ONE SEA – ON THE ROAD TOWARDS AN AUTONOMOUS MARITIME TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Abstract

Increased automation in the form of remote-controlled and partially autonomous operations are being tested around the world. This development is expected to create safer, more efficient, sustainable, and reliable maritime logistics chains that will enable more efficient ways of transport globally. Much of the digital transformation is happening in ecosystems. The maritime transformation and development are also collaborative efforts, as no single entity can make the transformation by themselves. One Sea is the leading industrial alliance in maritime autonomy that seeks to enable an autonomous maritime ecosystem by 2025. The alliance, founded in 2016, gathers together globally leading maritime actors, from equipment manufactures to ship owners and ICT companies. The paper introduces One Sea and its activities and the steps towards safe autonomous and remote-controlled maritime operations. It also addresses the recent achievements and practical examples of what One Sea partner companies have done in maritime autonomy.