The age of the autonomous vessel has already arrived. Dr Andy Norris has had a close involvement in the concept for many years and, more recently, has been engaged in the development of UK and international standards for their design and use. He will explain the present situation, how the future will evolve and why their use will inevitably expand. He will also look at the drawbacks that could come from ever-enhancing automation. Although mainly working within the professional shipping sector, he has always taken a keen leisure interest in sailing and so will also be talking about the impact of the ‘revolution’ on leisure vessels. Andy is an ex Vice President of the Royal Institute of Navigation and we are delighted to have him back for another joint CA/RIN event this year.
Date: Wednesday 4 October. Lectures and talks start promptly at 1900 hrs.
Place: CA House
Booking: Book here, Tickets are: £4 for members and £7 for non-members. Season tickets are available at £27 for the nine lectures from 4 October to 6 December.