How can you avoid risks when using autonomous marine navigation systems?

- Don't allow the system be 100% autonomous; - Monitor system performance at all times, always double check; - Lookout the window and use your eyes too.

The implementation of advanced autonomous systems on commercial vessels enhances navigational safety & reduces operational risks by mitigating human errors caused by distractions, fatigue, miscalculations, & inattentiveness. 1. Such systems furnish real-time data & feedback to aid Mariners in decision-making processes, while also issuing critical alerts to prevent collisions or groundings. 2. Technology enhances situational awareness capabilities by providing a comprehensive view of the surroundings. 3. Technology is especially valuable in restricted visibility & high traffic areas, playing a vital role in ensuring safe navigation & preventing environmental pollution. 4. Data collected can be utilized for future analysis & risk assessments.

The more critical the task is to safety, the more checks and balances must be provided. These checks and balances must be clearly visible and easily understood by the person at sea (and remote operator). The equipment must have layered redundancy and be of good quality. As a pilot I get to experience bridge teams and bridges that range from "Top Gun" to "Down Periscope". At the moment the industry is not in a position to reliably, legally and practically operate a vessel from berth to berth. The skilled seafarer (both deck and engine) is still the most reliable system. All the industry has to do is stop treating the person as a necessary evil, and treat them like professionals that is truly empowered.

Test while on the CAD. Test desktop models. Test on the factory floor. Test with a hose. Test in a dry dock in the dry. Test in a glided dry dock, test in shallow water. Test in deep water. Test by dropping. Test with underwater hammer blows. tEST!

As with all innovations, traction will be gained when a clear economic case exists. While talk of, "reducing human errors, fatigue, and stress; optimizing fuel consumption, speed, and route; enhancing safety and security," to the extent these occur, they are advantageous by-products rather than objectives, its the bottom line that counts. The big challenge now is amending the law so that voyages can be prosecuted.

To mitigate risks I would be considering the following measures: 1. Robust Cybersecurity Protocols 2. Redundancy Systems 3. Regular System Updates 4. Continuous Monitoring 5. Collision Avoidance Technology 6. Compliance with Regulations 7. Emergency Protocols and Response Plan 8. Transparent Communication 9. Liability and Insurance It not only addresses potential risks but also fosters the broader acceptance and successful implementation of this transformative technology. Continuous vigilance, adherence to regulations, and proactive measures contribute significantly to the positive evolution of autonomous navigation, promoting efficiency while maintaining a high standard of safety.

The best will be to have a well equipped Remote Control Center that can not only monitor but also action some key features on the vessels...manned 24/7. Several owners could use the same RCC to reduce cost and resources.

Why AMS? Does this include in ‘New World Order’ manifesto? What’s wrong with human-operated vessels? Why sugar coating this existing idea of human-operated vessels with negativity? What do you want? What is in your mind?

“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master." This quote, often attributed to Christian Lous, encapsulates the delicate balance needed when deploying autonomous marine navigation systems (AMNS). Even the most sophisticated AMNS are only as effective as the humans who monitor them. Continuous oversight and frequent updates to the system's software can mitigate risks, as can rigorous training for those responsible for the vessel's operation. It is crucial to remember that technology should augment, not replace, human expertise in marine navigation. Furthermore, environmental considerations and adherence to international maritime laws must be integral to the use of AMNS, ensuring these systems are used ethically and responsibly.