June 24, 25 & 26 2025
Hall 8, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

Autonomous Ship conference program 2025

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Opening keynote
 09:00 - 09:25
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  2. Ms Skopec will discuss the complex regulatory, legal and operational issues surrounding MASS technology in the United States, exploring...
Setting the stage: Rule development for MASS
 09:30 - 10:45
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  2. From object detection systems to route optimization algorithms, machine learning (ML) technologies are transforming autonomous and smart shipping. BV...
  3. This presentation introduces ClassNK's revised guidelines, which were published this year. Firstly, it provides an overview of the revised...
  4. DNV has developed a qualification process for autonomous and remotely operated vessels and systems to ensure an equivalent level...
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Data and communications
 14:00 - 17:00
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  2. As autonomous shipping advances, reliable and efficient voice communication remains a challenge. This presentation will showcase a domain-specific multilingual...
  3. The marine industry, a key pillar of the national economy, must advance toward digitalization and intelligence. Reliable, high-speed, cost-effective...
  4. The intentions of ships in the area are important for navigating a ship. Studies show that the automatic exchange...
  5. As the business cases for MASS/remote operations continue to grow, much activity is underway to ensure infrastructure can meet...
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Developments in remote operation
 08:50 - 11:00
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  2. Remote operation centers (ROCs) will significantly enhance and revolutionize the offshore industry. By moving offshore functions from onboard to...
  3. 2025 is a major year for Massterly. Within this year, the first of the officer roles will be transformed,...
  4. This presentation examines human-AI competence in cyber-physical systems, focusing on AI-enabled maritime operations. In a new project led by...
  5. This presentation will explore the transformative role of simulation in the development of autonomous maritime systems. Looking across the...
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Navigational support
 11:30 - 12:45
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  2. The navigation data of today is primarily designed to support human decision-making to conduct navigation planning and execution. To...
  3. This presentation will share advancements from early adopters who are harnessing the detection capabilities of W-band radar. It will...
  4. This presentation will discuss a recently secured project to integrate multiple data, vessel and mission profiles into the Robosys...
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Cybersecurity
 14:00 - 15:15
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  2. The maritime industry is undergoing a transformative era, driven by technological advancements, environmental regulations and the push toward sustainability....
  3. Cyber threats and electronic interference can sink projects before they even set sail. What are the key cybersecurity risks...
  4. With the reduced availability of GNSS due to spoofing and jamming and the limitations of lidar-based methods in open...
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Project reviews and case studies
 15:45 - 17:00
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  2. The MEGURI2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Project, administrated by the Nippon Foundation, has moved to the second stage, targeting the...
  3. Shifting from land to waterborne transportation will help to preserve nature and can reduce noise, congestion, accidents and pollution....
  4. As Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) move closer to real-world deployment, ensuring their operational safety is a pressing challenge....
Legal considerations with regard to AI
 11:00 - 11:50
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  2. The European 'AI Act' (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) entered into force on 1 August 2024. What is the (possible)...
  3. From ship piloting to active and preemptive equipment monitoring and maintenance to port management, AI is the tool behind...
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Trajectory planning
 12:00 - 12:50
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  2. The results of a recently completed research project are presented: a model predictive control (MPC) approach is introduced to...
  3. In various complex scenarios not explicitly addressed in the COLREGs, such as multivessel encounters in confined waters, navigators must...
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