Study Guide

Objective

The student

- is familiar with classification processes and requirements developed by national and international maritime authorities of autonomous vessels.
- has an overall picture of safety and security on autonomous vessels including risk assessment. processes and risk handling.
- understands the role & responsibilities of ship masters / operators and ship owners.

Content

-Requirements developed by national and international maritime authorities of autonomous vessels.
-The role of classification societies.
-Safety and security on autonomous vessels including risk assessment, processes and risk handling.
-The role & responsibilities of ship masters / operators and ship owners.
-Simulator exercise including risk assessment.

Materials

The study material will be provided by the lecturer
The student finds necessary materials and references for assignments and group works.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Active participation.
Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.
Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation and strong execution.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

Master`s Thesis 2
At the second stage the process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and empirical work. A meaningful development project is usually based on the requirements of working life commissions.

The student
- is able to critically evaluate the used sources and methods
- can select applicable sources and uses them systematically
- is able to use the methods chosen for the project
- is able to self-evaluate and discuss work(s) in progress
- can present and discuss work(s) in progress.

Content

The process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and empirical work. A meaningful development project is based on the requirements of working life commissions.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Thesis part No1.

Objective

The student:
- masters the methods and practices used in the maritime industry and is able to complete a thesis
- is able to document the final results and report the project according to good ethical principles
- is capable to give a presentation as well as to publish the thesis
- the thesis writer follows all thesis and thesis process related steps and rules.

Content

-finalizes the thesis.
-presents, after receiving permission from the supervisor and reviewer, the Thesis.
-after an approved presentation a written maturity test is done.
-after potential updates of the presented thesis, and the approval from both supervisor and reviewer, the thesis is published by the Student on: Theseus.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- is able to recognize different Human Factors involved in Remote operations
- is familiar with existing surveillance and fleet management operation centres
- knows how to perform and communicate during Remote monitoring and operations
- understands the existing technology used in remote operations

Content

- Dealing with the Concept of Remote Operations
General overview of Remote Operations
Remote Operations in various maritime domains
Objectives of remote operations – why ?
- Prerequisites for remote operations
General technological development
Sensor technology that enables remote operations
Status of technological development – where are we now
- The operation of maritime remote operation center
Current understanding of ROC manning
Roles and responsibilities
- Human Factors and operational safety
Human factor issues and challenges in remote operations
Human decision making and human error
UX and automation awareness
- The future of remote operations – a general overview

Materials

Study materials will be provided by the lecturer
The student finds necessary materials and references for assignments and group works.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Active participation.
Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.
Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student:
- masters the methods and practices used in the maritime industry and is able to complete a thesis
- is able to document the final results and report the project according to good ethical principles
- is capable to give a presentation as well as to publish the thesis
- the thesis writer follows all thesis and thesis process related steps and rules.

Content

-finalizes the thesis.
-presents, after receiving permission from the supervisor and reviewer, the Thesis.
-after an approved presentation a written maturity test is done.
-after potential updates of the presented thesis, and the approval from both supervisor and reviewer, the thesis is published by the Student on: Theseus.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student
- is able to recognize different Human Factors involved in Remote operations
- is familiar with existing surveillance and fleet management operation centres
- knows how to perform and communicate during Remote monitoring and operations
- understands the existing technology used in remote operations

Content

- Dealing with the Concept of Remote Operations
General overview of Remote Operations
Remote Operations in various maritime domains
Objectives of remote operations – why ?
- Prerequisites for remote operations
General technological development
Sensor technology that enables remote operations
Status of technological development – where are we now
- The operation of maritime remote operation center
Current understanding of ROC manning
Roles and responsibilities
- Human Factors and operational safety
Human factor issues and challenges in remote operations
Human decision making and human error
UX and automation awareness
- The future of remote operations – a general overview

Materials

Study materials will be provided by the lecturer
The student finds necessary materials and references for assignments and group works.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Active participation.
Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.
Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

The student

- is familiar with classification processes and requirements developed by national and international maritime authorities of autonomous vessels.
- has an overall picture of safety and security on autonomous vessels including risk assessment. processes and risk handling.
- understands the role & responsibilities of ship masters / operators and ship owners.

Content

-Requirements developed by national and international maritime authorities of autonomous vessels.
-The role of classification societies.
-Safety and security on autonomous vessels including risk assessment, processes and risk handling.
-The role & responsibilities of ship masters / operators and ship owners.
-Simulator exercise including risk assessment.

Materials

The study material will be provided by the lecturer
The student finds necessary materials and references for assignments and group works.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Active participation.
Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.
Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation and strong execution.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Objective

Master`s Thesis 2
At the second stage the process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and empirical work. A meaningful development project is usually based on the requirements of working life commissions.

The student
- is able to critically evaluate the used sources and methods
- can select applicable sources and uses them systematically
- is able to use the methods chosen for the project
- is able to self-evaluate and discuss work(s) in progress
- can present and discuss work(s) in progress.

Content

The process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and empirical work. A meaningful development project is based on the requirements of working life commissions.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Thesis part No1.