Unmanned and autonomous ships : an overview of mass / R. Glenn Wright.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, R. Glenn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Automatic pilot (Ships).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 266 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 A Historical Perspective on Advances in Shipping

1.1.1 Construction

1.1.2 Function

1.1.3 Propulsion

1.1.4 Navigation

1.1.5 Communications

1.1.6 Electronic Navigation and Communications

1.1.7 Command and Control

1.2 Current Initiatives in Unmanned and Autonomous Shipping

1.2.1 Industry and Academia

1.2.2 Regulatory Authorities

1.2.3 Classification Societies

1.2.4 Non-Governmental Organizations

1.3 A Mariner's Perspective

1.3.1 Human Senses Exceed Remote Operator and Full Autonomy Capabilities

1.3.2 Implicit Devaluation of the Maritime Professions

1.3.3 Maritime Jobs

1.3.4 Other Issues

References

Chapter 2 Making the Case for Unmanned and Autonomous Ships

2.1 Economic Perspectives

2.1.1 Economical Transport

2.1.1.1 Fixed Costs

2.1.1.2 Operating Costs

2.1.2 New Business Opportunities

2.1.3 Data Monetization

2.2 Safety

2.2.1 Safety of Navigation

2.2.2 Job Safety

2.2.2.1 Hazard and Failure Prognostics and Detection

2.2.2.2 Automation of Hazardous Tasks

2.3 Environment

Chapter 3 Autonomy, Automation and Reasoning

3.1 Metrics of Autonomy

3.1.1 Lloyds Register

3.1.2 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

3.1.3 Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships (NFAS)

3.1.4 Maritime UK

3.1.5 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

3.1.6 IMO Definition of Autonomy

3.1.7 Comparisons between Different Approaches to Autonomy

3.2 Process Automation

3.2.1 Propulsion Control

3.2.2 Power Generation, Distribution and Control

3.2.3 Auxiliary Systems

3.2.4 Navigation

3.2.5 Communications

3.2.6 Alarm Monitoring and Damage Control

3.2.7 Integration of Process Automation

3.3 MASS Reasoning

3.3.1 Some Thoughts on Reasoning

3.3.2 Artificial Intelligence

3.3.2.1 Neural Network Architecture

3.3.2.2 Software Simulation

3.3.2.3 Network Training

3.3.2.4 Hardware Implementation

Chapter 4 MASS Design and Engineering

4.1 Applications and Operational Settings

4.1.1 Hull and Deck Design

4.1.2 Propulsion and Power Generation

4.1.2.1 Engines

4.1.2.2 Fuel and Power Sources

4.1.3 Sensors

4.1.3.1 Environment Visualization

4.1.3.2 Situational Awareness and Comprehension

4.1.3.3 Sensor Suite Composition and Placement

4.1.4 Maintenance

4.1.4.1 Introduction of Highly Reliable Systems

4.1.4.2 Multiple Redundant Systems

4.1.4.3 Predictive Maintenance

4.1.4.4 Robotic Maintenance

4.2 Implementations of MASS

4.2.1 Container and Bulk Shipping

4.2.1.1 Yara Birkeland

4.2.1.2 Project SeaShuttle

4.2.1.3 Great Intelligence

4.2.2 Ferries

4.2.2.1 Folgefonn

4.2.2.2 Falco

4.2.2.3 Suomenlinna II

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-429-83434-9

0-429-45065-6

9780429450655

OCLC:

1145123712