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ΙCS: Seafarers and digital disruption (study)

The effect of autonomous ships on the work at sea, the role of seafarers and the shipping industry. This study has been prepared by HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration for the International Chamber of Shipping. This paper will focus on potential social and practical consequences of autonomous shipping and digitalization on seafarers.

This Hamburg School of Business Administration paper was commissioned by the ICS Labour Affairs Committee to identify and highlight issues which may have consequences for seafarers as a result of possible digital disruption onboard ships. It will also serve as a basis for further discussions, research and strategy building.

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