An unmanned merchant vessel seems to be escaping from the stage of idea exploration.
Once the concept proofs its safety, it may become a part of maritime reality. Although the …

The prototypes of unmanned merchant vessels are expected to come into service within the
coming years. The main line of argument supporting their introduction pertains to the …

An unmanned ship is a concept that causes concern related to the possible dangers it
represents to itself, its cargo, other ships and to the environment. In addition, the unmanned …

The MUNIN project is doing a feasibility study on an unmanned bulk carrier on an
intercontinental voyage. To develop the technical and operational concepts, MUNIN has …

Risk-based ship design is a new scientific and engineering field of growing interest to
researchers, engineers and professionals from various disciplines related to ship design …

Unmanned vehicles have become a part of everyday life, not only in the air, but also at sea.
In the case of sea, until now this usually meant small platforms operating near shores …

Although the safety of prospective Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships will largely depend
on their ability to detect potential hazards and react to them, the contemporary scientific …

Navigators, shipping companies, port authorities and government maritime bureaus are
interested in understanding the navigational risks of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships …

First Published in 2005. Shipping and marine transportation is a highly regulated global
industry. The safe and efficient operation of ships is a priority for all ship builders, owners …

Abstract Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) have recently drawn significant
attention throughout academia, governments, and industry. One of the requirements for …