IMSF HISTORY

In the late 1970's, marine simulators became a popular training method for vessel safety and productivity. While there were no uniform simulator standards, many simulator users operated without complete consensus.

In 1978, the International Marine Simulator Forum (IMSF) organised and established compatible languages and formats for ship equations of motion, thus initiating simulator operator standards.

Today, the Forum focuses its activities on classification of marine simulators and simulator performance standards in addition to reviewing and comparing simulator's characteristics. The IMSF consists of members from over 60 organisations from 15 countries, yet growth is anticipated and encouraged.