THE human element must be considered in future vessel operation as ships become increasingly autonomous, according Nautical Institute projects chief David Patraiko.
Speaking at a WISTA-UK event, part of London International Shipping Week, Mr Patraiko said: "We are already dealing with many autonomous systems onboard, including machinery, cargo, communications and navigation."Understanding and refining the interaction between the human and these systems is a priority as we move into the future," he told the conference.
