Integração de simuladores de navegação no treinamento marítimo: Impacto e desafios para a marinha mercante e a marinha de guerra brasileira

Abstract

ABSTRACT Integration of Navigation Simulators in Maritime Training: Impact and Challenges for the Brazilian Merchant Navy and War Navy This monograph addresses the integration of simulators in Maritime Professional Education and its strategic relevance for Brazil's national defense. The study highlights the use of advanced technologies in the Merchant Marine and the Navy, emphasizing the benefits of these simulators for personnel training. It explores the concepts of Maritime Professional Education, navigation simulators, the implementation of these simulators in the Navy, and their contribution to the National Defense Policy, the Defense Industrial Base, and the National Defense Strategy. Additionally, the monograph discusses the challenges encountered in the use of simulators in the Brazilian Navy, pointing to the need for continuous investments and modernizations to maintain the effectiveness and competitiveness of the armed forces. The study concludes that simulators are essential tools for the training of military personnel, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and operational readiness of the Brazilian armed forces.