Some aspects of control system structure building for maritime autonomous and remotely controlled surface ships (MASS)

   The main provisions of the concept of full autonomy of maritime autonomous and remotely controlled surface ships (MASS) are given. The study of this issue allows to develop the structure of the automatic control system of a MASS ship. The goal is to help the designer develop the concept of ACS MASS. The stages of solving the problem of developing the structure of the MASS control system are in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations on the Classification of Marine Autonomous and Remotely Controlled Surface Ships of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The list of information sources forming situational awareness of the management system is formulated. The minimum necessary evidence has been determined that the concept presented by the designer ensures a safety level of the MASS equivalent to or better than that of a conventional ship.

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