Abstract This paper presents Survey Simulator (SuSi), a Virtual Reality (VR) based training tool developed by DNV GL. Survey Simulator offers virtual environments of various ship types and one offshore structure. Various deficiencies (technical and safety-related) can be simulated in the virtual environment. Trainees practice in VR finding and documenting these deficiencies. The paper describes key features, practical aspects of creating virtual environments, training options, and feed-back from users. 1. Introduction Survey Simulator (in short SuSi) was developed for internal training of DNV GL surveyors, but then developed into a training solution for external customers. It presents a “concentrate” of corporate knowledge and “good practice” experience related to surveying maritime structures. The main idea behind the SuSi’s approach is moving dangerous, time and cost consuming educational tasks into the safe and inexpensive environment of Virtual Reality, Fig.1.weiterlesen