선박 자동조타시스템의 사용성 향상과 상용화를 위한 해상 실증 연구

Abstract

As the global leader in shipbuilding, South Korea is well-positioned to increase its market share and penetrate the global marine equipment market by localizing critical navigation equipment. However, domestically developed ship autopilot systems have struggled to establish a track record in real-world applications, primarily due to the challenges associated with conducting sea trials. Although these systems meet performance standards, they often suffer from user interface and usability issues that hinder their commercialization. This study aimed to address these challenges by conducting sea trials of a certified ship autopilot system on a 6,000-tonne international shipping vessel. By integrating the system with real-world navigation sensors in a maritime environment, we sought to enhance its seakeeping performance and overall operational effectiveness. To facilitate this, the autopilot system was installed in parallel with the existing system on the test vessel, accompanied by the development of detailed navigation plans, inspection items, and trial procedures. Through these trials, we evaluated the system's seakeeping performance, overall effectiveness, and usability. The results yielded valuable insights into the system's performance and highlighted areas for improvement from a user perspective. These findings can be utilized to enhance the system and support its commercialization.