By Yang Huiwen

MARINE service provider Bourbon Offshore Asia yesterday launched its first training centre in Singapore amid plans to expand its footprint in Asia.

Estimated to be worth ¥3 million (S$5.7 million), it has a high-tech simulator designed to give seamen practical training in anchor-handling operations.

It includes a deck portion of a vessel as well as command stations allowing crewmen to practise manoeuvring.

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