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Revolutionizing Maritime Learning: Introducing SimuHelm’s COLREG 72 in 3D Interactive

The world’s first 3D interactive COLREG 72 simulator — built by seafarers for seafarers, and completely free for cadets and watch officers.

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Explore detailed 3D models of maritime equipment, vessels, and systems with interactive part selection, blueprint mode, and mesh inspection.

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COLREGs 72 — Interactive 3D

SimuHelm’s COLREGs 72 interactive 3D simulator. Learn vessel identification, aspect angles, day shapes, and light configurations in real-time 3D.

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IALA Maritime Buoyage System — Interactive 3D

SimuHelm’s IALA Maritime Buoyage System (MBS) viewer in interactive 3D. Explore cardinal marks, lateral marks, and special purpose buoys with day/night modes and component inspection.

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