Company-X directors David Hallett (left) and Jeremy Hughes (right) with head of simulation Lance Bauerfeind. Photo / Stephen Barker
Hamilton software company Company-X has been awarded a contract with the New Zealand Navy to build a special training simulation for flight deck officers.
A flight deck officer is in charge of a ship’s flight deck, guiding helicopters to land and take off safely from the deck.
Company-X would use virtual reality headsets and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the simulation to help train flight deck officers, who were already versed in the theory, how to land helicopters safely on a ship’s flight deck.
The simulation will include a variety of real-world training scenarios in changing sea conditions.
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Company-X co-founder David Hallett said the contract is a testament to the company’s expertise in developing and delivering “cutting-edge training solutions”.
“We know this simulation will help the Royal New Zealand Navy provide the best possible training to their flight deck officers.”
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The simulation was expected to be delivered by the middle of next year and would be used to train officers for the Navy’s Anzac-class frigates HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana.
The two frigates are the main combat-ready ships of the New Zealand Navy and primarily conduct maritime security patrols and surveillance operations to ensure New Zealand’s security.
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The HMNZS Te Kaha is homeported in Napier, while the HMNZS Te Mana’s homeport is Tauranga.
Company-X was founded in 2013 by David Hallett and Jeremy Hughes and has previously built training simulations for DeLaval, First Gas, Independent Verification Services and WorkSafe.
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