Autonomous Vessels - Concept in the Making
An-Magritt T. Ryste, Lars Kristian Moen · Marine Engineering · 2020
The maritime industry has seen great technological shifts over the years -and is once again in the middle of a profound change as we see the increase in interest for automated, autonomous or intelligent ships.Autonomous is not the goal in itself, it is a means to a larger goal.We experience a shift from stand-alone products to integrated systems and beyond, to consumer oriented on-demand services.The goals are: Safer, more efficient supplierconsumer logistics and more sustainable maritime operations.Where data and connectivity are key enablers for digital awareness, integrated into daily operation and asset management.