SAAM Terminals aims to train new crane operators and enhance the skills of current ones with advanced exercises.
The company has invested US$500,000 in a state-of-the-art simulator from Canadian firm CM Labs Simulators.
“This equipment is pioneering in the Chilean port industry. It offers ground-breaking graphic realism and accurately emulates the movements and forces applied during crane operations. It features screens that replicate all operator viewing angles, providing an immersive experience. In addition, the sounds have been recorded from real equipment to make the simulation even more real,” stated Gastón Moya, SVP of Human Resources and Sustainability for SAAM Terminals.
The simulator features controls that replicate actual equipment, allowing for the recreation of exercises in varying environments and the simulation of common failures, thereby significantly improving operator safety and performance.
“This simulator is a strategic asset for the company. Combined with the port speciality training packages developed with Fundación Chile and CEIM, it will enable us to train new operators and retrain existing ones, providing an essential tool for continuous skill development and efficient, safe operations,” added Moya.
A key benefit of this equipment is its mobility, enabling installation at any SAAM Terminals location. Initially, the simulator will be set up at San Vicente Terminal Internacional (SVTI) in the coming weeks.
Four crane operators from this port have already been trained in Canada and will be responsible for training their colleagues, starting with STS and MHC.
“We are very pleased to have this new tool at SVTI since it will allow us to improve worker training and coaching. This training will also enhance our operators’ careers, promoting talent development in the terminal and improving processes through digital transformation,” commented Ignacio García, SVTI’s People Manager.
