Performance differences in lifeboat launching procedures between IVR training and traditional practical lessons in maritime safety education
Houben, I.; Luyckx, D.; Potters, G.; Demeyer, A. (2025). Performance differences in lifeboat launching procedures between IVR training and traditional practical lessons in maritime safety education. J. Navig. 78(2-3): 246-261. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0373463325101136
In: Journal of Navigation. Murray: London. ISSN 0373-4633; e-ISSN 1469-7785, more
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nautical;safety;training;human error;reality |
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- Houben, I.
- Luyckx, D., more
- Potters, G., more
- Demeyer, A.
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| Abstract |
This research investigated the potential improvement of IVR on procedural practical knowledge in maritime safety education in a lifeboat case study. Participants were divided into three groups: a VR, control and VR+ group. A practical test exam with a real lifeboat was conducted to evaluate the differences in number of students passed/failed and overall performances in the execution of lifeboat launching procedures between groups. There was no evidence that the VR students had a higher success rate than students in the control group in correctly and safely performing a lifeboat drill. However, VR students' overall performances on procedural correctness were significantly better than those of the control group, despite that the VR students never practiced with a physical lifeboat. Given the importance of safety in the maritime industry, it is worthwhile to further investigate to what extent IVR can provide a solution to the current limitations in maritime safety education. |
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