Ocean Learning Platform - Existing software and content update

This USB installer includes updates to the Ocean Learning Platform software and associated learning content for existing installations.

This article describes how to update the OLP application and its contents.

On systems where the Ocean Learning Platform is preconfigured with a supported Windows environment:

• If Windows 11 is installed, the installer only needs to be run once. After clicking install on the window
  with system check, it will proceed directly to the Choose components screen, where you can select the Service Pack and content (Complete or Scope). The installer will then install the Service Pack followed by the content automatically. 
• If Windows 10 is installed, it will first need to be upgraded to Windows 11, before running the OLP installer.

Content versioning
The learning content provided on this USB reflects the latest available version at the time the USB was prepared. As learning content is updated regularly and made available via downloadable packages, newer versions may be available through download links than those included on this USB.

To ensure your installation includes the most up-to-date learning content, please contact Support to request the latest available download links. 

If your full database has not been updated, or if any eLearning modules are missing following installation, please contact Support. They will assist you by providing access to the appropriate individual eLearning module download links.

1. Supported operating system

• Windows 11 
• Windows Server 2019 
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2025

1.1 Hardware requirements

• Memory (RAM): Minimum 8GB; 16GB or more recommended
• CPU: 64 bit Intel or AMD x64 processor, 2.0GHz or faster
• Storage:
  - Minimum 512GB free disk space for content and data
  - 1TB free disk space recommended

2. Software update

• It is highly recommended that you create an export of your latest training result and send this to your dedicated training address before continuing with this upgrade. 
• Insert the Update USB into your computer and open the USB folder. 
• Double-click Ocean Installer to launch the application. 
• Follow the on-screen instructions. When you reach the Choose components screen, select Ocean Service Pack (enabled by default) and one of the following options
  - Complete content – Installs all available eLearning content
  - Scope content – Installs only the modules included in your subscription 
• Once the update is complete, generate an export of your latest training results and send it to your company’s designated training email address. 
• Within several hours, you will receive a response containing an updated configuration file.
  - Log in to the Ocean Learning Platform as an administrator and import this file to complete
  the upgrade process.

3. Need more information?

The software installer includes Quick Guides to support system administration and use. These guides are located in: \Quick guides

This folder contains Quick Guides for On Board Administrators and Personnel, along with other role specific instructions.

4. Using the software on a network

When a computer running the Ocean Learning Platform is connected to your network, the platform can be accessed from other computers via a web browser. 

• Open a web browser via the other computer. 

• Enter the following address in the address bar:
  http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080/start/

  Replace xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with the server’s static IP address or host name
  (for example: http://123.567.123.456:8080/start/)