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Risks and benefits of crew reduction and/or removal with increased automation on the ship operator: a licensed deck officer's perspective
Hannaford, E.; Van Hassel, E. (2021). Risks and benefits of crew reduction and/or removal with increased automation on the ship operator: a licensed deck officer's perspective. Applied Sciences-Basel 11(8): 3569. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11083569
In: Applied Sciences-Basel. MDPI: Basel. e-ISSN 2076-3417, meer
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autonomous shipping; maritime operations; human error; crew safety; seafarer skills; maritime education and training |
| Abstract |
As autonomous technologies proliferate in the shipping industry, limited research has been conducted on its potential implications on the Licensed Deck Officer. This research examines the potential benefits and risks of increased onboard automation with the reduction and/or removal of onboard crew on the Licensed Deck Officer. Qualitative methods of literature review, survey, and individual semi-structured interviews were used. The rating scale method and Likert Bar Graph scaling approach convey survey results. A Theoretical Thematic Analysis was used to analyze interview data. Reliability, validity, and objectivity of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) interviewed are part of the research strategy. It was found that many barriers exist to the implementation of autonomous vessels, mostly revolving around crew and vessel safety. Reducing crews and increasing shipboard automation have potentially negative effects on the Licensed Deck Officer, including sensor over-reliance, decreased situational awareness, and increased complacency, while providing no reduction in onboard duties or fatigue. Changes in navigational, manning, and liability regulation must be addressed by maritime authorities first. The shipping industry’s mindset is slow to change, but with this inevitable technology, the mariner will adapt. Insights generated from this research will benefit involved stakeholders to better understand and prepare for changes in the maritime industry due to the onset of autonomous shipping. |
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