One Sea route to autonomous ship safety

Autonomous ship technology can improve maritime safety according to One Sea, the industry group aiming towards 2025 as its target for the first autonomous maritime ecosystem. Some of One Sea’s leading technology company members explain why, and how

Safety is of paramount importance to the maritime industry, yet 75 per cent of marine insurance claims point to human error as a main cause. Autonomous vessels are regarded by some as integral to the future of shipping but tension persists when it comes to the degree to which operations should be automated; and the pros and cons of different human–machine interfaces.