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ROC-Sim: Train efficiently. Operate safely. Scale with confidence.

Our immersive Remote Operations Centre simulation platform, enabling commercial and defence operators to train crews for remote and autonomous maritime operations without taking vessels out of service.

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High-fidelity simulation for remote and autonomous maritime operations

Powered by our DNV-accredited BMT REMBRANDT simulation technology and integrated within DISC, ROC-Sim uses digital twins and configurable operating centres to replicate real vessels, systems and workflows. Operators can train, test concepts and validate autonomy technologies in realistic, risk-free environments. ROC-Sim also supports assurance and certification activities, helping organisations reduce costs, minimise operational disruption and accelerate the safe adoption of maritime autonomy.

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Applications

Operator training and accreditation

Deliver immersive training experiences that prepare operators for remote and autonomous vessel operations. ROC-Sim supports competency development, procedure validation and accredited training pathways for the maritime workforce of the future.

Mission rehearsal and operational planning

Test missions, routes and operating procedures before deployment. Operators can explore challenging environmental conditions and complex operational scenarios without risk to personnel or assets.

Human-machine teaming

Develop and validate effective interactions between operators and autonomous systems. ROC-Sim enables organisations to refine operating procedures, workload allocation and decision-making processes in hybrid operational environments.

Multi-vessel operations

Train operators to manage multiple vessels simultaneously, enabling organisations to prepare for future operating models that increase efficiency while maintaining safety.

Autonomy software testing and development

Integrate third-party autonomy, navigation and command-and-control systems directly into simulation environments to support testing, evaluation and development.

Command and control optimisation

Assess and improve Remote Operations Centre layouts, interfaces and workflows to enhance operator performance, situational awareness and operational effectiveness.

Assurance, verification and validation

Generate repeatable, traceable simulation-based evidence to support safety cases, certification programmes and regulatory approval processes.

Edge-case and incident analysis

Safely explore rare, high-risk or complex scenarios, including historical incidents that would be impractical, expensive or unsafe to replicate at sea.

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Features and benefits

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Digital twins of your vessels

Communicate value with more impact through immersive demonstrations and real-time visualisation.

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Eliminate vessel downtime

Reduce the need for vessel-based training, lowering costs and minimising disruption to operational schedules.

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Immersive first-person training

Train within realistic Remote Operations Centres that replicate operational systems, interfaces and workflows.

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Accelerate crew readiness

Prepare operators for remote control, autonomous operations and multi-vessel management through repeatable, high-fidelity training scenarios.

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Improve safety

Explore challenging operational conditions, emergency situations and edge cases in a safe, controlled environment.

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Support human-autonomy teaming

Develop and validate procedures that enable effective collaboration between operators and autonomous systems.

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Software-in-the-loop testing

Connect autonomy, navigation and command-and-control systems directly into the simulation environment for development, testing and evaluation.

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Build regulatory confidence

Support verification, validation and assurance activities through traceable simulation-based evidence aligned with evolving autonomy frameworks and regulatory expectations.

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Reduce emissions

Lower the environmental impact associated with training voyages and repeated sea trials.

Success stories

ROCSim wins Seawork Innovation Award

BMT's ROC‑Sim has been recognised with the Seawork 2026 Innovation Award in the Autonomous & Remote Operations category, highlighting its contribution to the safe development, training and assurance of autonomous maritime operations.

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The training highlighted that technological advancement alone is insufficient. Mission success in autonomous maritime operations depends on disciplined supervision, effective risk assessment, and informed decision-making.

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Officer of the Nigerian Navy

Meet the experts

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Jesse Loynes

Maritime Autonomous Systems Consultant

Jesse is an experienced engineer and operations manager specialising in maritime autonomous systems, with more than 20 years' experience in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), engineering assurance and operational delivery. He combines extensive practical expertise with a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Competence and is completing an MSc in Engineering.

At BMT, Jesse leads the development of ROC-Sim, an innovative Remote Operation Centre Simulator designed to support the research, design and training of remote vessel operators. He has shaped the facility's requirements, coordinated multidisciplinary teams and is working with customers to develop future research and training opportunities.

He also led BMT's contribution to the Innovate UK-funded ROC+DOCK programme, delivering an integrated simulation capability for South Devon College in partnership with HydroSurv.

Beyond project delivery, Jesse helps shape the future of maritime autonomy as a Board Member of the Future At Sea Technologies (FAST) Cluster and a member of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's National Correspondence Group.
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Jesse Loynes

Maritime Autonomous Systems Consultant

Jesse is an experienced engineer and operations manager specialising in maritime autonomous systems, with more than 20 years' experience in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), engineering assurance and operational delivery. He combines extensive practical expertise with a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Competence and is completing an MSc in Engineering.

At BMT, Jesse leads the development of ROC-Sim, an innovative Remote Operation Centre Simulator designed to support the research, design and training of remote vessel operators. He has shaped the facility's requirements, coordinated multidisciplinary teams and is working with customers to develop future research and training opportunities.

He also led BMT's contribution to the Innovate UK-funded ROC+DOCK programme, delivering an integrated simulation capability for South Devon College in partnership with HydroSurv.

Beyond project delivery, Jesse helps shape the future of maritime autonomy as a Board Member of the Future At Sea Technologies (FAST) Cluster and a member of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's National Correspondence Group.

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Latest insights

BMT to Launch ROC-Sim at Oceanology International on the NCMA Stand

Bridging naval and commercial worlds, ROC Sim is a platform agnostic, dual use simulator that lets defence and civilian operators test, train and assure uncrewed systems together in one high fidelity virtual environment - turning separate technology silos into a shared, mission ready autonomy space.

ROC + DOCK collaboration demonstrates the future of Uncrewed Surface Vessel remote operations

BMT, in collaboration with Hydrosurv and South Devon College, is proud to unveil the latest milestone in maritime autonomy: the ROC + DOCK project.

BMT Collaborates on ROC + DOCK Project to Drive Maritime Innovation in the UK

BMT is collaborating on a decarbonisation project for the UK's maritime sector. In partnership with South Devon College and HydroSurv, BMT aims to drive clean and sustainable maritime innovation in the UK’s Southwest and beyond.
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