AT-VIRTUAL, European project is co-financed by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme through the European Regional Development Fund, intends to improve the operability and performance of Maritime Safety Training Centers (MSTCs) in the Atlantic Area by enabling young companies to develop emerging technology-based solutions to MSTCs needs (challenges) in the field of simulation-based training systems for maritime security operations. This will improve the capacity, preparedness, resilience and response to maritime incidents and emergencies in Atlantic waters while fostering innovation and sustainable business growth.
Therefore, AT-VIRTUAL overall objective is to accelerate the digitization process of the Maritime Safety Training Centers through the introduction of new emerging Industry 4.0 related technologies (Vision Technologies, BigData/Analytics, Internet of Things) in simulation-based training systems, contributing to more effectively and efficiently tackle of maritime security and safety.