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Use of Simulation for Training and Improving Ships Maintenance Performance

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|Jul 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 149 - 159
Published on: Jul 5, 2025
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

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