Bunker supplier Peninsula has expanded its partnership with the University of Gibraltar through the creation of the Peninsula Maritime Simulation Suite, a new training facility designed to support cadet education and professional development.
The simulator, funded by Peninsula, will deliver mandatory training required by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and form part of the university’s wider plan to establish a full Maritime Simulation Centre.
It will also support the BSc (Hons) Maritime Science and Cadetship programme, helping cadets work towards their Certificate of Competence as Officers of the Watch.
“The Peninsula Maritime Simulation Suite is a game-changer for our cadets and the wider maritime sector. It allows us to deliver high-impact, cost-effective training aligned with industry needs, while also attracting international talent to Gibraltar,” said Aaron Lopez, Head of the University of Gibraltar’s Maritime Academy.
The facility will feature a Part Task Navigational Bridge Simulator using Wärtsilä technology, compliant with the MCA’s updated sea-time equivalency requirements. It will support instruction in English, Spanish and French, and provide tailored training modules for Peninsula officers and crew, including LNG bunkering and other complex operations.
