AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION: MUNIN UNMANNED VESSEL TEST-BED

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1 AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION: MUNIN UNMANNED VESSEL TEST-BED Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Univ. Hans-Christoph Burmeister The Nautical Insitute, Maritime Excellence Programme

2 AGENDA 1. MUNIN Overview 2. MUNIN Prototypes and Test-bed 3. MUNIN Results and Assessment 4. Conclusion and Outlook 2

3 MUNIN overview Key facts of the project European FP7 project from Sep 2012 to Aug partners with 2.9 million funding Develop a concept for an unmanned merchant vessel Validate concept in a simulator set-up 3

4 MUNIN overview Project definition of the autonomous vessel Autonomous ship Next generation modular control systems and communications technology [that] will enable wireless monitoring and control functions both on and off board. These will include advanced decision support systems to provide a capability to operate ships remotely under semi or fully autonomous control. Autonomous ship No persons on board for whole or part of the voyage. The ship, with partial help from remote control, must be able to manage the voyage on its own. 4

5 MUNIN overview Rationale: Sustainability and short term use Current challenges of maritime shipping: Autonomous ship as a long-term solution to: Highly competetive industry Lack of young professionals Rising ecological awareness Reduce operational expenses Attract professionals Reduce environmental impact Human Errorr 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Rest 35% 65% Crew 5

6 MUNIN overview Not only remote control, but autonomous capabilities required 6

7 MUNIN overview Dry bulk carrier on deep-sea-voyage Berth Approach Transit Approach Berth Reasons: Long deep-sea-voyage Low risk cargo Slow steaming attractivness 7

8 MUNIN overview Vision of an unmanned deep-sea voyage 8

9 MUNIN overview The new MUNIN sub-systems Advanced Sensor Module Shore Control Centre Maintenance Interaction System Remote Manoeuvring Support System Deep-Sea Navigation System Engine Monitoring & Control System Energy Efficiency System 9

10 AGENDA 1. MUNIN Overview 2. MUNIN Prototypes and Test-bed 3. MUNIN Results and Assessment 4. Conclusion and Outlook 10

11 MUNIN Test-bed Integrated simulations for validation Advanced Sensor Module Shore Control Centre Maintenance Interaction System Remote Manoeuvring Support System Deep-Sea Navigation System Engine Monitoring & Control System Ship handling simulation Energy Efficiency System 11

12 MUNIN Test-bed Sensors and autonomous navigation concept Advanced Sensors System Electronic lookout Detect small objects Detect weather phenomena Autonomous Navigation System Op. decision-making Avoid collisions Ensure stability in harsh weather Shore Control Centre Human element Monitor voyage and vessel Problem-solving 12

13 MUNIN Test-bed Sensors and autonomous navigation prototypes Advanced Sensors System Electronic lookout Detect small objects Detect weather phenomena Autonomous Navigation System Op. decision-making Avoid collisions Ensure stability in harsh weather Shore Control Centre Human element Monitor voyage and vessel Problem-solving 13

14 MUNIN Advanced Sensor Module Sensor fusion approach COLREG 5 Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate [ ] 14

15 MUNIN Advanced Sensor Module In-situ tests performed in Norway 15

16 MUNIN Deep-Sea Navigation System Harsh weather handling Weather routeing Determine optimal route and service speed profile Routeing restrictions, fuel efficiency and safety included Avoid unfavorable weather conditions Ship responses optimised 16

17 MUNIN Deep-Sea Navigation System Collision avoidance approach Collision avoidance Prevent close ship to ship encounters COLREG-compliance required Evade other obstacles on the ship s track Not covered by COLREG Head-on Overtaking Crossing Nav. Status Restricted COLREG 13 COLREG 14 COLREG 15 COLREG 18 COLREG 19 17

18 MUNIN Test-bed Remote navigational support concept Remote Maneuvre Support System Ship Feeling Calculate responses Visualise actual maneuvre Shore Situation Room Human element Direct control and steering Situation awareness 18

19 MUNIN Test-bed Remote navigational support prototype Remote Maneuvre Support System Ship Feeling Calculate responses Visualise actual maneuvre Shore Situation Room Human element Direct control and steering Situation awareness 19

20 MUNIN Remote Maneuvre Support System Transfering the maneuvering awareness ashore Support SCC during direct remote control Provide maneuvering limits for autonomous control 20

21 AGENDA 1. MUNIN Overview 2. MUNIN Prototypes and Test-bed 3. MUNIN Results and Assessment 4. Conclusion and Outlook 21

22 MUNIN Results Main Hypothesis on unmanned vessels MUNIN s hypothesis: Unmanned ship systems can autonomously sail on intercontinental voyages at least as safe and efficient as manned ships. The Autonomous Sensor Module can sense sufficient weather and traffic data to ensure navigation and planning function on autonomous ships and enable situation awareness in an operation room. A Deep-Sea Navigation System can autonomously navigate a ship safely and efficiently along a predefined voyage plan with respect to weather and traffic conditions. A ship engine can reliably operate for 500hrs without physical interference from a human in the ship s engine room. The Shore Control Centre operator will be capable to monitor and control six unmanned ships at the same time. 22

23 MUNIN Results Initial feasibility in-situ and in simulations demonstrated 23

24 MUNIN Results Safety gains shall pave the way for legal adjustments Risk Assessment Legal and Liability assessment RISK Collision Foundering ? The forth legal pillar - Coastal State - Flag State - International Law - Controller State? 24

25 MUNIN Results Possible Efficiency Gains Related to Unmanned Ships 2 Air resistance (no deckshouse) Reduced fuel consumption 3 Hotel systems (no crew living on board) Reduced fuel consumption 1 Light Ship Weight (no deckshouse) Reduced fuel consumption 4 Twin skeg / two engines design 25

26 MUNIN Results Possible Changes in New Building Cost for Unmanned Ships 1 No deckhouse (reduced material & production cost) 2 No hotel (air conditioning, heating, ventilation, etc.) 5 Propulsion: twin skeg & two engines 4 Redundancy of technical systems (communication, e- system, etc.) 3 Autonomous ship technology (advances sensor module, deep-sea navigation system, etc.) 26

27 MUNIN Results Commercial use case depends on the concret vessel and case MUNIN vs conventional bulker HFO scenario // Deep-Sea MUNIN vs conventional bulker MDO scenario // Deep-Sea Higher newbuilding cost 3,4 Higher newbuilding cost 3,4 Crew cost +10,5 Crew cost +10,5 Land based services -2,8 Land based services -2,8 Better fuel efficiency +2,8 MDO as fuel -33,9 MUNIN + 7,0 musd 2,5 0,0 2,5 5,0 7,5 MUNIN -29, musd 27

28 MUNIN Results Commercial use case depends on the concret vessel and case MUNIN vs conventional bulker MDO scenario // Short-Sea MUNIN vs conventional bulker Crew effect; no efficiency // Deep-Sea Higher newbuilding cost 3,4 Higher newbuilding cost 3,4 Crew cost +10,5 Crew cost +10,5 Land based services -2,8 Land based services -2,8 Better fuel efficiency +4,2 Additional port call cost -3,2 MUNIN +8,5 5,0 2,5 0,0 2,5 5,0 7,5 10,0 musd MUNIN + 1,1 5,0 2,5 0,0 2,5 5,0 7,5 musd 28

29 AGENDA 1. MUNIN Overview 2. MUNIN Prototypes and Test-bed 3. MUNIN Results and Assessment 4. Conclusion and Outlook 29

30 Conclusion and outlook Intermediate steps expected e.g. B0 B0 - Periodical unattended vessel Less manning on-board Flex time for nautical officer 30

31 Conclusion and outlook Intermediate steps expected e.g. shore side shipping 31

32 Conclusion and outlook The dawn of the age of maritime autonomy is expected Is it totally unmanned? We will see 32

33 Conclusion and Outlook Full validation in the EMSN and unmanned vessel baseline NMEA AMQP EMSN 33

34 Thank you for your attention MUNIN receives funding under FP7-GA Fraunhofer CML Hans-Christoph Burmeister