Study Guide

Objective

The Student:

- has an overall picture about automation and control, what is automated today and what developments are likely or possible in the future.
- can recognize what technology and different solutions is needed for autonomous vessels.
- can recognize what new risks the autonomous vessels will face and how they can be mitigated.

Content

Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
Autopilot
Sensors and sensor processing
Digital solutions and services
Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink

Location and time

November - February

Materials

More information on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures
Calculation exercises
Simulations
Group work

Exam schedules

Examination dates in January-February

Student workload

Contact days 35h
Literature reading 50h
Home assignments 30h
Calculations 20h

Content scheduling

Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
Autopilot
Sensors and sensor processing
Digital solutions and services
Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved home assignments and passed on-line examinations

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Theory and methodology are very poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are poor.
Not active participation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Theory and methodology are basically understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation barely acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative solutions 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.

Location and time

31. October - 1. November 2024 on campus + streaming, classroom to be announced later. Simulator exercise initially planned for Friday afternoon.

21-22. November 2024 on campus/ distance depending on how many participants plan to attend on-site. Time for assignments.

Materials

Links to articles and other material will be provided in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, self study, small exercises, simulator exercises, guest lecturers, reflective report and course assignment. Course assignment can be done individually or in groups of 2-3 participants.

Exam schedules

No exam, instead the assignments need to be handed in

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

The student
- understands risk management and information security.
- understands current main threats to cyber security and connectivity in shipping and autonomous vessels.
- has gained capabilities to mitigate risks in information security and cyber security.
- understands possibilities and limitations of connectivity for autonomus vessels.

Content

- risk management and information security.
- current main threats to cyber security and connectivity in shipping and autonomous vessels.
- how to mitigate risks in information security and cyber security. 
- possibilities and limitations of connectivity for autonomous vessels.

Materials

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

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:

- has an overall picture about automation and control, what is automated today and what developments are likely or possible in the future.
- can recognize what technology and different solutions is needed for autonomous vessels.
- can recognize what new risks the autonomous vessels will face and how they can be mitigated.

Content

Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
Autopilot
Sensors and sensor processing
Digital solutions and services
Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink

Location and time

November - February

Materials

More information on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures
Calculation exercises
Simulations
Group work

Exam schedules

Examination dates in January-February

Student workload

Contact days 35h
Literature reading 50h
Home assignments 30h
Calculations 20h

Content scheduling

Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
Autopilot
Sensors and sensor processing
Digital solutions and services
Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved home assignments and passed on-line examinations

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Theory and methodology are very poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are poor.
Not active participation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Theory and methodology are basically understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation barely acceptable.
Active participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative solutions 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 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.

Location and time

31. October - 1. November 2024 on campus + streaming, classroom to be announced later. Simulator exercise initially planned for Friday afternoon.

21-22. November 2024 on campus/ distance depending on how many participants plan to attend on-site. Time for assignments.

Materials

Links to articles and other material will be provided in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, self study, small exercises, simulator exercises, guest lecturers, reflective report and course assignment. Course assignment can be done individually or in groups of 2-3 participants.

Exam schedules

No exam, instead the assignments need to be handed in

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

The student
- understands risk management and information security.
- understands current main threats to cyber security and connectivity in shipping and autonomous vessels.
- has gained capabilities to mitigate risks in information security and cyber security.
- understands possibilities and limitations of connectivity for autonomus vessels.

Content

- risk management and information security.
- current main threats to cyber security and connectivity in shipping and autonomous vessels.
- how to mitigate risks in information security and cyber security. 
- possibilities and limitations of connectivity for autonomous vessels.

Materials

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

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

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.