Mumbai, 3 November 2026: Zen Technologies today unveiled its next-generation Ship Handling Simulator at the Mumbai Maritime Expo 2026, through its wholly owned subsidiary, ARI Simulation. The upgraded simulator features significant technological advancements designed to deliver more realistic, immersive and effective maritime training experiences.

The upgraded simulator introduces a completely revamped visual environment, offering enhanced graphical fidelity, realistic maritime scenarios and a more immersive ship-handling experience. A key highlight is the Advanced Conning Module, which provides an intuitive and realistic interface for vessel manoeuvring, enabling trainees to develop critical ship-handling skills in a simulated operational environment.

Taking immersion a step further, the solution integrates Virtual Reality (VR) with the Bridge Simulator, offering an enhanced first-person training experience. The addition of an AI-enabled Instructor Module brings greater intelligence, interactivity and flexibility to training delivery, supporting more dynamic and engaging learning experiences.

Key Benefits of the Next-Generation Ship Handling Simulator

  • Enhanced Training Realism: High-fidelity visual environments recreate realistic maritime conditions and operational scenarios.
  • Improved Manoeuvring Skills: The Advanced Conning Module enables intuitive vessel control and helps trainees develop precision in ship handling.
  • Immersive Learning Experience: VR integration with the Bridge Simulator enhances situational awareness and provides a more engaging training environment.
  • AI-Enabled Training: The intelligent Instructor Module supports interactive and flexible training delivery.
  • Safe Training Environment: Enables practice of complex manoeuvres and challenging operational scenarios without exposing vessels, crew or infrastructure to real-world risks.
  • Greater Training Flexibility: Allows trainees to practise, repeat and refine manoeuvres across different simulated conditions.

With these advancements, Zen Technologies, through its wholly owned subsidiary ARI Simulation, is strengthening its maritime simulation portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to developing advanced, technology-driven training solutions that address the evolving requirements of the global maritime industry.