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VSTEP Simulation & Virtual Training:
The next best thing to real life!

VSTEP is a leading European developer of simulators and virtual training software. Using interactive 3D technology from the computer gaming industry, VSTEP creates simulators, training applications and serious games that allow people to build their skills in a practical and cost effective way. Since its founding in 2002, VSTEP has successfully completed numerous training applications for leading industry clients and governmental organisations worldwide. As one of the industry leaders, VSTEP continues to innovate the virtual training world with professional, accurate and groundbreaking new simulation technology. VSTEP has several core products, including:

NAUTIS -  Maritime Simulation Training
: A new generation of DNV certified affordable advanced maritime training solutions and simulators for the military & civilian maritime industry.


RescueSim - Virtual Emergency Response Training : RescueSim is software that prepares first responders and safety & security professionals for real-life incidents and allows them to experience and train incidents in a safe virtual 3D environment.

EyeObserve - Surveillance Camera Operator Training : The EyeObserve Simulator trains surveillance camera operators to identify suspicious behavior and detect criminal and terrorist activity through virtual camera images. It was developed together with the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Police, TNO and the National Coordinator Bureau for Counterterrorism (NCTV).

Crowd Control Trainer : The VSTEP Crowd Control Trainer was developed in cooperation with the Rotterdam Police and the Dutch Government and provides police commanders and crowd control training managers with an effective training tool for crowd-related incidents and demonstrations.

As winner of multiple innovation prizes and awards, VSTEP continues to set the standard for virtual training & simulation and advocates more effective training through enhanced virtual reality.

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Following its radar video interface with the Kelvin Hughes and MARIS ECDIS, VSTEP’s NAUTIS bridge simulators now also connect to PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS to provide training colleges with a DNV-approved generic ECDIS training installation.

The European RescueSim User Conference 2013 which took place at the World Port Centre in Rotterdam on June 12th, saw a large attendance of RescueSim users from around Europe.

During the Maritime Education Standards Council’s annual meeting in Orlando Florida, from June 4-6th, 2013, VSTEP Simulation showcased its NAUTIS maritime simulators and was premier sponsor of the well attended event.

Metro Holland published a cover article about the Rotterdam Police using VSTEP's Crowd Control Trainer for crowd management and riot prevention.

From Wednesday night until Thursday morning May 30th 2013, the Heinenoordtunnel in Rotterdam was completely closed for all traffic in both directions, due to a major disaster exercise. This exercise was one of the largest ever held in the Heinenoordtunnel and included the use of the RescueSim virtual incident management platform.