Design of unmanned cargo ship is expected in Russia by 2019, IAA PortNews correspondent cites Vladimir Zhiganov, representative of Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as saying at the meeting of MariNet, the National Technological Initiative (NTI)’s working group.
According to him, the work is underway at Krylov State Research Center, Central Marine Research and Design Institute, CNIIMF, RAS Institute of Oceanology and Shipbuilding Center ‘Evers’.
The first and the second phases which are to be completed this year foresee the development of an information model and a concept of an autonomous bridge. The year of 2018 is to see the development of a vessel design and an onshore control center as well as the proposals on supplements to the regulatory framework for operation of unmanned ships. Specifications for vessel and control center construction are to be ready in 2019.
First unmanned ships are to be used for short-sea traffic, transportation of radioactive wastes and shipping via the Northern Sea Route.
Among key advantages of unmanned ships is no need for a superstructure, optimization of seakeeping, safety for people.
Unmanned ship being designed in Russia today is intended for training purposes, not for commercial use.
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