New Technologies in Autonomous Ship Navigation

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advancements have propelled autonomous ship navigation to the forefront of maritime innovation driven by challenging operational demands in global shipping, along with growing requirements for enhanced safety and efficiency. Significant progress in sensor fusion and actuation systems, artificial intelligence, and connectivity now enables vessels to perceive complex environments, make real-time decisions, and execute precise maneuvers with minimal human intervention. This Special Issue aims to integrate cutting-edge developments such as next-generation methods and systems for enhanced perception and situational awareness, AI-driven collision avoidance, adaptive path planning, multi-vessel operations, cross-domain collaboration, and resilient communication architectures. The purpose of this Special Issue in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is to present pioneering research and engineering solutions advancing the reliability and intelligence of autonomous maritime operation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: marine surface vehicles, sensor-fusion navigation technology, autonomous ship navigation, optimal path planning, dynamic positioning, and intelligent control for multiple vehicles.

Dr. Jiqiang Li
Prof. Dr. Guoqing Zhang
Dr. Antonio M. Pascoal
Prof. Dr. Weidong Zhang
Guest Editors

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