• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.566-573
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• 2021

In this study, safety management procedures were developed based on domestic and foreign guidelines and related maritime law to ensure the safe development and implementation of smart autonomous ship technology and Samsung Heavy Industry. The safety management procedure was developed according to the guidelines for (MASS) sea trials (MSC.1/Circ.1604, Annex: Interim guidelines for MASS trials), proposed by International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the relevant authorities and stakeholders of MASS to properly conduct tests of systems and infrastructure related to safety and environmental protection. The developed safety management procedure applies to the maritime demonstration test of a system applying autonomous navigation element technology mounted as a navigation aid on a ship operating under a watch system, while complying with the environmental protection and navigation safety of the coast of Korea.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2023.05a
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• pp.219-220
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• 2023

인공지능(AI), 사물인터넷(IoT) 등 관련 기술의 발전으로 자율운항선박 상용화가 임박하게 되었다. 국제해사기구(IMO)는 새로운 기술도입을 촉진하는 한편, 신기술 도입에 따른 위험을 최소화하기 위하여 자율운항선박 협약(MASS Code)을 개발하고 있다. 대한민국 또한 '자율운항선박 기술개발 사업(KASS)' 추진을 통하여 기술개발과 핵심기술의 국제표준화를 추진하고 있다. 이 연구에서는 현재까지 협약 개발의 국제적 현황을 분석 후 대한민국 핵심기술을 국제적으로 표준화하기 위한 대응방안에 대해 제시하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.256-265
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• 2021

Ground, sea and air mobility, such as vehicles, ships, and airplanes, are generally operated by people. Based on the innovative development of autonomous decision-making systems and artificial intelligence (AI) following the recent fourth industrial revolution, research and development on maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) is been actively performed around the world. Before the realization of the commercialization of MASS in international maritime transport, it is urgent to clarify the characteristics of this ship and its international legal status. This paper aims to analyze the concern of whether a ship without crew members will eventually be operated as a fully unmanned ship or can be recognized as a ship under international law as the number of crew members is gradually reduced owing to the development stage of autonomous ships. Consequently, based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it was found that MASS has the same international legal status as general ships. In addition this paper presents the working principles of enacting and revising the IMO Conventions and international legal measures necessary for the safe operation of MASS.

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.55 no.3
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• pp.33-35
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• 2018

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.56 no.3
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• pp.29-32
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• 2019

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.60 no.3
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• pp.13-16
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• 2023

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.726-734
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• 2019

The current maritime industry is expected to have a significant impact on the role of maritime-related technologies and systems, especially seafarers, in the rapidly changing Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) aims to reduce the number of safety accidents and improve seafarers' working environment. With regard to MASS, the International Maritime Organization has been trying to minimize unexpected impact in the maritime education and training sector by establishing international conventions such as the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. However, domestic designated educational institutions have not yet established an education and training scheme to develop seafarers who will be on board for MASS. Therefore, this paper reviews the technology of MASS, analyzes the changes in education and training in order to upgrade the qualifications, and suggests the competencies of smart seafarers equipped with the integrated management ability required for Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and the Digital System Revolution through education and training. In addition, this study provides basic information for the education and training of seafarers who are optimized for the rapidly changing technological environment.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.26 no.7
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• pp.864-872
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• 2020

In accordance with the sulfur regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) shows various production-dependent physico-chemical properties. This study aims to use as basic data for oil spill response according to study of physico-chemical characteristics of VLSFO and mixed fuel oil of VLSFO-HSFO. The mixed fuel oil was prepared by mixing 25, 50, 75 mass% of HSFO with VLSFO containing 0.46 and 0.36 mass% of sulfur. The physico-chemical properties such as the kinematic viscosity, pour point and distribution of Saturates, Aromatics, Resins, and Asphaltenes (SARA) were studied in the laboratory. As mixed of 75 mass% of HSFO with high the kinematic viscosity and low pour point in VLSFO, the kinematic viscosity of the mixed fuel oil increased to 350.2 %, and VLSFO with pour point of 23℃ and -11℃ lowered or raised to -3℃ and -6℃ respectively. As HSFO was mixed in VLSFO with a small Asphaltenes distribution, the Saturates distribution decreased to 68.8% and Asphaltenes distribution increased to 1,417 % dramatically.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2021.11a
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• pp.74-75
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• 2021

At the 104th IMO MSC, it was decided to make a code for the operation of MASS(Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship). In addition, the government announced a roadmap for preemptive regulatory innovation for autonomous ships and identified 31 related regulatory issues and suggested improvements to revitalize the autonomous ship industry. This study aims to analyze the ship turning left on the route as a study on how to operate the route system when operating MASS. We intend to derive the current congestion degree of the special area of Busan New Port through maritime traffic survey and use simulation to derive the congestion degree of the special area due to the size of ships and increase in traffic volume. We would like to propose an appropriate amount of traffic (the number of L-converted). It is believed that the research results can be used as basic data for route operation when operating not only current ships but also MASS.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2021.11a
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• pp.76-77
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• 2021

In line with the development of autonomous ships, it is necessary to train professional ship management supervisors to prepare for the transition to the ship's safety management system. Therefore, this study intends to investigate the capabilities required of ship management supervisors in preparation for introduction to autonomously operated ships for ship management supervisors in the field, and to suggest future capability development plans.