About the Course

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced in the Maritime Safety Committees (MSC) and the legal committee (LC) meetings the triggering of an exercise for all member states towards the implementation of the four degrees of the Marine Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) and to find the changes that might occur to the IMO instruments if needed with a target date for completing this exercise was set at 2022. The Global researchers found Autonomous vessels feasible for implementation in terms of hazard identification and corresponding risk control options as proof that automation started to invade the Marine industry, with the world’s biggest automated container terminal starting its operation in Shanghai in 2017.

Consequently, Manpower in the marine industry needed to be prepared for the changes that might happen towards the presence of (MASS) among other vessels. This training will help them prepare for new education and proficiency requirements to find opportunities to work with the privilege of always being one step ahead and expecting the outcomes of this technology.

This Introduction to Marine Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) training course identified the changes that could happen in the Maritime Industry to cope with the existence of MASS technology by facing many challenges. For instance, those challenges are technical, operational, traffic control, regulatory, and security challenges. In five days, training cover and identify the latest stages in the industry towards implementing MASS in operational and security challenges. In addition, the link between MASS and other Global objectives such as sustainability.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the importance of the MASS
• Awareness of the time frame for the Implementation of the MASS
• Know the Marine industry preparedness for MASS
• Understand how to develop yourself as a seafarer to deal with the new technology
• Know how to implement MASS in ports and the best type of cargo and energy to be used and where
• Learn the relation between technology education and sustainability objectives
• Understand the safety and security challenges towards the implementation
• Identify the requirements from all interested parties for the implementation

Training Approach

This training course will utilise various proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes discussion and lectures using international best practices, practical applications, exercises and case studies.

The Attendees

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Fleet Superintendents
• Technical Superintendents
• Marine Superintendents
• Port State Control Officers
• Crew Members onboard the vessels and working offshore
• Recognised organisations Auditors and Inspectors
• Any Maritime job-related personnel want to gain the knowledge about MASS

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL ASPECTS

• Elements of Maritime Transport
• Development in the Elements of Maritime Transport
• The reasons and benefits behind the Autonomous Vessels
• IMO and Legal aspects for MASS (Marine Autonomous Service Vessel)
• Definition of MASS Globally with degrees identification

DAY TWO: DEVELOPMENT OF MASS

• History of Marine Automation
• MASS effect on Operational Posts at Sea
• MASS impact on the Workforce
• MASS Effect on Education
• Global Maritime Professional (GMP)
• The relation between the GMP and MASS
• Challenges Facing the Implementation of MASS

DAY THREE: SAFE OPERATION OF MASS

• Technical Challenges facing the Implementation of MASS
• Technical Solutions
• Cost Challenges
• Cost Analysis
• Legal System Challenges and Solutions

DAY FOUR: ENSURING THE SECURITY OF MASS

• Challenges facing the Implementation of MASS Technologies: The Security of MASS Operation
• Legal framework for Security at Sea
• ‎Security Threats
• Identifying the MASS Systems threatened by Cybersecurity attacks
• Security Solutions for MASS degree One
• Security Solutions for MASS degree Two
• Security Solutions for MASS degree Three
• Security Solutions for MASS degree Four

DAY FIVE: FINAL STAGES IN MASS DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Projects for MASS
• Areas of Test for MASS
• Simulators for MASS
• How to deal with the new technology?
• Sustainability and MASS