Ship Simulator

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developer = VSTEP
distributor = Lighthouse Interactive
platforms = Windows
released = August 15, 2006
engine = Quest3D
genre = Vehicle simulation game
modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
requirements = Windows XP, 2 GHz Intel® Pentium® IV or AMD® Athlon™ processor,512 MB RAM, 4x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, Approx. 300 MB free hard disk space, 64 MB 3D accelerated video card with support for Vertex and Pixel shader 1.1. (nVidia GeForce4+ or ATI)

"Ship Simulator" is a vehicle simulation computer game which simulates maneuvering various ships in different environments, although without the effects of wind and current. It was developed by Dutch company VSTEP and released by Lighthouse Interactive.

hip Simulator 2006

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title= Ship Simulator 2006
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genre= Vehicle Simulation
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input= Keyboard, Mouse or Ship Control UnitThe first version of Ship Simulator was released in 2006 and was titled "Ship Simulator 2006". The user can steer various ships, amongst others a Rotterdam water taxi, a container ship and even the "Titanic", in various weather conditions and in 3 real life harbors, which are Rotterdam, Hamburg and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand. A game element is added to the simulation by means of "missions" which have to be completed as fast or as accurately as possible. Users can also design their own missions, and share with others.

Playable ship types

* "RMS Titanic"
* Container vessel
* Yacht
* Small Container ship
* Inland Cargo ship
* Harbour Patrol ship
* Tug boat
* Power boat
* Taxi boat

The game has a built-in scenario editor to create new missions.

A "ship control unit", designed specifically for "Ship Simulator" and enabling more realistic steering, was released later in 2006.

Add-on

Ship Simulator Add-On was released in February 2007. This game is an expansion pack with 6 additional ships and extra features like walking around on the ship. The add-on pack came with new ships, as mentioned above. These are listed below:

* Cruise Liner Ocean Star
* Tug Boat slightly different from the other, which comes with the game.
* Multi-Purpose Cargo Ship
* Classic Yacht
* Fishing Boat
* Speed Yacht

hip Simulator 2008

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input= Keyboard, Mouse or Ship Control Unit"Ship Simulator 2008" is the new version of "Ship Simulator", released in July 2007 in Germany and the UK. This version also added new features including waves, day/night time transitions, and new boats and ships. The six new ships include a supertanker, red line ferry, large ocean ferry, a new patrol boat and tugs. "Titanic" has also undergone some minor changes for example the Second Class stairwell and the stern section are visitable, as well and the original ships have been updated. Free add-ons will be reportedly be available, including a hovercraft, jetski, barge, improved physics and possibly another environment.

hips

List of ships in Ship Simulator 2008:

* RMS Titanic (Minor changes from the SS2006 version)
* Pride of Rotterdam P&O Cruiseferry
* Arie Visser Lifeboat
* Tugboat (Minor changes from SS2006)
* Fairmount Sherpa Large and powerful anchor handling tugboat
* Pioneer Pilot Boat
* ADF Vermaas Large cargo ship
* Latitude Very Large Crude Carrier VLCC (Supertanker)
* Red Eagle Car ferry ran by the Southampton ferry company Red Funnel
* Red Jet 4 Fast ferry in catamaran style, also run by Red Funnel
* RPA-12 Rotterdam Port Authority Rescue boat

Add-On

An Official Addon for Ship Simulator 2008 has been released, and the addon has been titled "New Horizons." The addon features 8 new ships, the addition of multiplayer functionality, new sailing areas, 20 new missions, in game downloading of new missions, Option to connect and disconnect barges to the pushboat in-game, and new walkthrough options. Unlike previous rumors, the add-on for ship simulator 2008 must be purchased and cannot be free if you own the 2006 add-on.

External links

* [http://www.shipsim.com Official Ship Simulator website]