Ships and maritime infrastructure are becoming increasingly interconnected as the maritime
industry is undergoing the industry 4.0 revolution. This development is associated with novel …

Recently, researchers have shown a soaring interest in maritime autonomous surface ship
(MASS). The reliable design and risk evaluation of MASS is crucial in order to support its …

Cybersecurity risks present a growing concern in the maritime industry, especially due to the
fast development of digitalised technologies, also vis-à-vis autonomous shipping. Research …

Ballasting and de-ballasting operations play a critical role in maintaining stability and safety
onboard tanker vessels. The process involves considerable risks to human health, the …

The rapid development of high techniques in recent years has made the operation of
intelligent ships a possible option in foreseeable future. This will inevitably change the …

The integration of satellite and terrestrial networks has become inevitable in the next
generations of communications networks due to emerging needs of ubiquitous connectivity …

Autonomous ships would require higher cyber-physical interaction in comparison with
traditional shipping operations, thus increasing the vulnerabilities associated with cyber …

Effectively addressing safety, security and cyber-security challenges is quintessential for
progressing the development of next generation maritime autonomous shipping. This study …

Analyzing the reliability of autonomous ships has recently attracted attention mainly due to
epistemic uncertainty (lack of knowledge) integrated with automatic operations in the …

Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and awareness of climate change are the driving forces
of the rapid development of the transportation industry. As seaborne trade grows, the …