Professional Ship Simulator

Professional Ship Simulator is a maritime simulation in which you operate ships using detailed onboard systems and manage propulsion, navigation and environmental forces. You can start with guided tutorials or take on missions, earning credits, expanding your fleet and acquiring licenses as you progress from a small harbor operator to a professional captain.

Ship handling and systems

The simulation models propeller torque, bank effect, wind and current drift, anchor behavior and line tension. Ships respond physically to their surroundings, with hull damage and flooding, as well as simulated mooring and towing systems. Larger vessels have wing control stations.

You operate systems for power generation and transmission, along with navigation equipment including Radar with AIS/CPA, sonar and radio communication. Dynamic waves affect a ship’s speed, stability and navigation, from gentle rolling tides to powerful storms.

Weather and traffic

A full day/night cycle and optional real-time weather data accompany changing conditions. Simulated storm fronts, wind, currents and sea states—including fog, rain, snow and rough seas—affect navigation and ship handling. AI traffic ranges from open-water shipping lanes to dense harbor operations.

Ships and locations

The fleet ranges from small service vessels to large commercial ships. It includes:

• Tugboat
• Fishing trawler
• Rescue vessel
• Offshore ship
• Yacht
• Container ship
• Bulk carrier
• LNG tanker
• Cruise ship

The large-scale environments use real-world geographic data and include the Island of Rügen, measuring 60 km x 120 km, and the Strait of Dover, measuring 140 km x 140 km. Authentic seamarks, navigation lights and over 40 harbors form the maritime infrastructure, with dynamic harbor activity, wildlife and detailed coastlines. The tile-based map system is moddable.

Missions and activities

You can transport cargo, operate ferries, fish with sonar and handle offshore logistics. Other tasks include tug assistance, buoy maintenance, rescue missions and firefighting. These activities are available through structured game modes or during free exploration, and require precise ship handling under changing conditions.