GPS Disturbance Onboard Ships
Eid, Elias (2025)
2025
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The maritime technology has been developing at a faster pace than ever, driven by equipment advancement inclined towards digitalization and autonomous shipping. The role of human intervention has been important yet debatable in the context of the autonomy of running the ships. It has been repeatedly proven that the human element cannot be replaced and thus, there is a significant need to invest in the development of human element.
Human intervention plays a crucial role in the prevention of catastrophic consequences such as running aground, collision and environmental damage. Different navigational tools are used on the ships to determine its safe voyage. These tools include, GPS, Gyro, speed log, echo sounder, radar and ECDIS. Global positioning system (GPS) helps in enhancing the navigational safety and provides precise positioning.
The aim of this thesis is to study the disturbance in GPS onboard ships. It was also substantial to examine the effects caused by this phenomenon on the maritime transport in the Gulf of Finland and what measures were taken.
Qualitative research method is carried out supported by relevant literature and scholarly articles targeting the reader to comprehend themselves with a safety related topic. Interviews were conducted with officers of the watch (OOW) and material were collected from trusted information sources such as the Finnish officials and maritime professionals. Multiple simulation pictures have been added to this research. The purpose of the simulation pictures is to show the GPS disturbance and its effects on navigation in real time.
This research encourages individuals to value the importance of the human element, the importance of knowledge behind how technology works and foster critical thinking rather than only relying on tools.
Human intervention plays a crucial role in the prevention of catastrophic consequences such as running aground, collision and environmental damage. Different navigational tools are used on the ships to determine its safe voyage. These tools include, GPS, Gyro, speed log, echo sounder, radar and ECDIS. Global positioning system (GPS) helps in enhancing the navigational safety and provides precise positioning.
The aim of this thesis is to study the disturbance in GPS onboard ships. It was also substantial to examine the effects caused by this phenomenon on the maritime transport in the Gulf of Finland and what measures were taken.
Qualitative research method is carried out supported by relevant literature and scholarly articles targeting the reader to comprehend themselves with a safety related topic. Interviews were conducted with officers of the watch (OOW) and material were collected from trusted information sources such as the Finnish officials and maritime professionals. Multiple simulation pictures have been added to this research. The purpose of the simulation pictures is to show the GPS disturbance and its effects on navigation in real time.
This research encourages individuals to value the importance of the human element, the importance of knowledge behind how technology works and foster critical thinking rather than only relying on tools.