A framework to model the STPA hierarchical control structure of an autonomous ship

• Published in: Safety science Vol. 132; p. 104939
• Main Authors: Chaal, Meriam, Valdez Banda, Osiris A., Glomsrud, Jon Arne, Basnet, Sunil, Hirdaris, Spyros, Kujala, Pentti
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Autonomous Navigation System; Autonomous ship; Autonomous vehicles; Complex systems; Complexity; Control systems; Maritime safety; Risk analysis; Safety; Safety management; Safety research; Sea vessels; Ships; STAMP; STPA; Structural hierarchy; System effectiveness; System safety engineering; Systems theory; Theoretical mathematics; Maritime safety; STAMP; System safety engineering; STPA; Autonomous Navigation System; Autonomous ship

•A framework to model a hierarchical control structure for the STPA analysis of an autonomous ship is presented.•STAMP, STPA and STECA were used as the foundation of the proposed framework.•The framework makes use of the available knowledge of current shipping operation and seafarers experience.•The...