Maritime Simulation Team under my leadership introduced the UK’s first MCA-approved Bridge Watchkeeping Skills Simulation Training Programme (BWSSTP) in collaboration with the Merchant Navy Training Board and UK MCA. This pilot course embeds simulation time into cadet training, enabling realistic decision-making practice through advanced simulators and reducing mandatory sea service by up to 30 days. Approved in July 2023, the programme is integrated into the cadet course structure from September 2025 and generates sustainable income (approx. £625K annually). Scheduled to present this innovation at IMO HTW 12 in 2026, reinforcing its global significance in shaping future maritime training standards. Also featured in Wärtsilä global user conferences through impactful presentations such as ‘Simulation Time vs Sea Time’ and ‘Autonomous Shipping – Bridge Simulation as a Training Tool’, influencing international training paradigms.