@article{Mednikarov_Stoyanov_Kalinov_2009, author = {Mednikarov, Boyan and Stoyanov, Nikola and Kalinov, Kalin}, title = {Conceptual Model of Port Security Simulating Complex (Bulgarian Standpoint)}, journal = {TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation}, volume = {3}, number = {4}, pages = {373-378}, year = {2009}, url = {./Article_Conceptual_Model_of_Port_Security_Mednikarov,12,180.html}, abstract = {Using modeling and simulations has established itself as the most effective approach of preparing personnel engaged with crisis management, including the training of port security responsible personnel. On the background of presenting the overall methodology of transforming Bulgarian Harbour Protection System, the paper formulates a set of requirements for port security related education and training and proposes a general model of a simulating complex supporting the education and training process.}, issn = {2083-6473}, publisher = {Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation}, keywords = {Pilot Navigation, Maritime Education and Training (MET), STCW Implementation, Modeling and Simulations (M&S), Port Security System, Harbour Protection System (HPS), Manoeuvring, Marine Simulators} }