The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
International shipping is the life blood of the global economy as vessels carry more than 80% of world trade. The industry is regulated primarily by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) - a United Nations agency...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Liverpool John Moores University
The project addresses the question fully and the authors have the necessary expertise in the field of maritime autonomous shipping.
MOST (AV) is an SME that has taken the concept of autonomous, self-propelled, surface vessels to production reality. AutoNaut provides unique, robust, cost effective, game-changing opportunities for a variety of markets ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: AUTONAUT LIMITED
The project partially addresses the question by focusing on autonomous surface vessels and their data collection capabilities, and the authors have the necessary expertise in the field.
**'3rd Space Future Fleet' is a dynamic, immersive control surface for operators of autonomous maritime vessels and fleets.** Using the latest 3D reality capture and real time game engine production pipelines, **3rd Spa...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: 3RD SPACE LIMITED
The project is relevant as it deals with autonomous maritime vessels, an emerging technology in the maritime and shipping industry, but it does not address the risks and opportunities for the UK across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.