Naval Firefighting Training
Hyper-realistic VR firefighting that trains naval crews to handle onboard emergencies safely and effectively.
OneBonsai collaborated with the Belgian Navy and RMA to build a hyper-realistic VR firefighting simulator that replicates life aboard a frigate. The solution improves safety, boosts retention, and standardizes naval training, delivering authentic experience without the risks of live fire exercises.
Challenge
Safe and Standardized Firefighting Training at Sea
Solution
Hyper-Realistic VR Firefighting Simulator
Approach
Realism with Controlled Risk
Outcome
Safer, More Effective Naval Preparedness
Challenge
Traditional naval firefighting training was limited by safety risks, scheduling challenges, and inconsistent procedures across units. Replicating high-risk scenarios aboard ships was dangerous and costly, yet crews needed realistic practice to be prepared for emergencies. Also environmental pushback limited the amount of training sessions with live fires.
“Live fire exercises at sea were too dangerous and inconsistent to prepare crews properly.”
Solution
OneBonsai partnered with the Belgian Navy and the Royal Military Academy (RMA) to create a VR training program simulating a frigate environment. The system includes smoke effects, realistic fire dynamics, and even a tracked fire hose, giving trainees authentic practice without real-world danger.
APPROACH
The VR platform recreated naval environments and firefighting conditions with high fidelity, allowing crews to train on procedures and teamwork in a safe, repeatable way. Collaboration with naval experts ensured scenarios matched real-world protocols, while VR removed the risks of live fire drills.
“It felt like being on a real frigate but without the danger. It allowed us to train multiple times and focus on communication.”
Outcome
The immersive VR program improved knowledge retention, enhanced real-world performance, and provided standardized training across naval units. It set a new benchmark for military training by combining realism, safety, and innovation preparing personnel for high-stakes scenarios without endangering lives or equipment.
Naval Firefighting Training
Naval Firefighting Training
Naval Firefighting Training
“VR provides us with options to train at scale. We therefore see it as a force multiplier.”
