Manxman has made its first virtual visit to the new Liverpool ferry terminal.
The Steam Packet Company says some officers recently took a trip to simulator facilities in the Netherlands to try some navigation scenarios on a virtual model of the vessel.
They were able to safely test approaches to Liverpool and Heysham ports in different weather and tidal conditions.
The company says this experience feeds into risk assessments for the real world.
Manx Utilities hopes sewer cleaning means end of odour problems
What's being done to tackle crash blackspots?
New TT schedule will be reviewed on yearly basis
No successful driving theory test appeals in past 10 years
Steam Packet announces tomorrow morning's sailings will go on time
Firefighter to raise money by wearing full gear in fitness competition
Visa fraudster convicted in Isle of Man immigration scam