Paradox Interactive have today released new downloadable content, free-of-charge, for their maritime simulator Ship Simulator Extremes.

Here’s info on the DLC:

In Harbor Pilot, players will experience the pressures and responsibilities of a Maritime Pilot, reflecting the real-life importance of the profession in maritime safety, and how the economic and environmental risks from today’s large sea vessels makes the role of the pilot truly essential. Join ships in need of a pilot, board them and take the helm as you assist and guide them safely into port. With millions of dollars under your control, do you have the versatility and ability to cope with the stress of a harbor pilot?

The Harbor Pilot DLC was created in close cooperation with the Dutch Pilot Association.

Here are some key features as given by the devs:

• Advanced, state-of-the-art Pilot Tender vessel and Pilot Character
• Four realistic pilot missions.
• Learn how to board a ship using your tender vessel and then pilot a variety of vessels into dock.
• Added Pilot Boat functionality to the Mission Editor, allowing for creation and sharing of specific Pilot missions
• Developed in cooperation with the Dutch Pilot Association

Paradox Interactive and VSTEP today announced the release of the Ship Simulator Extremes – Ferry Pack, a brand new DLC expansion for Ship Simulator Extremes. The DLC is now available on all leading digital distribution platforms. The latest expansion for the Ship Simulator Extremes series is available for $14,99/€14.99.

The Ship Simulator Extremes Ferry Pack DLC allows virtual captains to command five different ferries, giving them full control as they sail through many of the world’s most popular ferry routes, and also adds a new campaign with 10 new missions to the original Ship Simulator Extremes. Whether it be for cargo or public transit, the new Ship Simulator Extremes Ferry Pack DLC will give the most veteran of seafarers a challenge and will ensure hours of additional gameplay.

Feature List:
• 5 new Ferry types (Fast, Channel, River, etc.) available in Campaign, Free Roam and Multiplayer mode.
• Ferry specific gameplay: Ferry ramp & door opening for loading/unloading, Directional switch for two-ender ferries, etc.
• New Ferry campaign featuring 10 missions all over the world
• Ferry mission functionality added to the Mission Editor, allowing for creation and sharing of Ferry specific missions