News archive
05-03-2010
The free Powerboat download pack for Ship Simulator 2008 is now available for download at The Shipyard!
05-03-2010
VSTEP's Frank Dolmans talks about the upcoming Ship Simulator Extremes game in this video interview.
19-02-2010
The Selsey III free add-on pack for Ship Sim 2008, including a new bulk ship, is now available at The Shipyard!
12-02-2010
The Wachthaven III free add-on pack, introducing a new vessel for Ship Simulator 2008, is now available at The Shipyard!
05-02-2010
The VLCC Latitude free add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2008 is now available for download at The Shipyard!
25-01-2010
ShipSim Magazine Issue 5, the digital magazine created by and for our community now available for download here.
22-01-2010
The free Bugsier 2 and Pontoon add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2008 is now available for download at The Shipyard!
18-01-2010
The free Sailing Boat add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2008 is now available for download at The Shipyard!
08-01-2010
The free Elbe add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2008 is now available for download at The Shipyard!
22-12-2009
On behalf of VSTEP we wish you a merry Christmas and happy sailing in 2010.
21-12-2009
Don't miss the Christmas edition of our ShipSim Magazine, the digital magazine created by and for our community! You can download it here. Enjoy!
18-12-2009
As a Christmas present to our community, we give you a huge free Triple Super Pack download for Ship Simulator 2008. Get it now at The Shipyard and enjoy!
04-12-2009
The Agile Solution free add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2008: New Horizons is now available for download at The Shipyard!
27-11-2009
The Fairmount Sherpa free add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 and New Horizons is now available for download at The Shipyard!
20-11-2009
Players looking for even more simulation immersion, will want to check out the new Ship Console control unit for use with our Ship Simulator games and now available here!
20-11-2009
The Igor K free add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2008: New Horizons is now available for download at The Shipyard!
13-11-2009
The RPA-12 free add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 and New Horizons is now available for download at The Shipyard!
06-11-2009
The Pride of Rotterdam & Portoferraio Angel Double Super Pack free add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 and New Horizons is now available for download at The Shipyard!
03-11-2009
Prime Minister of The Netherlands opens Europort '09 Expo using VSTEP's Ship Simulator! Read more...
30-10-2009
The Jumbo Javelin Super Pack free add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 and New Horizons is now available for download at The Shipyard!
23-10-2009
New free Red Jet Super Pack add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 and New Horizons available for download at The Shipyard!
16-10-2009
NEW! Free Red Eagle Super Pack add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 and New Horizons now available for download at The Shipyard!
09-10-2009
Dutch Industry Magazine Schuttevaer published an article about the energy efficient Ship Sim game in cooperation with Voortvarend Besparen. Read more...
08-10-2009
In cooperation with Maritime Magazine Schuttevaer and VoortVarend Besparen we have organized a Voortvarend Besparen contest and are giving away prizes to the most energy efficient players of this free simulator game. More details about entering this contest can be found at the contest page.
03-10-2009
Issue two of ShipSim Magazine, the digital magazine created by our community is now available here.
02-09-2009
NEW! Issue one of ShipSim Magazine, a monthly digital magazine created by and for our community is now available for download here.
21-08-2009
Ship Simulator Extremes: New trailer released at GamesCom 2009 in Cologne.
12-08-2009
Paradox interactive to secure worldwide publishing rights for next Ship Simulator game. Read more...
24-07-2009
We recently came across the new sail simulator game, Sail Simulator 5, which the Ship Sim team enjoyed playing. As we thought other Ship Sim players might also enjoy a journey into the world of virtual sailing, we have negotiated a special deal exclusively for Ship Sim players. Purchase Sail Simulator 5 and benefit from a EUR 5 discount. (discount offer valid until August 15th).
03-07-2009
Greenpeace announces RW III in next Ship Simulator game. Players can sail the virtual Rainbow Warrior III in early 2010. Real vessel to be completed in 2011. Read more...
12-05-2009
Fill in our ss.com community survey (closing date June 1st) and be the first to win the next Ship Simulator 2010 game!
07-05-2009
Ship Simulator Professional voted winner of the prestigious Best Serious Game 2009 award at the Serious Games conference in London. Read more...
04-05-2009
VSTEP will be demonstrating its simulation and virtual training platforms at ITEC 2009 in Brussels from 12-14 May. Come visit us at stand G144.
24-04-2009
Due to the growing list of international Ship Simulator Professional clients, VSTEP is looking for an Installation and Support Engineer. More information here.
08-04-2009
Ship Simulator Professional has been nominated for the prestigious Serious Games Award 2009. This award will be handed out at the 4th Annual Serious Games Expo in London on May 7th, 2009. The winner will be selected through online vote. You can vote until May 1st 2009 by clicking here and submitting your vote on the left!
12-02-2009
Ship Sim Professional v2.0 introduced at Maritime Vietnam '09 Expo. Visit us at stand 1200 from 25-27th February.
29-01-2009
German television station visits VSTEP stand at BOOT 2009 Expo in Düsseldorf. Watch it here.
15-01-2009
VSTEP will attend the BOOT 2009 Expo in Düsseldorf from 17-25 january. Visit us at stand E63 in Hall 13 (13E63).
13-01-2009
Reduced price for all Ship Sim 2008 products and add-on New Horizons !
05-01-2009
Virtual Ship Sim vessel Jumbo Javelin nominated as "Great ship of 2008" in acclaimed Maritime Reporter Magazine!
18-12-2008
First teaser video of the new Ship Simulator 2010 released on shipsim.com. Watch the HD version here.
03-12-2008
Name change for our pro version. Ship Simulator 2008 Professional will become Ship Simulator Professional v2.0.
17-11-2008
In response to popular demand, we added a Navy Frigate to Ship Simulator Professional v2.0. Watch a video here.
12-11-2008
Jumbo Javelin: FREE new vessel available for Ship Simulator 2008 players. Download it here!
31-10-2008
Ship Simulator 2008 nominated for the Dutch Game Awards!
22-10-2008
Watch our new video showing the advanced Ocean wave system of Ship Simulator 2008 Professional. HD version available here!
10-10-2008
New & reduced price for Ship Sim 2008 and the official add-on New Horizons !
06-10-2008
Ship Simulator 2008 Collector's Edition box now available. Order it here!
19-09-2008
Our new ocean system for the upcoming Ship Simulator 2008 Professional has been revealed. To view our new ocean in action, click here and then scroll all the way down.
08-09-2008
Two new vessels for Ship Simulator 2008 released at The Shipyard! Read all about it here...
18-08-2008
We have three copies of ShipSim 2008 Pro (worth €2000 each) and other prizes to give away amongst eligible participants of our Industry Professional survey. This survey is only intended for professionals working in the maritime industry and are looking to use professional maritime training simulators.
30-07-2008
VSTEP is looking for a maritime professional. Click here for a vacancy description.
23-07-2008
PlayHard, one of Russia's leading game websites published an extensive interview about Ship Simulator 2008 and VSTEP. Read all about it here!
11-07-2008
Ship Simulator 2008 Pro Edition used for professional DP Training! More info here.
08-07-2008
Ship Simulator 2008 Sail the Open Sea Contest: Winners announced!
07-07-2008
The Shipyard, new online vessel & environment shop for Ship Simulator 2008 is now live! Read all about it!
26-06-2008
The amBX patch for Ship Simulator 2008 & New Horizons has been released. More info here!
23-06-2008
Add new horn sounds and radio chatter to Ship Simulator 2008 with this newly released user created update! Available here.
11-06-2008
The Multiplayer Server application for Ship Simulator 2008 has been released.
03-06-2008
A trailer for New Horizons has been released. Watch the HD version here!
30-05-2008
The v1.4.2 update for Ship Simulator 2008 has been released! A changelog for this release can be found here!
04-04-2008
Ship Simulator 2008 Add-On: New Horizons now available for download!
19-03-2008
Ship Simulator 2008 Add-on New Horizons has gone gold!
04-03-2008
VSTEP announces cooperation with Philips to use amBX technology for Ship Simulator 2008.
21-12-2007
The v1.3 update for Ship Simulator 2008 has been released!
08-11-2007
Motorship wrote a review about the use of Ship Simulator 2008 in professional training applications.
09-10-2007
The AD, a Dutch daily newspaper, wrote an article about VSTEP and it's part in the creative industry growth in Rotterdam.
10-09-2007
PCM wrote a dutch review of the v1.1 version of Ship Simulator 2008.
03-09-2007
Dutch magazine PC Gameplay published a review of Ship Simulator 2008.
18-07-2007
Boxed version of Ship Simulator 2008 now shipping!
