The Road to Autonomy: what are the current status of the development project and what are the future prospects
Ødegård, Svend (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025061322953
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This thesis offers a comprehensive analysis of autonomous maritime operations, drawing on my experience as a Master Mariner and my academic background in shipping management. It investigates the technological advancements and operational frameworks essential for autonomous and remote-controlled ships.
The study delves into the evolution of maritime autonomy, detailing the various levels—from basic remote control to full independence—and their impact on the industry. It addresses operational challenges, including safety, regulatory frameworks, and economic implications, while highlighting opportunities for future development. My expertise, particularly from managing the Yara Birkeland, the world’s first autonomous and electric container ship, adds practical insights to this research.
This paper also emphasizes the importance of continued innovation and collaboration among stakeholders to advance autonomous maritime systems. It evaluates market trends, challenges, and the growing acceptance of autonomous ships, providing valuable information for policymakers, industry professionals, and investors.
Key sections include an introduction, background context, levels of autonomy, market analysis, research focus, and methodology. These components ensure the study is robust, offering a balanced view of the current state and future prospects of maritime technology.
Overall, the thesis is a vital resource for understanding the technological, operational, and market dimensions of this transformative field, making it indispensable for anyone navigating the future of maritime autonomy.
Language: English
Key words: autonomous, remote Controlled, ship management
The study delves into the evolution of maritime autonomy, detailing the various levels—from basic remote control to full independence—and their impact on the industry. It addresses operational challenges, including safety, regulatory frameworks, and economic implications, while highlighting opportunities for future development. My expertise, particularly from managing the Yara Birkeland, the world’s first autonomous and electric container ship, adds practical insights to this research.
This paper also emphasizes the importance of continued innovation and collaboration among stakeholders to advance autonomous maritime systems. It evaluates market trends, challenges, and the growing acceptance of autonomous ships, providing valuable information for policymakers, industry professionals, and investors.
Key sections include an introduction, background context, levels of autonomy, market analysis, research focus, and methodology. These components ensure the study is robust, offering a balanced view of the current state and future prospects of maritime technology.
Overall, the thesis is a vital resource for understanding the technological, operational, and market dimensions of this transformative field, making it indispensable for anyone navigating the future of maritime autonomy.
Language: English
Key words: autonomous, remote Controlled, ship management