2024

European Autonomous Shipping Research forum

08:45 – 09:15

Arrival and Welcome

09:15 – 09:30

Opening Address

Tomas Tronstad, Programme Director Maritime, Group R&D, DNV

09:30 – 09:50

Introductory Remarks
Professor. Are Kristoffer Sydnes, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway 

Panel 1: Progress and Challenges in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship 

Chair: Dr. Are K.Sydnes, Professor, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway

10:00 – 10:20

A Human Perception View on Holistic Anomaly Detection Systems for Maritime Engine Rooms


Anders Öster, General Manager, Research Coordination & Funding, Wärtsilä

10:20 – 10:40

Safety of Maritime Autonomous Systems

Dr. Gerasimos Theotokatos, Professor, Strathclyde University

10:40 – 11:00    Coffee Break  

11:00 – 11:20

DNV New Class Notation (AROS) for Autonomous and Remote Operated Ships

Are Jørgensen, Senior Principal Engineer, DNV 

11:20 – 11:40

MASS Research and Education Initiatives in Eastern Canada 

Dr. Steven Mallam, Academic Director, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

11:40 – 12:00

Panel 1 Discussion and Q&A 

Lunch Break 

Panel 2: Regulatory Framework and Technological Development of Autonomous Maritime Operations 

Chair: Maria Hammer, Nautical Study Program Leader, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway 

13:00 – 13:20

Maritime Regulatory Framework for MASS


Dr. Stavros Karamperidis, Head of Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth 

13:20 – 13:40

Technological Advancement of Autonomous Ships and Remote Operation
Dr. Prasad Perera, Professor, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway 

13:40 – 14:00

Remote Operation Center’s Operator Training 

Christian Hovden, USN Autonomy Research Group Leader, University of South-Eastern Norway 

14:00 – 14:20

Stakeholder Perspectives on Autonomous Shipping 
Dr. Ziaul Haque Munim, Associate Professor of Maritime Logistics, University of South-Eastern Norway 

14:20 – 14:40

Panel 2 Discussion and Q&A 

09:00 – 09:15Opening Address 
Dr. Astrid Helene Rusås Kristoffersen, Director of Research Department, DNV 
Keynote
09:
15 10:00

The Human Element and the Predicting Brain

Dr. Thomas Porathe, Professor, NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology 

Panel 3: Human Factors, Competency, and Risk in Autonomous Shipping: Insights from Academia and Industry

Chair: Dr. Grunde Løvoll, Principal Researcher, DNV

10:00 – 10:20 

Bridging Human and Autonomous Navigation: Addressing Human Factor Challenges in MASS Operations

Dr. Tae-Eun Kim, Reframe Project Leader, Associate Professor of Maritime Safety Management, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway

10:20 – 10:40 

Perspectives from Land: Autonomous Vehicles

Hans Fridberg, Head of Holo Norway

10:40 – 11:00  Coffee Break 
11:00 – 11:20 

Designing for Appropriate Use of Autonomous Systems – Transparency, Explainability, and Trust

Dr. Koen van de MerwePrincipal Researcher, DNV

11:20 – 11:40 The Human Element in Autonomous Shipping: A Study on Skills and Competency Requirements 
Dr. Christos Kontovas, Reader in Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Logistics, Liverpool John Moores University 
11:40 – 12:00 Panel 3 Discussion and Q&A 
Lunch Break 

Panel 4: Advancements and Social Perspectives on Autonomous Maritime Technologies

Chair:  Dr. Steven Mallam, Academic Director, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

13:00 – 13:20 

From Research to Reality: How MASS is Driving the Autonomous Revolution in Maritime Shipping

Captain. Zakirul Bhuiyan, Director, Warsash MASS Research Centre, Associate Professor, Southampton Solent University

13:20 – 13:40 

Evaluating the Social Acceptance of Autonomous Ferries: An Observation from Passengers’ Boarding Willingness 
Dr. Chia-Hsun Chang, Reader in Maritime Logistics, Liverpool John Moores University

13:40 – 14:00 

Intelligent Learning Systems for Adaptive Training: i-MASTER EU Horizon Europe Research Project 

Dr. Per Haavardtun, Associate Professor, University of South-Eastern Norway

14:00 – 14:20 Simulation of PSC Inspection on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
Mahmoud Abdulhamied, Port State Control Officer, Mesaieed Port
14:20 – 14:40 Panel 4 Discussion and Q&A 
14:40 – 15:00

Concluding Remarks of European Autonomous Shipping Research Forum

Dr. Tae-Eun Kim,  Dr. Grunde Løvoll

UiT-The Arctic University of Norway and DNV

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