Autonomous Ships: A Thematic Review

Ruhaimatu Abudu and Raj Bridgelall ()
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Ruhaimatu Abudu: Transportation, Logistics & Finance, College of Business, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA
Raj Bridgelall: Transportation, Logistics & Finance, College of Business, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA

World, 2024, vol. 5, issue 2, 1-17

Abstract: Ships connect the global economy through maritime transport. However, their susceptibility to increasing geopolitical conflicts has heightened concerns about the risks to crew safety and navigation security. This systematic literature review (SLR), utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework, rigorously examines the safety and security of autonomous ships in maritime transport. The methodology employs a comprehensive search across major databases including Scopus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct, based on explicit inclusion criteria focusing on recent advancements from 2014 to 2023. By methodically analyzing 58 relevant publications screened from an initial pool of 1407, this paper highlights critical trends and gaps in the application of advanced sensor technologies, cybersecurity measures, and autonomous navigation systems. The findings provide insights into the operational challenges and technological developments shaping the future of maritime safety and security, offering valuable guidance for policymakers and industry stakeholders. This research contributes to scholarly discourse in this industry by mapping the trajectory of technological integration and its implications for maritime operations in a global context.

Keywords: autonomous ships; maritime safety and security; cybersecurity in maritime operations; autonomous navigation technologies; risk assessment in maritime operations; maritime regulatory frameworks (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 G17 G18 L21 L22 L25 L26 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 R51 R52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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