Liam Williams, maritime engineering student at Rotterdam Mainport Insititute, shares how he built AutoCaptain - an autonomous boat - in just three months. He talks about his fascination with autonomy, the support he received from industry experts, and why maritime is more open to innovation than many think.
From defining autonomy as “active decision making” to reflecting on collaboration and future opportunities, Liam offers a fresh, grounded perspective on where the industry is headed.
⏱ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Autonomy in Maritime
02:53 – Building AutoCaptain
06:11 – What Autonomy Means
08:51 – Future Outlook & Collaboration