A gap analysis for automated cargo handling operations with geared vessels frequenting small sized ports
Merz, Mariann; Grøtli, Esten Ingar; Mørkrid, Odd Erik; Tangstad, Espen Johansen; Fossøy, Synne; Nordahl, Håvard
Journal article, Peer reviewed
Published version
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https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3089112Utgivelsesdato
2023Metadata
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10.1016/j.martra.2023.100098Sammendrag
With the Yara Birkeland, the world’s first autonomous cargo ship developed for commercial use, nearing regular unmanned operation, it is crucial to assess the availability and readiness of unmanned cargo handling solutions. While there are already fully automated container terminals at large international ports, the purpose of this study is to consider solutions to support autonomous ships for small sized ports with little infrastructure, typical of coastal harbors in Norway. The analysis centers on geared cargo vessels that can navigate such ports with minimal or no crew onboard, and the primary method used involved workshops and interviews with personnel from relevant industries. An important finding is the lack of skilled crane operators that are willing to follow the ship. The study concludes that it is important to address the following 3 key technological gaps: (1) the autonomous connection and release of break-bulk, (2) automatic securing and lashing of onboard cargo, and (3) shipboard cranes that can operate without an onsite crane operator.