Navy opens $10m warship simulator: pics

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The training simulator runs out full missions and part-tasks to train junior seamen in varying conditions including rough seas, storms and clear skies.

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Navy officers-in-training taking the virtual helm.

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All of the tools present on the bridge represent those used on actual Navy warships to make training as realistic as possible.

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A Navy officer-in-training takes part in a training exercise. Imagine taking your driving test on a 3500-tonne Australian Navy warship.

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A cadet steers through iconic Sydney Harbour.

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The facility has been constructed on the HMAS Watson in Sydney.

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"This facility is at the cutting edge of simulator technology and provides junior seaman officers with very realistic training so they will be capable of carrying out the duties of the officer-of-the-watch before heading out to sea," said rear admiral Gilmore.

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Screens feed data to the cadets as they carry out their mission.