Fuzzy Logic Based Speed Controller For a Container Ship

Abstract

Speed control of marine ships is one of the leading problems in terms of safety and economy. This research aims at designing a fuzzy logic-based speed controller for a marine ship. The dynamic model of container ship is considered. Fuzzy logic-based approach is employed to control the variations and to maintain the controller performance under the ideal conditions as well as during rough weather. MATLAB is used for simulation. The results show that the proposed controller has enhanced control performance compared to conventional controllers, efficiently confine the influence of the environmental disturbance, ensure perfectly control, and have good robustness.