How we see, how we process multiple information sources, such as alarms and bridge sensors and how perception is affected by other factors such as night conditions, fatigue and movement, can be proven  crucial factors for the safe operation of a ship and the safety of seafarers in general. In a report, 2018, CHIRP Maritime explores key issues in the areas of Perception and Decision Making explaining how the eyes work with the brain.

There are two types of mindsets: one that embraces each challenge as an opportunity, and one that avoids them. People that avoid conflicts can be described as having a fixed mindset while those who see problems as challenges have a growth mindset. Many people have a fixed mindset because they believe basic qualities like intelligence or talents are fixed traits and they are responsible for success.

In an era where we experience hologram concerts, when we use our smartphone while we are at the office to control the AC at home, when deep learning algorithms are used to apply smart supermarket shopping, no one could argue that technology is defining our lives in every sector. The maritime industry cannot but keep up with these rapid changes, in particular when we are referring to the seafarers’ training.

Concerning SEA-KIT International Ltd's autonomous vessel that sailed from the UK to Belgium, BBC contacted various industry stakeholders discussing the advantages and dis advantages of autonomous shipping. Lawrence Brennan, a retired US navy captain and adjunct professor of admiralty and maritime law at Fordham University School of Law, reported to BBC that all these uncrewed cargo ships may come with challenges.