From Traditional Lectures to Interactive Learning
How saVRee is Modernizing Maritime Education at Warsash Maritime School
Matthew Stewart, Deputy Director at Warsash Maritime School (part of Southampton Solent University), is responsible for training future marine engineers and officers—from cadets to chief engineers and masters. To enhance learning and keep up with evolving training demands, Matthew and his team turned to saVRee’s 3D models as a modern, visual teaching solution.
Traditional teaching tools like lectures and mechanical dissection had limits when it came to illustrating how machinery really worked.
Students often struggled to grasp the design, function, and safety considerations of components without being able to “see inside” them.
The team needed a way to push students beyond memorization—to think critically and understand the “why” behind each component.
saVRee helped break down complex systems into bite-sized, visual components that students could explore and understand.
Instructors used saVRee models for guided demonstrations, while students could independently investigate and review at their own pace.
The visual nature of the models encouraged higher-level thinking, helping students evaluate materials, purpose, and safety implications of equipment.
From entry-level cadets to senior certification candidates, saVRee content scaled to meet a wide range of training needs.
saVRee’s models were adopted throughout Warsash’s maritime engineering and nautical science programs.
Instructors integrated the 3D content into structured classes to demonstrate how systems worked from the inside out.
Learners were encouraged to independently explore the models, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The saVRee team responded quickly to requests and feedback, modeling new components and expanding the library based on real teaching needs.
The school now looks forward to a fully modeled ship in saVRee, offering students a holistic learning journey—from full system views down to individual mechanical seals.
Students grasped not just how components were built, but how they operated and what safety considerations applied.
Lessons became more dynamic and interactive, improving student focus and participation.
saVRee empowered students to explore complex systems on their own, reinforcing in-class instruction.
saVRee’s responsiveness meant new components were frequently added based on faculty input—ensuring the platform evolved alongside curriculum needs.
“The ability to break down complex machinery into manageable chunks for
learners has been a game-changer. saVRee helps students not only understand
how systems work, but also why they work—and how to engage with them
safely in the real world.”
– Matthew Stewart, Deputy Director, Warsash Maritime School
