Bridge simulator as a training platform for future remotely controlled MASS navigators

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Abstract

This chapter explores effective bridge simulator training for future remotely controlled (RC) maritime autonomous surface ship (MASS) navigators. The investigation focused on advanced modern ship remote navigation through combined scaled unmanned models in a lake and manned bridge simulators. Remote control by laptop emerges as a dependable choice, offering direct line-of-sight control and proving highly effective for precise manoeuvres such as berthing operations. On the contrary, remote control using the simulator instructor station set-up provides enhanced connection reliability through digital twin technology, although lacking direct visual feedback. Despite challenges, remote control using digital twins in the bridge simulator allows navigators access to comprehensive navigational equipment, while scaling issues remain a concern. The outcome of this research could be an objective for further investigation on finding the future RC MASS maritime training requirements using bridge simulators, of which the training may be linked to the way in which remote navigation is conducted in the future.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) - Regulation, Technology, and Policy: Three Dimensions of Effective Implementation
EditorsChong-Ju Chae, Raphael Baumler
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
Pages301-316
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-69437-0
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-69436-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2024

Publication series

NameWMU Studies in Maritime Affairs
PublisherSpringer
Volume11
ISSN (Print)2196-8772
ISSN (Electronic)2196-8780

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