In SOSc , MARIN simulates the 'sea of the future' in large spherical and moving simulators: an emission-free ship of the future powered by hydrogen and wind propulsion, a maintenance ship for offshore wind turbines with cranes and underwater drones, and a new KNRM lifeboat. They will also be used to research the application of virtual reality techniques and the monitoring of unmanned ships. Crews can be trained at the simulator centre for maritime operations that are becoming increasingly complex as container ships get bigger, sea traffic increases and weather patterns become more unpredictable. All simulators can be linked together to simulate situations with multiple ships operating in difficult conditions at sea.