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ERNA (3)
1962-1980
example, process engineering.
Thought is even now being given
to the question of whether watchstanding personnel should be relieved
every two hours since nobody
can expect an assistant engineer
to spend several hours sitting in
a sound-proofed control room
watching a panel of flashing lamps.
HELENA (1)
1965-1985
Loading lighter sections in Rotterdam
“Shipowners, nautical colleges, trade
unions and the ministry of transport
face major tasks where automation
is concerned. Shipowners will have
to spend more money. Automated
ships will exceed current investments
by many millions and seagoing
specialists are perfectly justified
in demanding higher wages. This
much is certain even now: never in
automated shipping will a robot be
given a master’s licence, nor will the
bogeyman be the only crew member.”
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