The future of shipping: achieving autonomous navigation

该项目旨在开发自主决策系统和陆上控制站，以支持无人货船的设计和运营。该项目将融合观测、数值模型、虚拟现实和机器学习，开发无监督导航算法，并将其嵌入先进的船舶模拟器平台，能够响应环境条件并优化海上货运能力。预期结果将实现船舶自动化控制的集成，包括远程控制能力。这将支持澳大利亚向自主航运业过渡，提供更高的可靠性、效率、生产力和安全性。

This project aims to develop autonomous decision systems and onshore control stations to support the design and operation of unmanned cargo ships. Blending observations, numerical models, virtual reality and machine learning, the project will develop algorithms for unsupervised navigation and embed these in an advanced ship simulator platform capable of responding to environmental conditions and optimising sea freight transport capabilities. The expected outcomes will enable the integration of automated controls in ships, including remote-control capabilities. This will support Australia’s transition towards an autonomous shipping industry, delivering greater reliability, efficiency, productivity and safety.