Rolls-Royce reliability
The absence of crew
increases the need for very
reliable power and propulsion
systems. According to Rolls-
Royce, its approach is to blend
advanced intelligent asset
management and system
redundancy in a cost-effective
manner that avoids sacrificing
the cost and volume savings
achieved by removing the
crew.
A suite of autonomous
support tools, such as energy
management, equipment health
monitoring and predictive
and remote maintenance,
will ensure the availability of
unmanned vessels.
Many of the technologies
needed to make autonomous
ships a reality already exist.
For example, Rolls-Royce has
created what it believes to
be the world’s first intelligent
awareness system combining
multiple sensors with artificial
intelligence, to help commercial
vessels operate more safely and
efficiently. Significant analysis
of potential cyber risks is also
being undertaken to ensure
end-to-end security.
SA Artillery