Spencer August Dugan
About
Research topic: Reliable design and operation of machinery systems for autonomous ships (2021-2025)
Main supervisor: Professor Ingrid B. Utne (IMT)
Co-supervisor: Professor Mehdi Zadeh (IMT)
Projects: SFI Autoship, ENDURE, IWASS
Research interests: System safety, accident analysis, risk and reliability assessments, ship stability, seakeeping
Education:
- MSc Eng. in Engineering Design and Applied Mechanics (DTU, 2021)
- MSc in Maritime Technology (NTNU, 2021)
- BSc in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (Webb Institute, 2017)
Work experience:
- Naval Architect, BMT (2018 - 2019)
- Project Coordinator / Naval Architect, Resolve Marine Group (2017-2018)
Publications
2024
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Correa-Jullian, Camila;
Grimstad, Joachim;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Ramos, Marilia Abilio;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander;
Morozov, Andrey.
(2024)
Proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Autonomous Systems Safety.
The B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences, UCLA; Norwegian University of Science and Technology; University of Stuttgart
Report
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Dugan, Spencer August;
Utne, Ingrid Bouwer.
(2024)
Statistical analysis of vessel loss of command frequency.
Maritime Transport Research
Academic article
2023
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Correa-Jullian, Camila;
Grimstad, Joachim;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Ramos, Marilia Abilio;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander;
Morozov, Andrey.
(2023)
The Safety Case for Autonomous Systems: An Overview.
The B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences, UCLA
Report
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Correa-Jullian, Camila;
Grimstad, Joachim;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Ramos, Marilia Abilio;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander;
Morozov, Andrey.
(2023)
Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Autonomous Systems Safety.
The B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences, UCLA; Norwegian University of Science and Technology; University of Stuttgart
Report
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Dugan, Spencer August;
Skjetne, Roger;
Wróbel, K.;
Montewka, J.;
Gil, M.;
Utne, Ingrid Bouwer.
(2023)
Integration Test Procedures for a Collision Avoidance Decision Support System Using STPA.
TransNav, International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
Academic article
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Dugan, Spencer August;
Utne, Ingrid Bouwer.
(2023)
Evaluating differences between maritime accident databases.
Research Publishing Services
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Krata, Przemyslaw;
Hinz, Tomasz;
Szozda, Zbigniew;
Dugan, Spencer August.
(2023)
Development of a neural network based decision support tool providing operational guidance on ship stability.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2022
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Krata, Przemyslaw;
Hinz, Tomasz;
Marley, Mathias Huuse;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Gil, Mateusz;
Montewka, Jakub.
(2022)
DSA-inspired assessment of autonomous ships stability during turning maneuver.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Krata, Przemyslaw;
Hinz, Tomasz;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Marley, Mathias Huuse;
Montewka, Jakub.
(2022)
Prediction and evaluation of an angle of heel due to turning maneuver of small training ships: comparison of dynamic analysis and static design criteria.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
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Dugan, Spencer August;
Utne, Ingrid Bouwer.
(2024)
Statistical analysis of vessel loss of command frequency.
Maritime Transport Research
Academic article
-
Dugan, Spencer August;
Skjetne, Roger;
Wróbel, K.;
Montewka, J.;
Gil, M.;
Utne, Ingrid Bouwer.
(2023)
Integration Test Procedures for a Collision Avoidance Decision Support System Using STPA.
TransNav, International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Dugan, Spencer August;
Utne, Ingrid Bouwer.
(2023)
Evaluating differences between maritime accident databases.
Research Publishing Services
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Krata, Przemyslaw;
Hinz, Tomasz;
Szozda, Zbigniew;
Dugan, Spencer August.
(2023)
Development of a neural network based decision support tool providing operational guidance on ship stability.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Krata, Przemyslaw;
Hinz, Tomasz;
Marley, Mathias Huuse;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Gil, Mateusz;
Montewka, Jakub.
(2022)
DSA-inspired assessment of autonomous ships stability during turning maneuver.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Krata, Przemyslaw;
Hinz, Tomasz;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Marley, Mathias Huuse;
Montewka, Jakub.
(2022)
Prediction and evaluation of an angle of heel due to turning maneuver of small training ships: comparison of dynamic analysis and static design criteria.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
-
Correa-Jullian, Camila;
Grimstad, Joachim;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Ramos, Marilia Abilio;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander;
Morozov, Andrey.
(2024)
Proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Autonomous Systems Safety.
The B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences, UCLA; Norwegian University of Science and Technology; University of Stuttgart
Report
-
Correa-Jullian, Camila;
Grimstad, Joachim;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Ramos, Marilia Abilio;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander;
Morozov, Andrey.
(2023)
The Safety Case for Autonomous Systems: An Overview.
The B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences, UCLA
Report
-
Correa-Jullian, Camila;
Grimstad, Joachim;
Dugan, Spencer August;
Ramos, Marilia Abilio;
Thieme, Christoph Alexander;
Morozov, Andrey.
(2023)
Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Autonomous Systems Safety.
The B. John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences, UCLA; Norwegian University of Science and Technology; University of Stuttgart
Report
Outreach
2023
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Academic lectureUtne, Ingrid Bouwer; Dugan, Spencer August. (2023) SFI AutoShip webinar: Safety and reliability of machinery systems. NTNU Department of Marine Technology and SFI AutoShip SFI AutoShip webinar 2023-12-11 - 2023-12-11
2022
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Academic lectureDugan, Spencer August; Utne, Ingrid Bouwer; Skjetne, Roger; Montewka, Jakub; Gil, Mateusz; Wrobel, Krzysztof. (2022) STPA-based hazard analysis of a ship collision avoidance and stability monitoring system. Gdynia Maritime University 10th European STAMP Workshop and Conference , Gdynia, Poland 2022-09-29 - 2022-09-30