Review article
Analysis of Risks Arising from the Use of Autonomous Vessels
Mario Šikić
orcid.org/0009-0006-8055-5066
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska ulica 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Andro Jančić
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska ulica 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Mihovil Jureško
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska ulica 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Đani Mohović
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
This paper focuses on the analysis of risks arising from the use of autonomous ships. The concept
of autonomy is defined, different levels of autonomy are mentioned, and the differences between
unmanned vessels and autonomous ships are well known. The transition to autonomous ships
brings certain risks that need to be managed. Therefore, this paper analyses the risks associated with
autonomous ships, which have received significant attention in recent years. An important aspect in
considering risks is human error, which according to various studies is the most common cause of
maritime accidents. However, autonomy also has the potential to create accidents, which manifest
in five unacceptable hazards in the initial configuration of the ship. The main hazard human error,
interaction with manned vessels and object detection, interaction with the physical environment, system
failure, cyber-attacks, and equipment failure. The focus of the ship’s work is to prevent and reduce the
probability of critical events and their causes and maximize operational efficiency and performance.
Keywords
autonomy, autonomous system, risk, human error
Hrčak ID:
306237
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Publication date:
18.7.2023.
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