Multi-location Scenario-based Serious Game in a Virtual Ship Environment for Enhancing Electrical Troubleshooting Learning Process of Marine Electrical Engineers

Failure to address an engineering issue aboard a vessel may result in a safety-threatening situation.The Safety and Shipping Review 2024 indicates that the majority of global accidents are attributed to mechanical damage or failure (11,506), followed by collisions with other vessels (3,014), wrecks or strandings (2,808), and contact with port infrastructure (1,916) [1].The onboard officer and onshore engineer must ensure all issues are resolved before or during the voyage.Failure to Correct Known Problems is categorized under the Human Factor Analysis and Classification System for Maritime Accidents (HFCAS-MA) [2].Therefore, troubleshooting is indispensable element of every engineering practice.This competence involves identifying and correcting problems in an engineering system by developing a strategy within a time-limited setting [3].In addition, the increase in automation and digitalization on-board merchant ships changed the operational profiles of the seafarers and their competence requirements for various functions [1,4].Marine electrical engineers in the shipbuilding company or dockyard must ensure that all the systems function properly.Also, an essential performance requirement of the Electro Technical Officer (ETO) qualification is the ability to detect electrical malfunctions, identify the fault location, and implement measures to prevent damage [5].Acquiring troubleshooting skills is typically achieved through experiential learning, marked by trial-and-error, on-thejob training, and the progress of problem-solving abilities.