{"id":5434,"date":"2026-05-28T18:35:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jms-inc.jp\/?page_id=5434"},"modified":"2026-05-28T18:35:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:35:28","slug":"autonomous-ship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jms-inc.jp\/en\/service\/autonomous-ship\/","title":{"rendered":"Autonomous Ships Technology Development and Social Implementation Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By advancing the social implementation of autonomous ships, we address the growing labor shortage in Japan\u2019s maritime industry driven by an aging and declining population, while maintaining the integrity of the maritime infrastructure that supports the nation as an island country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Maintaining the Integrity of Freight and Passenger Transportation Infrastructure through the Adoption of Autonomous Navigation Technologies\n
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    • Reducing Workload through Workforce Optimization \u27a1 Addressing Labor Shortages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Crew Operational Support \u27a1 Reducing Accidents Caused by Human Error (Enhanced Safety)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Key Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Total Coordination Leveraging our Experience and Networks gained through Leading Autonomous Ship Projects in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Support for the Adoption of Autonomous Ships Technologies through Risk Assessment and Maritime Expertise Based on Extensive Experience, Including Crew Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Development of an Automatic Collision Avoidance Program through Integrated Collaboration between System Engineers and Maritime Professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Providing Advice Aligned with Domestic and International Trends in autonomous ships, with Active Participation in Related Discussions in Japan and Abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Proven Track Record<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        01<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Participation in the Nippon Foundation Unmanned MASS Project \u201cMEGURI2040\u201d as a Lead Company (since 2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Successful Demonstration of Unmanned Navigation over a 790 km Route between Tokyo and Tsu\u2013Matsusaka
          (Unmanned Navigation Rate: 97.4% on the outbound voyage, 99.7% on the return voyage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Recipient of the 5th Japan Open Innovation Award
          \u2014 Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Recipient of the Forbes JAPAN Xtrepreneur Award 2023
          \u2014 Working Style Category<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Recipient of the Telework Association \u201cWorkstyle DX\u201d
          \u2014 DX Innovation Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>