Autonomous ships, the smart port, 3D visualisation, cyber security, big data, blockchain and automated monitoring are of great impact to the maritime industry.
Classification society, DNV, and partners Bastø Fosen, Kongsberg Maritime, Kongsberg Seatex, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) launched the Safemate project. The initiative, partially funded by the Research Council of Norway, aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of automated navigation systems.
Autonomous shipping is still in a nascent state, but the elements required for progress – regulation, operational issues and technology – continue to evolve, writes Gareth Burton, vice president, Technology, at classification society ABS