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Review of Collision Avoidance and Path Planning Methods for Ships in Close Range Encounters

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2009

CheeKuang Tam ,
Richard Bucknall  and
Alistair Greig
CheeKuang Tam*
Affiliation:
(University College London)
Richard Bucknall
Affiliation:
(University College London)
*
(Email: c_tam@meng.ucl.ac.uk)
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Abstract

Efficient marine navigation through obstructions is still one of the many problems faced by the mariner. Many accidents can be traced to human error, recently increased traffic densities and the average cruise speed of ships impedes the collision avoidance decision making process further in the sense that decisions have to be made in reduced time. It seems logical that the decision making process be computerised and automated as a step forward to reduce the risk of collision. This article reviews the development of collision avoidance techniques and path planning for ships, particularly when engaged in close range encounters. In addition, previously published works have been categorised and their shortcomings highlighted in order to identify the ‘state of the art’ and issues in close range marine navigation.

Keywords

Path planningShip navigationCollision avoidance

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The Journal of Navigation , Volume 62 , Issue 3 , July 2009 , pp. 455 - 476
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Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 2009

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