Computer-Based Ship Automation System for a Polish Cargo Ship

Abstract The paper presents some results of works being now in progress to develop a computerized system of complex automation for a Polish cargo ship. The philosophy of designing the system is discussed and the range of system functions and objectives analyzed. The proposed hardware configuration of the system is characterized and some more details of the Polish minicomputer K-202 given. The concept of system software is outlined. Finally the authors give some details of the future developments.