Author: V.V. Efimov
Abstract
The article describes a process that aims to confirm that the use of an autonomous vessel and/or system as part of an autonomous vessel provides a level of safety not lower than that of a conventional vessel complying with the requirements of the existing RS rules. Autonomous vessels are understood to be vessels of various degrees of autonomy according to the classification of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including remotely operated vessels submitted by developers for assignment of a special distinguishing mark of an autonomous vessel to the class notation. The risk assessment of autonomous vessels is based on IMO decisions and recommendations, the experience of the International Association of Classification Societies, as well as international standards and their Russian counterparts. The process covers the stages in the life cycle of autonomous vessels, from concept development to commissioning and operation, in which participation is expected and approval or certification by the Register is required. For each stage of the life cycle, the necessary developer actions, recommendations for their implementation and interaction with RS have been defined. The sequence of these actions has been presented for clarity in the form of diagrams using the BPMN graphical language. The risk-based process is proposed to be used by RS for approval and inspection of autonomous vessels and systems for autonomous vessels, which should ensure confidence in the safety of their use.
Keywords: autonomous vessel, system for autonomous vessel, application safety, risk assessment, life cycle stages, classification society, approval and inspection process.
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About author:
V.V. Efimov - PhD, JSC "Kronstadt Technologies" JSC, St. Petersburg, e-mail: Viktor.Efimov@krontech.ru
Issue: 62/63 (2021)
For citation: V.V. Efimov. Risk-based approval for autonomous vessels and systems for autonomous vessels. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2021, No. 62/63, pp. 21-41.
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