"A system is only as good as the operator using it"

While shipping consultants debate the future of autonomous technology, you're busy managing real ships, real crews, and real deadlines. Let's cut through the fantasies and talk about the human element in autonomous applications. Here's what you need to know…

This week, I spoke with Dr Jevon Chan to gain his perspectives on autonomous technology in maritime. In his career, he has advised on autonomy standards and practices, bringing both practical and theoretical insights to this rapidly evolving field. We also discussed the findings of his PhD which focused specifically on the human element within autonomous shipping.