What is virtual reality? In short, it’s technology that uses mobile devices, with or without headsets, to provide users a simulated experience. The idea is for it to be as lifelike as possible inside the experience rather than being an observer. Is this affecting the maritime industry and how? What should your shipyard or other marine business know about VR for the future?
Virtual reality training.
One of the ways VR may positively affect the marine industry is through training. Without spending time and money on training using heavy equipment and materials, VR can get your employees up to speed faster by experiencing something very close to the real thing. This will also help with safety training to run through simulations.
New kinds of conference calls.
Another positive effect of virtual reality will be the new implementations of conference calls. Beyond over the phone or online, you can meet anywhere in the world which can help with demonstrations and other topics of discussion. This can change everything about the way you communicate with employees, managers, and clients.
Working out of the office.
This may also have implications for remote work. It becomes even easier for someone to work at home or at a different site when they have access to projects and builds in real time and virtual reality. This will be most effective for employees who are not required for in-person or hands-on work but do need to see or evaluate the work being done.
Take a tour.
Do you collaborate with other marine industry businesses around the country? Now you don’t need to book expensive travel to tour their facilities. You can change everything about the way your business handles travel for employees and management. You may even be able to see places ahead of time to schedule real-life trips to those locations in the future.
Feedback on design.
Finally, you can also have real-time feedback on designs your company creates and builds. You don’t have to wait for a client to visit your shipyard or other qualifications before you begin building. You can have everyone see what the final project will look like when complete and receive quality feedback on your design.
Work with a leader in shipyard staffing.
Do you have more questions about virtual reality and the maritime industry? Contact the team at Hutco today.
