<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The paper presents the issues associated with the domestic construction of unmanned surface vessels, which are in the limelight of western counties as one of the reinforcing elements of internal security and maritime economy. Also discussed are some experiences from construction of the first such vessel named ‘Edredon’, and on the example of Gdansk Bay and the seaport of Gdynia a number of selected tasks that can be carried out by a vessel in the process of state’s maritime services protection, and in monitoring and protection of the seaports and objects of critical infrastructure. Moreover, the directions for further development (autonomous vessels, in particular) that can be accomplished in a short period of time, based on domestic scientific abilities and shipbuilding industry are indicated.</p></abstract>

The paper presents the issues associated with the domestic construction of unmanned surface vessels, which are in the limelight of western counties as one of the reinforcing elements of internal security and maritime economy. Also discussed are some experiences from construction of the first such vessel named ‘Edredon’, and on the example of Gdansk Bay and the seaport of Gdynia a number of selected tasks that can be carried out by a vessel in the process of state’s maritime services protection, and in monitoring and protection of the seaports and objects of critical infrastructure. Moreover, the directions for further development (autonomous vessels, in particular) that can be accomplished in a short period of time, based on domestic scientific abilities and shipbuilding industry are indicated.

Application of Domestic Unmanned Surface Vessels in the Area of Internal Security and Maritime Economy — Capacities and Directions for Development

Maritime Technical Journal

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The paper presents the issues associated with the domestic construction of unmanned surface vessels, which are in the limelight of western counties as one of...

Application of Domestic Unmanned Surface Vessels in the Area of Internal Security and Maritime Economy — Capacities and Directions for Development

Publié en ligne: 30 sept. 2016

Pages: 67 - 83

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5604/0860889x.1224747

Mots clés
unmanned surface vessels, internal security, sea ports and critical infrastructure protection

© 2018

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Application of Domestic Unmanned Surface Vessels in the Area of Internal Security and Maritime Economy — Capacities and Directions for Development

Publié en ligne: 30 sept. 2016

Pages: 67 - 83

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5604/0860889x.1224747

Mots clésunmanned surface vessels, internal security, sea ports and critical infrastructure protection

© 2018

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mots clés
unmanned surface vessels, internal security, sea ports and critical infrastructure protection