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Certificate in Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems (MASS).  

Overview 

Course Title: Certificate in Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems (MASS) 

Duration: 8 hours 

Delivery: Online (Live Lectures) 

Prerequisites: Nil 

Level: Entry level/Intermediate/Advanced 

Student Numbers: TBC 

Keywords: USV  

Version/Update: V1.0 22 Jul 2022 

 

Strap Line 

Understand the MASS Operating landscape. 

Brief Description 

 

Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems are being increasingly utilised by organisations to improve operations; making them safer for operators, more environmentally friendly and allowing smarter use of assets. 

 

Current operations are focused primarily on surveying and ocean sciences utilising smaller vessels, however there are ambitions for vessel size to quickly increase, and for widespread adoption of technology across different elements of the maritime ecosystem. 

 

This course will provide individuals with an overview of the fundamental elements of this burgeoning sector; looking at the most recent technological, regulatory and operational developments. 

 

Who should study? 

 

The course provides an overview of the MASS Operating landscape for personnel looking to further their understanding of this new sector. 

 

What will be covered? 

 

The course will develop as the industry progresses, ensuring that content continually evolves and remains relevant for delegates. 

 

Topics that will be included within the course will include; 

 

• Introduction to MASS 

• Industry overview 

• Regulatory landscape 

• Launch and recovery systems 

• Operating Concepts 

• USV Navigation and Communication Technologies 

• Risks to MASS 

• Mission Planning considerations