New opportunities, vulnerabilities and risks
Increasingly automated, complex and interconnected systems bring new opportunities, but also potential vulnerabilities and new risks. In recent years, global challenges as war and climate change have major impact on both national and international transport.
Digitalization of the transport system
The MARMAN project covers digitalization of the transport system and challenges related to the introduction of technology with varying degrees of automation, such as autonomous vessels.
Increased automation of vessels
In particular, the project looks at how increased automation of vessels could change both laws and regulations, strategic and integrated planning between different modes of transport (sea, rail, road and air), and interaction between different levels of management (from legislative to operational practice).
From a technical point of view, MARMAN emphasizes resilience as a basis for preparing maritime transport systems (MTS) for trends in society and upcoming changes. Resilience represents a proactive approach to managing both normal operations and unforeseen events. Perspectives on resilience and knowledge of the interaction between technology, management and work practices can contribute both to preventing accidents and reducing injuries when undesirable incidents occur.
Rapid changes in technology and social conditions create a strong need in the future for both the development and adaptation of new forms of expertise. The PhD candidate examines the change in seafarers' skills through the introduction of autonomous vessels, and trust in and acceptance of automation. This affects both the practice of and recruitment to seafarers.
3D graphics by Mikael Sætereid