With increasing interest and investment, the shipping industry is witnessing solid development in autonomous operations of vessels and transport networks in various configurations including the Shore Control Center (SCC) concept where command, control, and/or monitoring of ships will take place from the shore. However, detailed competence requirements for the SCC Operator (SCCO) are yet to be established. This study aims to map the competence requirements for SCCOs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with expert informants (n = 10) from four different backgrounds, including academia, regulatory, technology developers and other stakeholders, who were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Results revealed three key competences to develop: (i) System understanding, (ii) Communicational and technical knowledge, and (iii) Maritime competence. Knowledge of regulations, Navigational competence, and Basic engineering knowledge—will also be required. The discussion also highlighted the scope of new regulations and a manning plan for SCC. The author concludes that several modifications of the competence and training requirements will occur during the early functioning period of SSC depending on the technological advancement and operational experiences.
Mapping competence requirements for future shore control center operators
Maritime Policy & Management ; 50 , 4 ; 415-427
2023-05-19
13 pages
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