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1.1 A Historical Perspective on Advances in Shipping |
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3 | (1) |
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1.1.6 Electronic Navigation and Communications |
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1.1.7 Command and Control |
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1.2 Current Initiatives in Unmanned and Autonomous Shipping |
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1.2.1 Industry and Academia |
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1.2.2 Regulatory Authorities |
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1.2.3 Classification Societies |
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1.2.4 Non-Governmental Organizations |
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1.3 A Mariner's Perspective |
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1.3.1 Human Senses Exceed Remote Operator and Full Autonomy Capabilities |
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1.3.2 Implicit Devaluation of the Maritime Professions |
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16 | (1) |
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2 Making the Case for Unmanned and Autonomous Ships |
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2.1 Economic Perspectives |
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2.1.1 Economical Transport |
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24 | (1) |
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2.1.2 New Business Opportunities |
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2.2.1 Safety of Navigation |
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2.2.2.1 Hazard and Failure Prognostics and Detection |
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2.2.2.2 Automation of Hazardous Tasks |
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3 Autonomy, Automation and Reasoning |
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3.1.2 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) |
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3.1.3 Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships (NFAS) |
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3.1.5 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) |
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3.1.6 IMO Definition of Autonomy |
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3.1.7 Comparisons between Different Approaches to Autonomy |
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3.2.2 Power Generation, Distribution and Control |
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3.2.6 Alarm Monitoring and Damage Control |
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3.2.7 Integration of Process Automation |
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3.3.1 Some Thoughts on Reasoning |
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3.3.2 Artificial Intelligence |
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3.3.2.1 Neural Network Architecture |
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3.3.2.2 Software Simulation |
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54 | (1) |
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3.3.2.4 Hardware Implementation |
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56 | (1) |
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57 | (2) |
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4 MASS Design and Engineering |
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4.1 Applications and Operational Settings |
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4.1.1 Hull and Deck Design |
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60 | (1) |
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4.1.2 Propulsion and Power Generation |
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61 | (1) |
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4.1.2.2 Fuel and Power Sources |
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62 | (2) |
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4.1.3.1 Environment Visualization |
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4.1.3.2 Situational Awareness and Comprehension |
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4.1.3.3 Sensor Suite Composition and Placement |
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4.1.4.1 Introduction of Highly Reliable Systems |
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4.1.4.2 Multiple Redundant Systems |
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4.1.4.3 Predictive Maintenance |
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4.1.4.4 Robotic Maintenance |
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4.2 Implementations of MASS |
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4.2.1 Container and Bulk Shipping |
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4.2.1.2 Project SeaShuttle |
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4.2.1.3 Great Intelligence |
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4.2.3 Surveillance, Firefighting, Survey, and Search and Rescue |
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4.2.4.3 Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ships (SpaceX) |
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4.2.5.3 Keppel Singmarine |
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4.3 Harbor Enhancements to Accommodate MASS |
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4.3.1 Port and Harbor Facilities |
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81 | (1) |
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4.3.1.1 Automatic Berthing and Unberthing |
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83 | (1) |
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5.1 Transition to Remote Control and Supervision |
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5.2 Remote Control Center Functions |
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5.2.1 Distribution of Authority |
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5.2.1.1 Individual Ship Operations |
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5.2.1.2 RCC Handling of Multiple Ship Operations |
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5.3 Remote Control Center Facilities |
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5.3.1.1 Corporate Representative |
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5.3.1.2 Captain and First Mate |
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101 | (2) |
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5.3.2.1 Second and Third Mates |
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103 | (1) |
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5.3.2.3 Second and Third Engineers |
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5.3.2.5 Communications Officer |
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108 | (1) |
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5.3.2.6 Automation Officer |
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108 | (1) |
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5.3.2.7 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)/Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Operator |
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109 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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5.3.3.1 Technical Experts |
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5.3.3.2 Other Support Staff |
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5.4 Remote Control Center Organization |
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5.4.1 Functional Organization |
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5.4.2 Allocation of Physical Space |
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112 | (1) |
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5.4.3 Computational Facilities |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (2) |
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115 | (30) |
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116 | (1) |
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117 | (1) |
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6.3 Environmental Sensor Systems |
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6.3.1 Conventional vs. Smart Sensors |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (3) |
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6.3.2.1 Surface Sensors and Systems |
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123 | (4) |
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129 | (1) |
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6.3.4 Space-Based Sensors |
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6.3.4.1 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) |
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6.3.4.2 Automatic Identification System (AIS) |
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6.3.4.3 Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) |
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6.3.5 Sensor Data Types and Characteristics |
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6.3.6 Sensor System Limitations and Vulnerabilities |
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6.3.6.1 GNSS Outages, Spoofing, Jamming and Denial of Service |
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6.3.6.2 AIS Range, Clutter, Spoofing and Jamming |
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134 | (1) |
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6.3.6.4 Multiple Sensor Modalities |
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6.4 Navigational Reasoning |
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6.4.1 Navigation under Nominal Conditions |
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138 | (1) |
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6.4.2 Navigation Absent Expected ATON |
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6.4.3 Navigation under Threat of Collision, Allision or Attack |
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140 | (1) |
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6.4.4 Navigation under GNSS/AIS Denial of Service Attack or Spoofing |
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140 | (1) |
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6.4.5 Digital Twin Simulation |
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141 | (1) |
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7.1 General Communication Requirements for Ships |
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145 | (1) |
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7.2 e-Navigation Enhancements to Communications |
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146 | (1) |
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7.3 Limitations of e-Navigation as Relate to MASS |
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147 | (1) |
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7.4 Communications Requirements for MASS |
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148 | (1) |
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7.5 Communication Internal to MASS |
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149 | (3) |
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149 | (1) |
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7.5.2 Engineering Systems |
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150 | (1) |
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7.5.4 Local Area Networks |
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7.6 Bridge-to-Bridge Communication |
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153 | (1) |
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7.6.2 Sound and Light Signals |
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7.6.3 Signals to Attract Attention and Distress Signals |
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154 | (1) |
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7.6.5 Distress Radio Communications |
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155 | (1) |
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7.7 Communication between Ship and Shore |
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7.7.1 Medium/High Frequency Radio |
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156 | (1) |
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7.7.2 Cellular Communication |
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157 | (1) |
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7.7.3 Satellite Communication |
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157 | (1) |
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7.7.4 Microwave Communication |
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157 | (1) |
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7.8 MASS Area Communications |
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158 | (1) |
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8.1 It Begins with the Vessel Security Plan |
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161 | (1) |
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8.2 MASS Ability to Maintain Security |
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162 | (2) |
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163 | (1) |
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8.3.1.2 Perimeter Defenses |
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8.3.1.3 Exterior Defenses |
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167 | (1) |
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8.3.1.4 Internal Defenses |
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168 | (1) |
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8.3.1.5 Non-lethal Defenses |
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168 | (1) |
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8.4 Threats Internal to the Vessel |
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8.4.1 Proper Vetting of Authorized Personnel |
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169 | (1) |
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8.4.3 Crew and Vendor Awareness |
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8.5 External Electronic Threats |
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8.5.1 GNSS Spoofing and Denial of Service |
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172 | (1) |
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8.6.2 Implications for MASS |
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174 | (1) |
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8.6.3 Cyber Security Program Implementation |
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174 | (1) |
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175 | (4) |
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9 Training for MASS Operations |
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179 | (10) |
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179 | (2) |
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181 | (2) |
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9.2.1 Bachelor of Science Degree considering Autonomous Shipping |
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181 | (1) |
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9.2.2 Master Degree with a Focus on Autonomous Shipping |
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182 | (1) |
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9.2.3 Maritime Training Centers |
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183 | (1) |
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9.3 Licensing Requirements |
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183 | (5) |
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9.3.1 Licensing Endorsements |
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184 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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9.3.3 Vessel Security Officer (VSO) |
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186 | (1) |
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9.3.4 Communications Officer |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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9.3.6 Maritime Drone Operator |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (24) |
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10.1 International Maritime Organization (IMO) |
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190 | (3) |
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10.1.1 Regulatory Scoping Exercise |
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192 | (1) |
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10.1.2 Interim Guidelines for MASS Trials |
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193 | (1) |
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193 | (7) |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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10.2.11 Other Countries and Related Issues |
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199 | (1) |
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10.3 Classification Societies |
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200 | (2) |
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10.3.1 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) |
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200 | (1) |
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10.3.2 Bureau Veritas (BV) |
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10.3.3 China Classification Society (CCS) |
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201 | (1) |
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10.3.4 Det Norske Veritas-Germanischer Lloyd (DNV-GL) |
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201 | (1) |
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10.3.5 International Association of Classification Societies Ltd. (IACS) |
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201 | (1) |
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10.3.6 Korean Register of Shipping (KR) |
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201 | (1) |
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10.3.7 Lloyd's Register of Shipping (LR) |
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202 | (1) |
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10.4 Non-Governmental Organizations |
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202 | (4) |
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10.4.1 Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) |
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202 | (1) |
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10.4.2 Comite Maritime International (CMI) |
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203 | (1) |
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10.4.3 International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) |
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203 | (1) |
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10.4.4 International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA) |
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203 | (1) |
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10.4.5 International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs (IGP&I) |
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204 | (1) |
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10.4.6 Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) |
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204 | (1) |
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10.4.7 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) |
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204 | (1) |
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10.4.8 International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) |
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205 | (1) |
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10.4.9 Nautical Institute (NI) |
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205 | (1) |
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10.4.10 One Sea Autonomous Maritime Ecosystem |
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205 | (1) |
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10.4.11 Smart Ships Coalition (SSC) |
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206 | (1) |
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10.4.12 Unmanned Cargo Ship Development Alliance |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (7) |
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11.1 Instruments Requiring Amendments to Support MASS Operations |
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214 | (11) |
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11.1.1 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention) |
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215 | (6) |
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11.1.2 International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS Code) |
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221 | (1) |
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11.1.3 International Safety Management (ISM Code) |
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222 | (1) |
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11.1.4 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) |
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222 | (1) |
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11.1.5 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) |
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223 | (2) |
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11.1.6 International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR Convention) |
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225 | (1) |
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11.2 Some Significant Changes to Support MASS Operations |
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225 | (7) |
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11.2.1 International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) |
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226 | (1) |
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11.2.2 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) |
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226 | (1) |
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11.2.3 International Bulk Chemical (IBC Code) |
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226 | (1) |
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11.2.4 International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gasses in Bulk (IGC Code) |
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227 | (1) |
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11.2.5 International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers of Oil Tankers (ESP Code) |
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228 | (1) |
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11.2.6 International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on board Ships (INF Code) |
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228 | (1) |
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11.2.7 International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) |
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228 | (1) |
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11.2.8 Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code) |
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229 | (1) |
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11.2.9 International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code |
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230 | (1) |
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11.2.10 International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code) |
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230 | (1) |
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11.2.11 Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS) Code |
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231 | (1) |
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11.2.12 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F Convention) |
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231 | (1) |
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11.2.13 International Convention on Load Lines (LL Convention) |
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232 | (1) |
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11.3 Little or No Significance to Regulations to Support MASS Operations |
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232 | (3) |
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11.3.1 IMO Instruments Implementation (III Code) |
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233 | (1) |
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11.3.2 International Code on Intact Stability (IS Code) |
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233 | (1) |
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11.3.3 International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) |
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233 | (1) |
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11.3.4 International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA Code) |
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233 | (1) |
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11.3.5 Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code) |
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234 | (1) |
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11.3.6 International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (Tonnage Convention) |
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234 | (1) |
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11.3.7 International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC Convention) |
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234 | (1) |
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11.4 Instruments Not Yet Considered |
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235 | (1) |
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11.4.1 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention) |
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235 | (1) |
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11.4.2 International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC Code) |
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235 | (1) |
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11.4.3 International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gasses or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) |
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235 | (1) |
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11.4.4 Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) |
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235 | (1) |
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11.4.5 Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement (STP Agreement) |
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236 | (1) |
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11.4.6 Protocol on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships (Space STP Protocol) |
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236 | (1) |
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11.4.7 Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships |
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236 | (1) |
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236 | (3) |
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12 Future Directions of MASS |
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239 | (16) |
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12.1 Demonstrated Competency of MASS |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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241 | (2) |
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12.4 Environmental Concerns |
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243 | (2) |
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12.4.1 5G Broadband Technology |
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243 | (1) |
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12.4.2 Contribution of Greenhouse Gas to the Environment |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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12.7 MASS Operator Complacency |
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246 | (2) |
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12.8 Is IMO Degree 4 Full Automation for MASS Ethical, or Even Possible? |
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248 | (1) |
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12.9 Situational Awareness below the Waterline |
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248 | (2) |
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12.10 Crowdsourcing MASS Subsea Sensor Data |
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250 | (1) |
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12.11 MASS Will Lead Shipping into the Future |
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250 | (1) |
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12.12 Post-IMO Regulatory Scoping Exercise |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (3) |
| Index |
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255 | |