Towards Autonomous Ships Oskar Levander VP Innovation, Rolls-Royce Marine CMI New York 2016 4.5.2016 2016 Rolls-Royce plc The information in this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc and may not be copied or communicated to a third party, or used for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied without the express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc. This information is given in good faith based upon the latest information available to Rolls-Royce plc, no warranty or representation is given concerning such information, which must not be taken as establishing any contractual or other commitment binding upon Rolls-Royce plc or any of its subsidiary or associated companies. Trusted to deliver excellence
Disruptive change
Digitalization Disruptive change Internet of Things Industry 4.0 Big Data
Digitalization in marine market The dawn of the Ship Intelligence era
What is Ship intelligence Asset management Optimisation & decision support Remote & Autonomous operations Enabling technologies
Shipping trends - Operation Integrated part of supply chains
Shipping trends - Management Asset management Health management
Integrating ship and shore
Shipping trends - Business Consolidation New Players & Digital alliance
New roles in shipping? Owning Running the business Managing
Goals of ship intelligence Integrated transport systems Transparent business performance Data to value Efficient and safe operations Automated and Streamlined functions Health and performance Personnel management
Container revolution Ship intelligence revolution?
Unmanned vessels
Unmanned trend in society It is not IF, but WHEN
Why Unmanned
Cost structure General cargo annual costs 27% CAPEX 38% Manning Insurance Stores Maintenance 2% 4% 7% 2% 3% 17% Management & Administration Lubricating Oils Fuel
Remote controlled ships - Features More cargo No hotel systems No deck house Lower power demand Redundant machinery
Energy reduction Lower operating speed? Lower weight: 700 1 000 ton Wind resistance: ~1% saving Reduced hotel load: 200 270 kw
Cost [cnt / ton * nm] Cost - Transport 20 000 dwt general cargo vessel 2,50 Transport cost (cost / ton * nm) 2,00 1,50 1,00 0,50 0,00 Conventional Unmanned 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Speed [kn] -22%
Safety Safer than before Fewer accidents No piracy victims Human error factor Humans away from danger
Cyber security
Remote and autonomous operation Remote Autonomous
Remote and autonomous operation
Remote control in port
Communication
Development areas Cyber Security Communications Remote control center Operation optimization Health & safety management Remote controlled systems Situational awareness systems
Rules and Regulations SOLAS
Legal aspects Marine liability Product liability
Roadmap Reduced crew with remote support and operation of certain functions Remote controlled unmanned coastal vessel Autonomous unmanned ocean going ship Remotely operated local vessel Remote controlled unmanned ocean going ship Unmanned ships will most likely start with local applications!
Towards unmanned Ship Intelligence will provide the means to make ships more efficient and leaner Remote support and operation combined with increased level of automation will reduce the number of crew required 2016 2015 Rolls-Royce plc Oskar Levander
First movers remote controlled tug
First movers - automatic ferry
Leading the development
The dawn of the ship intelligence era
The best way to predict the future is to create the future
AAWA initiative - objectives Create competence for remote controlled vessel in commercial use Create hotspot for waterborne remote control technology Develop commercially Viable short to medium term solutions
AAWA partners
Research areas TECHNOLOGY SAFETY & SECURITY SOCIETAL & LEGAL ACCEPTANCE ECONOMY & BUSINESS MODELS
Project timeline PHASE 1 2015 PHASE 2 2016-2017 PHASE 3 2018 Concept definition Solution development and focused research Proof of concept(s)
Aawa phase 1 conclusions Operation: Will be hybrid of remote control and autonomy and will depend on the type and function of the vessel. Technologies: Technologies to make remote and autonomous ships a reality exist. The task is to find the optimum way to combine them reliably and cost effectively. Safety: Ships will be as least as safe as existing vessels. There is a potential to reduce human based errors but at the same time new types of risk will arise and will need to be addressed. Legislation: can be changed if there is a political will. Change will start at a national level and extend to the global level. The question of liability reliability remains open. Business: It s not about ships or equipment but the shipping business as whole remote controlled and autonomous ships has the potential to redefine the maritime industry and the roles of the players in it.
The best way to predict the future is to create the future