Autonomous ships 2024
Maritime Autonomy advances offer opportunities and regulatory challenges. Ongoing projects testing autonomous coastal and ocean routes have significant implications for the industry.
Join us for this inspiring conference in November 2024.
The rapid technological development in the field of Maritime Autonomy is creating an opportunity for the marine industry as well as a challenge for the regulatory framework. In recent years, various ships projects involving coastal and ocean-going routes with different degrees of autonomy are being tested. Those will have great implications for naval architects, shipbuilders, shipping companies, and maritime systems providers.
In December 2024, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will host 109th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) where the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) group will meet again. The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and IDA Maritim, a professional network at Danish Society of Engineers are organising the 3rd Autonomous ship conference on 20-21 November 2024 ahead of the IMO meeting. The conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Programme day 1 – Wednesday 20. November
08.20-08.50 Coffee and Registration
08.50-09.00 Welcome Address, Mr. Andreas Nordseth, Director General, DMA
09.00-09.30 Keynote: Professor John McDermid, OBE FREng, University of York
John McDermid became Professor of Software Engineering at the University of York in 1987 and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Chair of Safety in January 2024. His research covers a broad range of issues in systems, software, and safety engineering. Read more Session 1: Regulation
Moderator: Erik Tvedt, Danish Maritime Authority
Moderator: Erik Tvedt, Danish Maritime Authority
09.30-09.50 Autonomous Ships and Functional Human Presence: ‘Ad’ the IMO MASS Code ‘per’ UNCLOS
Alexandros Ntovas, University of Southampton
09.50-10.10 Start with the Why – the Value of MARS Competence Center
Signe Jensen, SIMAC
Signe Jensen, SIMAC
10.10-10.30 Classification and Definitions of Unmanned Maritime Systems
Marina Lesse, Naval Postgraduate School, Energy Academic Group
Marina Lesse, Naval Postgraduate School, Energy Academic Group
10.30-11.00 Session 1 Panel Discussion
11.00-11.30 Coffee
Session 2: Business Model
Moderator: TBC
11.30-11.50 Business Ecosystems in Autonomous Shipping: A literature review and actpr mapping
Kristoffer Kloch, DFDS & Aalborg University
11.50-12.10 Exploring The Feasibility of Autonomous Ferries for Urban Mobility
Stig Eriksen, VesOPS
12.10-12.30 Autonomous SWATH Vessels for Wind Farm Inspections: A Comparative Study on Operational Efficiency and Environmental Benefits
Suleyman Korkmaz, University of Southampton
12.30-12.50 Towards Autonomous Shipping: Key Findings, Challenges and Recommendation from a Pilot Autonomous Project in Singapore
Zhuo Chen, Seatrium
12.50-13.30 Session 2 Panel Discussion
13.30-14.30 Lunch
Session 3: Technical Systems
Moderator: TBC
Moderator: TBC
14.30-14.50 Low-Latency Video Communication at 5G NTN for Ship Remote Control
Ikuo Tsukagoshi, Nippon Kaiji Kyoukai
14.50-15.10 Quantifying Navigational Proficiency: A Modular Framework for Assessing Maritime and Autonomous Ship Navigation Skills
Paul Koch, Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services
15.10-15.30 Should Remote Control Centers (RCCs) on the land mimic the bridge on the sea? – A sensory input perspective.
Sashidharan Komandur, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
15.30-16.00 Session 3 Panel Discussion
16.00-16.30 Coffee
16:30-17:00 General Discussion and Closure of Day 1
Programme day 2 – Thursday 21. November
08.20-08.50 Coffee and Registration
08.50-09.00 Welcome Address, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, UK & IDA Maritime
09.00-09.30 Keynote: Jacob Terling, Principle Administrator, European Commission Maritime Safety Unit Read more
Session 1: New Concepts & Validation
Moderator: TBC
Moderator: TBC
09.30-09.50 How UR E26 & E27 could and should apply to drones and autonomous vessels?
Charlotte Soyer, Bureau Veritas Maritime & Offshore
09.50-10.10 “MUM – Large Modifiable Underwater Mothership”
Phillipp Schön, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH
10.10-10.30 Navigating the Cyber Seas: Fortifying Maritime Navigation Systems against Digital Storms
Roberto Galeazzi, Technical University of Denmark
10.30-11.00 Session 1 Panel Discussion
11.00-11.30 Coffee
Session 2: Implementation
Moderator: TBC
11.30-11.50 Securing The World's Oceans, A Lightly Manned Automated Combat Capability
Shelley Gallup, Naval Postgraduate School
Shelley Gallup, Naval Postgraduate School
11.50-12.10 Environmental potential of remote control technologies - Use Case Maritime Pilotage
Hans-Christoph Busmeister, Fraunhofer CML
12.10-12.30 Concept design on a Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV)
Paolo Curtolo, Italian Naval Academy
12.30-12.50 MASS – Design for inspection
Chris Balls, Cayman Registry
12.50-13.30 Session 2 Panel Discussion
13.30-14.30 Lunch
Session 3: Training & Safety
Moderator: TBC
14.30-14.50 The professional profile of the remote operator
Clemens Plawenn-Salvini, University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer
14.50-15.10 An Investigation into the Effects of Training on the Fault Diagnostic Skills of Navigational Seafarers
Jevon Chan, Newcastle University
15.10-15.30 Safety Assurance of Autonomous Surface Vessels
Eshan Rajabally, BMT
15.30-15.50 Unlocking key acceptance criteria for safe situational awareness systems using ship maneuverability
Kristian Karolius, DNV
15.50-16.00 Break
16.00-16.30 Session 3 Panel Discussion
16:30-17:30 General Discussion and Closure of the Conference
17:30-19:30 Evening Drinks Reception
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PARTICIPANT FEE
From 1. June 2024:
Non-members, Members of IDA / RINA and DSNAME 3.375 DKK / 450 Euro
Senior and unemployed members 1.875 DKK / 250 Euro (limited number of seats) (OBS! If you are a RINA member you must register directly to Helle Borch at hbo@ida.dk - The mail must include: Name, Company Name and inovice-address)
Authors / Speakers 1.125 DKK / 150 Euro (You must register directly to Helle Borch at hbo@ida.dk - The mail must include: Name, Company Name and inovice-address)
RINA Student Members can attend the conference free of charge, but the ticket availability is limited. If you would like to become a RINA Student Member and register for the event, please contact RINA Event Team at events@rina.org.uk
The membership is free of charge.
Before 1. June 2024:
Non-members, members of IDA / RINA and DSNAME 2.625 DKK / 350 Euro
TOPICS
RINA and IDA Maritim invites papers on topics including but not limited to:
- IMO MASS Code Development
- Maritime remote-control technology
- Automated onboard systems
- Autonomous technology
- E-navigation
- Safety and Security
- Impact on maritime workforce
- Environmental impact
- Legal implications and maritime regulations
- Case studies and research projects
TERMS OF CANCELLATION
Cancellations received before 1. November 2024 is free of charge. After 1. November 2024 are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however, this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the RINA Events Team. It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter the content and timing of the programme. In the unlikely event that RINA cancels the event for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.
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