KILO SOLUTIONS LTD

What KILO SOLUTIONS LTD does

Kilo Solutions Ltd is a Plymouth, UK-based private limited company founded in 2020 that provides maritime crew training built around untethered Virtual Reality bridge simulation. The company's flagship product, VASCO (Virtual Advancement System for Competent Operations), is described as the world's first untethered VR bridge simulator and runs on consumer-grade Meta Quest headsets over cloud connectivity, supporting up to five concurrent learners per instance with unlimited remote observers and a scenario authoring tool (VASCO Planner). Around this core platform, Kilo has built a portfolio that includes VIAB (a portable, self-contained VR bridge simulator for offline environments), VASCO Supported (remote coaching and evaluation by Master Mariner instructors, recognized by the Nautical Institute for CPD), VASCO 4 Education (multi-vessel scenarios for up to 12 learners), VECR (a Minimum Viable Product engine control room simulator), BRM Refresher Training aligned to IMO Model Course 1.22, a Virtual Seafarer Academy online learning platform, and bespoke e-learning and consultancy services.

The business model combines one-time hardware revenue (VIAB), recurring subscription revenue (VASCO Supported sessions, Virtual Seafarer Academy subscriptions, and bespoke hosted LMS), and professional services revenue (consultancy and bespoke online learning). GTM is sales-led and enterprise-focused, with prospective clients requesting demos or booking training sessions through the company website. Target customers span five verticals: Superyacht, Cruise, Defence (including Royal Navy and US Navy), Commercial Shipping, and Education (including Maine Maritime Academy and Odessa National Maritime University). The company employs 1–10 people, has not disclosed external funding, and operates globally with a presence in the UK, US, and Ukraine.

Name

KILO SOLUTIONS LTD

Legal name

Kilo Solutions Ltd

Website

https://kilo-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kilo Solutions Ltd provides untethered VR maritime bridge simulation, online learning, and consultancy for crew training and competency development. It serves naval forces, maritime academies, commercial shipping, cruise, and superyacht operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training Simulation Software

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (48833), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Twins & Scenario-Based Systems Training (Equipment/Process Simulators) (EDAFAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Support Systems (IMABAKAO), VR-Based Skills Training Simulations (Soft Skills, Customer Service, Leadership) (EDAFAJAA), Creator Tools & Content Pipelines for Immersive Learning (VR lesson builders, 3D asset workflows) (EDAFAJAL), Digital Labs, Simulations & Virtual Practicals (Non-XR) (EDAFACAF)

Keywords

• Maritime simulation training
• Virtual reality training
• Bridge resource management
• Seafarer education
• Maritime e-learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. VASCO Supported Training Sessions: Remote access to Master Mariner instructors for coaching, mentoring and evaluation. Clients book sessions via online booking system. Training delivered via Meta Quest headsets with sessions including Pre-Brief, VASCO Scenario, Debrief and Report.
2. VIAB Hardware Sales: Sale of portable, self-contained VR bridge simulation training solution housed in durable case. Available in 4-headset or 2-headset configurations for offline training capability.
3. Consultancy Services: Expert consultancy services working across safety management, navigational standards and seafarer competence. Assigned consultants explore business challenges and shape outcomes.
4. Bespoke Online Learning / Virtual Seafarer Academy: Hosted Learning Management System providing 24/7 access to online courses. Includes branded LMS for businesses and individual seafarer access.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kilo Solutions develops and delivers VASCO, the world's first untethered Virtual Reality bridge simulator for maritime training, accessed via Meta Quest headsets. The portfolio combines a proprietary VR simulation platform with portable VIAB hardware kits, instructor-led remote coaching (VASCO Supported), a multi-vessel academic edition (VASCO 4 Education), an engine control room simulator (VECR), and an online learning platform (Virtual Seafarer Academy), targeting navies, commercial shipping operators, superyacht and cruise fleets, and maritime academies worldwide.

Product overview

KILO SOLUTIONS LTD offers a unified maritime training platform centered on VASCO (Virtual Advancement System for Competent Operations), the world's first untethered VR bridge simulator. The portfolio comprises multiple product variants and services: VASCO as the flagship core product; VASCO Supported for remote coaching with Master Mariner instructors; VIAB (VASCO in a Box) for portable/offline training; VASCO 4 Education for academic institutions enabling multi-vessel scenarios; VECR (Virtual Engine Control Room) for engine control room simulation; BRM Refresher Training for Bridge Resource Management CPD; plus Consultancy Services and the Virtual Seafarer Academy online learning platform. The platform leverages Meta Quest VR headsets, cloud-based connectivity, and the VASCO Planner tool for scenario creation, with analytics for competency evaluation aligned to 7 pre-defined standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VASCO: Virtual Advancement System for Competent Operations - World's first untethered Virtual Reality Bridge Simulator for maritime training, enabling Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and ColRegs training via wireless VR headsets.
• VASCO Supported
• VIAB
• VASCO 4 Education
• VECR
• Virtual Seafarer Academy
• Kilo Online Learning

Products and services

• VASCO (Virtual Advancement System for Competent Operations) World's first untethered Virtual Reality bridge simulator for maritime training, enabling up to 5 learners per instance with unlimited observers via cloud-based connectivity and Meta Quest headsets, with the VASCO Planner scenario creation tool for instructor-authored training missions.
• VASCO Supported Remote coaching, mentoring and evaluation service delivered by Kilo's Master Mariner instructors via VASCO VR, covering Pre-Brief, VASCO Scenario, Debrief and Report, with evaluation aligned to 7 pre-defined competency standards and recognition by the Nautical Institute for CPD.
• VIAB (VASCO in a Box) Fully self-contained portable VR bridge simulation training solution housed in a durable case for environments without reliable internet connectivity; available with 4 or 2 Meta Quest headsets.
• VASCO 4 Education Multi-vessel VR Bridge Simulation designed for maritime educators, supporting up to 4 vessels and 12 learners engaged simultaneously in the same live exercise to expand simulator capacity and enable next-generation seafarer training.
• VECR (Virtual Engine Control Room) VR simulation of a ship's engine control room including generator panels, shore panel, bow thruster panel, and computer screens with mimic graphics for maritime engineer training, currently in Minimum Viable Product stage.
• BRM Refresher Training Bridge Resource Management refresher training recognised for CPD by the Nautical Institute and aligned with IMO Model Course 1.22, Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork, delivered via VASCO Supported VR.
• Consultancy Services Maritime training consultancy drawing on combined maritime, training and communications expertise to help organisations address safety management, navigational standards and seafarer competence challenges.
• Virtual Seafarer Academy (VSA) Comprehensive online learning platform providing maritime courses from entry-level bridge operations to leadership and management, including a hosted Learning Management System for tracking progress and compliance.
• Bespoke Online Learning Custom-designed digital learning content aligned to maritime standards and operational needs, hosted on learning management systems 24/7 and accessible across multiple devices for maritime businesses and individual seafarers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% Training Budget Savings (Superyacht sector)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationMeta Quest headsets are used as the VR hardware platform for accessing VASCO VR training environments. Seafarers join training sessions using Meta Quest headsets via Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot.
• Nautical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVASCO BRM CPD training is recognised by the Nautical Institute for Continuing Professional Development. Training is aligned with IMO Model Course 1.22, Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seagull Maritime: Seagull provides maritime e-learning, onboard training, and competency management software used by commercial shipping fleets. Comparable to Kilo on the online learning and crew competence side, though traditionally non-VR rather than VR-led.
• Virtual Marine Technology: Virtual Marine builds marine emergency response, damage control, and bridge simulators with VR and serious-game capabilities for maritime and offshore operators. Direct competitor on immersive VR marine simulation, with particular overlap on emergency response and team-based training.
• Force Technology: Force Technology operates maritime training centres and simulators for offshore and shipping clients, offering both simulator-based training and consultancy. Overlaps with Kilo on maritime crew competence development and bridge team training services.
• Kongsberg Maritime (K-Sim): Kongsberg's K-Sim range is one of the most established maritime bridge and engine room simulator families globally, serving navies, maritime academies, and commercial shipping operators. K-Sim is the incumbent benchmark that Kilo's VASCO platform is positioned against, particularly on cost and accessibility of training.
• Wärtsilä Voyage (Transas): Wärtsilä Voyage (incorporating Transas) provides ship simulation, navigation, and training solutions widely used by maritime academies and commercial fleets. Directly comparable to Kilo on bridge simulation and e-navigation training, with deep installed base and global service network.
• Marlins: Marlins delivers maritime training, testing, and crew competence solutions including e-learning and language testing for seafarers. Comparable to Kilo on crew competence assessment and online learning, though traditionally classroom/LMS rather than VR.

Emerging players

• STRIVR: STRIVR is an enterprise VR training platform used across sports, retail, and frontline workforce training. Comparable to Kilo on the VR-based skills training and immersive learning technology stack, though operating across different verticals rather than maritime specifically.
• Adrena Software: Adrena produces navigation and routing software/simulation for offshore and yacht racing. Partial overlap with Kilo on maritime navigation visualisation and route planning, though more oriented toward racing and offshore passages than training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KiloSolutions1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kilosolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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