Ludus & Deepsea: VR safety training sets sail!
First Immersive CPR training on a drillship, a next-level health and safety initiative in the Oil&Gas sector
Challenge: the lack of realistic and recurring training in a high-risk environment
Onboard a drillship, every second matters during a medical emergency. Yet traditional safety training methods often fall short. They lack realism, engagement, and frequency, making it harder for crew members to retain life-saving skills like CPR when it matters most.
According to the OPITO standard, CPR is covered as part of the BOSIET certification; typically, only once every four years. While foundational, this interval raises an important question:
Is a single training session every four years truly enough to keep offshore crews prepared for real-world emergencies?
This pilot set out to answer a critical challenge:
Can immersive VR technology provide a more effective, engaging, and practical way to train crews in CPR, right where they work?
Solution: immersive and periodic VR training with Ludus’ CPR simulation
Collaborating with Ludus, Deepsea Networks delivered a fully integrated, plug-and-play training solution designed specifically for the offshore environment. The deployment included:
VR headsets, ready for rapid setup within the drillship’s meeting room.
The Ludus CPR simulation, offering immersive and realistic emergency training scenarios.
Built-in connectivity, ensuring seamless performance even in remote offshore conditions.
An OPITO instructor to guide the participants and train the Offshore HSE advisor for future sessions.
By bundling connectivity into its managed service, one of the biggest barriers to offshore VR adoption is removed — enabling truly immersive training, anywhere.
This was also possible thanks to the wireless features of the Ludus simulation. The technology is compatible with any CPR dummy and does not require cables or computer connections.
It was quite impressive to see how crew members could jump directly into CPR scenarios, practicing critical techniques in a high-pressure simulation — all without disrupting daily operations,
Pablo Botello Comi – Onboard HSE advisor
We’d like to send a big thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate in the CPR training using VR technology. It was an absolutely amazing experience – engaging, realistic, and a whole new way to learn something so important.
We truly appreciate the chance to be part of something so innovative. Combining life-saving skills with cutting-edge tech? That’s next-level training – literally! This fresh and immersive approach not only made learning more effective, but also way more fun. We’re genuinely impressed and excited about what the future of training looks like. Thanks again for letting us be part of it – we’re pumped!
Maciej Wilczynski – OIM/Master
Results of the pilot
Though still a pilot, the outcomes were clear:
- 3x more crew participation than typical training sessions.
- Boost in confidence and engagement reported by crew.
- Zero technical setup required by the vessel's team.
- Feasibility proven for rapid deployment on offshore assets.
What's Next
Following the successful CPR training pilot, broader discussions are underway to expand immersive safety modules across additional emergency scenarios and vessels. Ludus’ platform includes other useful realistic simulations, such as First aid or Fire extinguishing.
The goal is helping offshore teams train smarter, safer, and faster - using immersive technology that works where it matters most.
It’s not the future. It’s already offshore.