Ship training simulators and naval power system testing
3KEYMASTER™ has been used in the development of ship training simulators powered by diesel and gas turbine engines — and serves as a trusted instrumentation and control test device for U.S. Navy nuclear marine power systems.
3KEYMASTER™ for Marine Systems
Built from the ground up using true object-oriented technology with an open architecture, 3KEYMASTER™ provides a fast, effective modeling platform for marine systems. The cost and complexity of modeling marine processes has historically been a significant barrier to simulation adoption — 3KEYMASTER™ changes that dynamic.
The software serves a dual purpose: creating operator training simulators and acting as an embedded engineering environment to support engineers during the design and build process — a capability WSC introduced to the shipbuilding industry as Simulation Assisted Engineering (SAE).
Full-scope ship training simulators for diesel and gas turbine powered vessels — replicating engine room operations and propulsion plant dynamics.
Validates control system design prior to build — testing propulsion plant systems and identifying design issues before construction begins.
After test and delivery, 3KEYMASTER™ continues to provide value in evaluating and diagnosing emergent issues with delivered equipment.
ERT — Realistic Engine Control Room Training
Engine Room Trainers (ERT) provide a realistic training environment by replicating the Engine Control Room (ECR) layout with "as fitted" operator interfaces — including control system panels, communications, and alarms that represent the form, function, and spatial location of actual configurations fitted in the ECR.
Full mockup room replicating the ECR layout with spatial fidelity to the actual vessel configuration.
Control and monitoring console for main diesel engine operation, gearbox management, and propulsion control.
Dynamic simulation of propulsion engine and gearing with interfaces to all ECR equipment — simulated or stimulated approach.
Replicated alarm panels and interior communications for manual simulation and instructor role play scenarios.
Step-by-step start-up and shut-down procedures for the full propulsion plant, including engine, gearbox, and auxiliary systems.
Routine watch-keeping, load management, and propulsion control during normal ship operations at sea.
Training on equipment casualty response, abnormal plant behavior, and rapid corrective action under degraded conditions.
Emergency plant shutdown, loss of propulsion, and critical system failure response — reinforcing procedural compliance under pressure.
Full-Featured Simulation Control
The 3KEYMASTER™ Instructor Station provides a flexible environment with embedded features for monitoring, validation, scenario management, and trainee assessment — including thousands of malfunctions for building realistic marine engineering training exercises. The ERT is used alongside classroom lessons, reinforcing theory and systems knowledge with performance-based skills training.
Real-time monitoring of propulsion plant variables with historical trending for analysis and debrief.
Built-in tools to verify simulator fidelity against reference ship data and acceptance criteria.
Structured scenario creation with event triggers and automated testing for consistent watchkeeper training quality.
Thousands of generic and specific malfunctions — instructors replicate propulsion plant casualties and equipment failures for realistic drill scenarios.
Objective assessment and performance recording supporting both individual and team training of engine control room watch keepers.
Ready to serve your marine simulation needs
For a complete overview of WSC's marine simulation capabilities — including ship training simulators, U.S. Navy nuclear applications, Engine Room Trainers, and Simulation Assisted Engineering — refer to the 3KEYMASTER™ Marine Systems Solution brochure.
3KEYMASTER™ Marine Systems Solution →