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.

Location and time

2-3. November 2023 on campus, classroom to be announced later. Simulator exercise initially planned for Friday afternoon.

23-24. November 2023 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.