The maritime industry is changing. As automation becomes more common in transportation and logistics, a growing number of companies and institutions are exploring autonomous shipping.
This term is often misunderstood or overused, so this article aims to define what autonomous ships truly are, what they are not, and how they may affect the future of global shipping operations.
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Autonomous ships are vessels equipped with technologies that allow them to navigate, operate, and perform tasks with reduced or no human intervention. These ships can range from remotely controlled craft to fully self-operating vessels that use sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics to perform complex tasks at sea.