Abstract: A simulator, comprising a cabin including a control mechanism and a plurality of windows. A screen is disposed proximate the cabin windows, and the screen includes a viewing area disposed beneath the cabin. At least one window may be disposed on the bottom of the cabin. A plurality of projectors is used to project images on the screen. The cabin is suspended downwardly from a motion actuator that is adapted to move the cabin in response to adjustments made to the control mechanism. The simulator may be used for operator training on container gantry cranes, straddle carriers, portal or harbor cranes, or tower cranes, as examples.