Learning from Algorithm Based decision Support systems (COLREG-LABS)
Research Project, 2020 – 2022

Ships with different levels of automation (i.e. ranging from fully manned to fully autonomous) will be involved in traffic situations where COLREGs are applicable (e.g. Rule 8 explicitly states that "any action taken to avoid collisions shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship").

Smart vessels and automated systems will require a reliance upon algorithm-based solutions that infer interpretations of the COLREGs. In reality, decisions made on manned ships are influenced by the experience of the operator and his/her interpretation of good seamanship. Furthermore, the geographical area, traffic pattern, complexity of the traffic situation, ship type, as examples, will influence operator decision-making and application of COLREGs.

Can experience, good seamanship, situational awareness and other non-technical skills that impact upon safe and efficient navigation be implemented into algorithms? Can traffic situations that have both human operators and smart/autonomous vessels be safely resolved?

Participants

Scott Mackinnon (contact)

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies

Reto Weber

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Maritime Studies

Collaborations

Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services

Hamburg, Germany

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden

Göteborg, Sweden

SEAMADE/Kamahura Teknik AB

Göteborg, Sweden

Funding

Lighthouse

Funding Chalmers participation during 2020–2022

Swedish Transport Administration

Funding Chalmers participation during 2020–2022

Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure

Sustainable development

Driving Forces

Transport

Areas of Advance

Basic sciences

Roots

Chalmers Maritime Simulators

Infrastructure

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Latest update

2020-04-14