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The International Maritime Pilots\u2019 Association (IMPA), in partnership with the Canadian National Centre of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard, is initiating a comprehensive study to assess the safety, readiness and impacts of remote pilotage on global navigation.<\/p>\n
The partnership aims to evaluate the impact of remote navigation on conventional ships and future vessels operating autonomously or remotely.<\/p>\n
Capt. Simon Pelletier, President of IMPA, emphasized the potential of remote pilotage and discussed the need for a thorough analysis that would offer trustworthy, fact-based insights.<\/p>\n
IMPA represents maritime pilots from over 50 nations and conducts over 2 million pilotage tasks annually. The study will focus on the socio-technical aspects of pilotage, analyzing potential impacts on risks, costs and social acceptance.<\/p>\n
Remote pilotage would involve navigating ships without a pilot physically on board, relying instead on technology and shore-based experts.<\/p>\n
IMPA\u2019s project aims to test the feasibility of remote pilotage and its possible impact on the well-established practice of compulsory pilotage, which assures safe navigation in challenging waters near ports and coastal zones.<\/p>\n
This research supports the Canadian Coast Guard\u2019s objective to innovate for future navigational needs.<\/p>\n
The Canadian Coast Guard\u2019s Commissioner, Mario Pelletier, said that understanding the role of emerging technology in navigation safety is crucial as the Coast Guard adapts to modern maritime trade demands.<\/p>\n
NCEMP\u2019s Executive Director, Captain Alain Arseneault, discussed the need to link technology adoption with navigation requirements securely.<\/p>\n
He also talked about the importance of precise, evidence-based guidance that may be implemented not only in Canada but also in other regions where remote pilotage is being considered.<\/p>\n
This unique study combines marine pilots\u2019 broad knowledge with operational and academic competence and data from previous shore-based pilotage initiatives.<\/p>\n
Trials of remote and shore-based navigation systems will be conducted, especially in Canada, to validate insights and protocols before widespread industry use.<\/p>\n
Reference: IMPA<\/em><\/p>\n New Global Study To Dive Deeper Into Remote Pilotage Safety For Future Navigation<\/a> appeared first on Marine Insight – The Maritime Industry Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n