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Unmanned and Autonomous Ships

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An Overview of MASS

Unmanned and Autonomous Ships

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Unmanned and Autonomous Ships book

An Overview of MASS
ByR. Glenn Wright
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2020
eBook Published 27 March 2020
Pub. Location New York
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429450655
Pages 288
eBook ISBN 9780429450655
Subjects Engineering & Technology
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Wright, R.G. (2020). Unmanned and Autonomous Ships: An Overview of MASS (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429450655

ABSTRACT

Unmanned ships and autonomous ships are quickly becoming a reality, making shipping safer and more efficient. However, traditional tasks and functions are becoming blurred as new technology changes how the unique needs of different sectors are met. In addition to large vessels dedicated to the transport of goods and cargos across the oceans, major efforts are underway towards the automation of small coastal shipping that includes ferries, tugboats, supply and service vessels, and barges. Automated vehicles are also replacing conventional ships for inspecting and servicing pipelines, drilling platforms, wind farms and other offshore installations.

Automated shipping is explored in terms of economics, technology, safety and the environment under the broad themes of ship design and engineering, command and control, navigation, communications, security, regulatory issues, and training. This includes initiatives for autonomous shipping as well as civilian implications of military ship automation programs. This book is primarily for maritime professionals, regulatory authorities, insurers, and environmental groups. It also suits undergraduate students involved in deck officer training, and graduate students and academics involved in research in ship design, operations and management.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter Chapter 1|20 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|16 pages

Making the Case for Unmanned and Autonomous Ships

chapter Chapter 3|22 pages

Autonomy, Automation and Reasoning

chapter Chapter 4|28 pages

MASS Design and Engineering

chapter Chapter 5|28 pages

Remote Control Centers

chapter Chapter 6|30 pages

Navigation

chapter Chapter 7|16 pages

Communications

chapter Chapter 8|18 pages

Security

chapter Chapter 9|10 pages

Training for MASS Operations

chapter Chapter 10|24 pages

Regulatory Issues

chapter Chapter 11|26 pages

Legal Issues

chapter Chapter 12|16 pages

Future Directions of MASS

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