E-Navigation, Digitalization and Unmanned Ships: Challenges for Future Maritime Education and Training

Baldauf, Michael; Kitada, Momoko; Mehdi, Raza Ali; Dalaklis, Dimitrios

doi:10.21125/inted.2018.2374

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“…simulation based experiments are needed to fill this gap. So far, first preliminary studies on interaction of autonomously navigating ships in VTS controlled areas have been conducted and delivered some principle trends and hints [12] and are useful for further refinement for more detailed follow-up research.…”

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E-Navigation or Autonomous Navigation – Quo vadis?

Sari¹,

Baldauf²,

Kitada³

2019

Maritime Safety International Conference (MASTIC 2018)

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The majority of accidents in the maritime domain is caused to by human errors. One of the measures to reduce human-related marine accidents is proposed to implement the e-Navigation concept according to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) strategy implementation plan. E-Navigation is harmonized collection, integration, exchange and presentation of information that facilitate berth to berth operations. To achieve this, the introduction of electronic means, including state-of-the-art information and communication technologies, is the key to support ship operators on-board as well as ashore. Considering the fact that around 50% of accidents occurring at sea are attributed to navigational challenges, a systematic maritime traffic management seems to be necessary. On the other hand, modern ship operations rely on a small number of crew whose responsibilities for safe and efficient navigation are increasingly high. Without operational support from the shore, using a reliable technology-based system, it would be challenging to reduce marine accidents. e-Navigation, provides a great potential to help mitigate incidents such as collisions, grounding problems, oil spills and piracy. It also allows a certain flexibility in utilizing both new and existing technologies which are acceptable within the operating standards. In this paper, the authors study the modus operandi of the proposed e-Navigation concept in terms of its requirements and implementation plans as well as the potential limitations and benefits around the concept. An empirical study was conducted through online questionnaires and structured interviews. The study provides insights into attitudes on the role and predicted efficacy of the implementation of e-Navigation towards the materialization of its concept by 2020. Finally, the paper proposes recommendations with regard to implementing this ambitious and challenging concept.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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E-Navigation or Autonomous Navigation – Quo vadis?

Sari¹,

Baldauf²,

Kitada³

2019

Maritime Safety International Conference (MASTIC 2018)

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“…Shore-based operators provide additional information and warnings to the ship. The operator may even be allowed to give recommendations or instructions [10].…”

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The Future of Shipping: A Shore-Based Experience?

Janßen

Baldauf

Müller-Plath

et al. 2021

The 1st International Conference on Maritime Education and Development

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Safe and efficient vessel traffic flow is the overall aim of maritime transportation. Each of the different components of the transportation system contributes to this aim. The current situation is characterized by substantial changes in the maritime world. They are caused by he introduction of new technologies and the implementation of e-Navigation concept. This concept bases on sustainable digitalization and ambitions and may once allow for unmanned and autonomous shipping. Basing on participant observation, this paper analyzes the present situation from the perspective of shore-based vessel traffic management elements and suggests an approach to address rising challenges by research.

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“…Present concepts proposing and researching the introduction and operation of MASS usually contain a kind of shore-based control center that monitors the status of such ships and the navigational and technical processes. In the MUNIN project [7], such a center was named Ship Control Centre (SCC) and provided for direct remote control options in case of its need [8].…”

Section: Ongoing Technology and Regulatory Developmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%