOCK with South Devon College and HydroSurv, illustrate how simulation improves situational awareness, reduces training time and informs design.
ROC-Sim is positioned as a critical enabler for safe transition to an increasingly autonomous maritime sector.
For more information:
BMT – https://www.bmt.org/
