DIRECT ANSWER
It aims for simulation rather than arcade handling, modeling wind, waves, current, bank effect, propulsion, loading, draft, mooring, damage, and bridge navigation systems. Exact fidelity still varies by vessel and build.
Systems represented
This table separates published systems from visual effects that remain build-dependent.
| System | Status | What to verify in play |
|---|---|---|
| Wind and current | Yes | Drift and route correction |
| Waves | Yes | Motion and deck exposure |
| Bank effect | Yes | Restricted-water handling |
| Propulsion forces | Yes | Low-speed turning |
| Cargo weight and draft | Yes | Handling and port access |
| Mooring-line tension | Yes | Docking loads |
| Hull damage / flooding | Yes | Collision and heavy-weather response |
| AIS / CPA / TCPA | Yes | Traffic risk decisions |
| Rain, spray, frost | Build-dependent | Current visual implementation |
What ‘realistic’ does not prove
A feature list does not prove professional-training accuracy. We record handling observations by vessel and build, including inertia, turning, tug response, and weather effects.