Graig company Idwal Marine Services is claiming a first in the ship inspection market by offering a virtual reality tour of vessels.
Chairman Chris Williams and managing director Nick Owens gave customers a preview of the product last week and expect the Google Street View style walk around of ships may become the norm for shipping over time.
Owens says the product draws inspiration from the real estate market and the hotel industry and believes it can achieve similar success in the conservative shipping sector.
