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Fighter pilots use them, so do surgeons and professional athletes, so why not put high-tech, virtual reality simulators and training in the hands of professional mariners? Why not indeed, and that's exactly what Crowley has done over the last five years, with the launch of its best-in- class navigation assessment program for deck officers. Developed by the company's marine development and compliance department, this program puts mariners in a computerized deck simulation where they manage a ship in both routine and unexpected circumstances. The exercises help Crowley's assessment team explore human reaction and behavior in the various aspects of watchstanding, such as bridge resource management, situational awareness, piloting, navigation, communications, compliance with standing orders, prioritization, and multi-tasking. "This type of assessment helps us to ensure that our mariners are prepared to provide safe and efficient vessel navigation and operation that meets the high standards of the company and its customers," said Capt. Scott Craig, director, marine development and compliance. Story continued on page 4 Left: Joseph Kasprzycki III, third mate on the tanker Louisiana, recent SUNY graduate and new hire for Crowley, undergoes mariner assessment at STAR Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Simulating Success: High Tech Mariner Assessment Program Tests Deck Officers Story by Jenifer Kimble Core Value: HIGH PERFORMANCE This type of assessment helps us to ensure that our mariners are prepared to provide safe and efficient vessel navigation and operation that meets the high standards of the company and its customers." 3 Connections Winter 2017