Royal Navy using VR tech to train sailors for warships

Published on May 10, 2024



Virtual reality headsets will help train Royal Navy sailors to navigate warships on operations. The Navy's Fareham-based warfare school, HMS Collingwood, has installed nine simulators in sites across the UK. The technology recreates the bridge of present-day warships and shows key waters and harbours the sailors will work in.

Lt Cdr Gavin Lowe said it is a "game changer" for training future navigators. The officer in charge of the Navigational Training Unit was among the first to use the original simulators 20 years ago.

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