Karco Animation Studios

Karco Animation Studios is the in-house 3D animation and digital production studio of Karishma Marine Solutions Private Limited, the maritime training business operating under the KARCO brand. Based in Mumbai, the studio creates technical animation that explains shipboard operations, engineering systems and safety procedures for commercial shipping crews and maritime institutions.

Its work addresses the challenge of communicating complex, high-consequence procedures to multicultural crews across language barriers. Productions combine detailed vessel and machinery models with visual explanations of operational hazards, emergency responses and accident causes. The studio brings together animation production and maritime subject expertise to translate technical material into visual training content.

Maritime animation and simulation

The production offering spans photorealistic 3D animation, incident reconstruction, procedural training films and interactive augmented reality environments. Capabilities include vessel, rig and machinery modeling, alongside simulations of water, fire, smoke, explosions and mechanical failures. These techniques support explanations of cargo handling, enclosed-space entry, navigation bridge protocols and other onboard activities.

The Accident / Incident Series recreates maritime casualties to examine their root causes. The Ship Specific Series adapts procedural training to particular vessel configurations and emergency arrangements. Other content addresses personal safety, shipboard operations and inspection requirements, including OCIMF SIRE VIQ and RightShip RISQ material.

Training content and delivery

The studio produces bespoke client commissions alongside a syndicated training catalog covering more than 500 maritime scenarios. Its subject matter spans oil and chemical tankers, LNG and LPG carriers, bulk carriers and container ships. Interactive courseware and learning-platform integration extend the use of its animation beyond standalone films, supporting structured training and assessment.

KARCO began as a marine consultancy in 2004 and launched its 3D animated marine safety video initiative in 2007, establishing the foundation of the animation studio. That history connects the studio’s visual production work with the practical demands of seafarer education, operational safety and technical understanding.