Control system for ferry, control method for ferry, and ferry

Abstract

To improve convenience in a ferry installed in a marina for mooring and storing a vessel.SOLUTION: A control system for ferry 1 is a control system for the ferry installed in a marina 20 for mooring and storing a vessel 10 of a user. The control system for ferry 1 includes a controller 12 and a storage unit 13. The storage unit 13 stores: discrimination information for discriminating a user, first position information regarding the first position for the ferry 30 to berth / leave, and second position information regarding the second position on water corresponding to the mooring storing position of the vessel 10 of the user. The controller 12 permits driving of the ferry 30 and sets the second position based on the second position information as a target when the discrimination information is received.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a ferry control system, a ferry control method, and a ferry. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a ship mooring management server for managing the use of a mooring field where ships are moored has been disclosed (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-049880 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] By the way, at marinas where boats are moored on the water, you need to take a ferry managed by the marina to get to your moored boat. Also, if the marina is closed, you need to prepare your own ferry.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to improve the convenience of ferries installed in marinas where ships are moored and stored. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A ferry control system according to one embodiment is a ferry control system installed in a marina where a user's boat is moored and stored. The ferry control system includes a controller and a memory unit. The memory unit stores identification information for identifying the user, first position information relating to a first position where the ferry will leave or arrive at a berth, and second position information relating to a second position on the water corresponding to the mooring and storage position of the user's boat. Upon receiving the identification information, the controller authorizes the ferry to be driven and sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information.

[0007] In the ferry control system according to the present disclosure, the controller allows the ferry to be driven based on identification information that identifies the user of the vessel, so that even when the marina is closed, the user can use the marina's ferry to reach the moored vessel. In addition, it is possible to prevent people other than marina personnel from using the ferry without permission. Furthermore, the controller sets a location corresponding to the mooring location of the user's vessel as the destination of the ferry, so that the user can easily reach the moored vessel.

[0008] A ferry control system according to another aspect is a ferry control system for transporting a user to a moored ship. The ferry control system includes a controller and a memory unit. The memory unit stores identification information for identifying the user, first position information relating to a first position where the ferry will arrive or depart, and second position information relating to a second position on the water corresponding to the moored position of the user's ship. Upon receiving the identification information, the controller authorizes the ferry to be driven and sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information.

[0009] A method for controlling a vessel according to another aspect is a method for controlling a ferry installed in a marina where a user's vessel is moored and stored. The method for controlling the ferry includes storing identification information for identifying the user, first position information relating to a first position where the ferry will dock and leave, and second position information relating to a second position on the water corresponding to the mooring position of the user's vessel, and, upon receiving the identification information, permitting the ferry to move and setting the second position as a destination based on the second position information.

[0010] A watercraft according to another aspect is a ferry installed at a marina where a user's watercraft is moored and stored. The ferry includes a controller and a memory unit. The memory unit stores identification information for identifying the user, first position information relating to a first position where the ferry will dock and leave the berth, and second position information relating to a second position on the water corresponding to the mooring and storage position of the user's watercraft. Upon receiving the identification information, the controller authorizes the ferry to be driven and sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience of ferries installed in marinas where ships are moored and stored. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a ferry control system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a marina according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the ferry control system. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart showing a processing mode in a controller. [Diagram 5] 4 is a flowchart showing a processing mode in a controller. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a marina including a pier. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the ferry control system 1 is a ferry control system installed in a marina 20 that moors and stores a user's ship 10. The marina 20 moors and stores the user's ship 10 on the water. Here, "on the water" means, for example, a water surface that is located in a position where it is not possible to walk from the land where the marina 20 is located to the user's ship 10 using a shallow bridge. In other words, there is no land connection from the land where the marina 20 is located to the moored and stored user's ship 10. The ferry control system 1 transports the user by ferry 30 from the land where the marina 20 is located to the moored and stored user's ship 10, and from the moored and stored user's ship 10 to the land where the marina 20 is located.

[0014] As shown in Fig. 2, a plurality of boats 10 are moored and stored at intervals in a marina 20. In Fig. 2, only one of the plurality of boats 10 is marked with a reference symbol. In Fig. 2, the boat 10 of a first user is marked with a reference symbol 10a.

[0015] 3 is a functional block diagram of the ferry control system 1. The ferry 30 includes a steering device 31, a throttle lever 32, and a boat propeller 33. The steering device 31 is a device for controlling the turning direction of the ferry 30. The throttle lever 32 is an operating member for adjusting the thrust of the boat propeller 33 and switching the thrust direction between forward and rearward.

[0016] The marine vessel propulsion device 33 includes an ECU (Electric Control Unit) 34 , a drive unit 35 , a shift actuator 36 , and a steering actuator 37 .

[0017] The ECU 34 includes a processor such as a CPU and memories such as a RAM and a ROM. The ECU 34 stores programs and data for controlling the vessel propulsion device 33. The ECU 34 controls the drive unit 35. The drive unit 35 generates a propulsive force for propelling the ferry 30. The drive unit 35 includes an electric motor 35a that rotates a propeller (not shown). The drive unit 35 may be an internal combustion engine.

[0018] The shift actuator 36 changes the rotation direction of the propeller driven by the electric motor 35a in response to the operation of the throttle lever 32. The steering actuator 37 changes the rudder angle of the vessel propeller 33 in response to the operation of the steering device 31.

[0019] The ferry control system 1 includes a server 3. The server 3 is used, for example, as a computer that manages the ferry 30. The server 3 is managed, for example, by a management and operating company of the marina 20. The server 3 is configured to be capable of wireless communication with at least one communication terminal 15 used by a user of the ship 10. In this embodiment, the server 3 is configured to be capable of communication with at least one communication terminal 15 via the Internet IN. The server 3 is configured to be capable of communication with at least one communication terminal 15, for example, via an application used in the ferry control system. The at least one communication terminal 15 is, for example, a communication terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet. In this embodiment, the at least one communication terminal 15 includes a plurality of communication terminals 15. In FIG. 1, the communication terminal 15 used by the first user is denoted by the reference symbol 15a.

[0020] The server 3 includes a controller 12 and a storage unit 13. The controller 12 includes a processor such as a CPU, and memories such as a RAM and a ROM.

[0021] The controller 12 controls the steering controller 14 arranged in the ferry 30. The controller 12 controls the ferry 30 via the steering controller 14. The steering controller 14 is configured to be able to communicate with the controller 12. The steering controller 14 includes a processor such as a CPU and memories such as a RAM and a ROM. The steering controller 14 is programmed to control the ferry 30. The steering controller 14 stores programs and data for controlling the vessel propulsion device 33. The steering controller 14 is connected to the steering device 31, the throttle lever 32, and the vessel propulsion device 33 via a wire or wirelessly. The steering controller 14 controls the shift actuator 36 and the steering actuator 37 via the ECU 34. The steering controller 14 controls the rotation speed of the electric motor 35a according to the amount of operation of the throttle lever 32.

[0022] The memory unit 13 records various information and various programs. The memory unit 13 includes a recording medium such as a hard disk and / or an SSD. The memory unit 13 may be included in the controller 12 or the maneuvering controller 14. The memory unit 13 stores identification information, first position information, and second position information. The identification information is information for identifying the user who has moored the boat 10 in the marina 20. The identification information is set individually for each boat 10 moored in the marina 20. The identification information is information relating to, for example, an alphanumeric character string consisting of a predetermined number of digits.

[0023] The first position information is position information regarding a first position where the ferry 30 arrives or departs from the pier. The ferry 30 is moored at the first position shown by a solid line in Fig. 2. The first position is adjacent to the land where the marina 20 is located.

[0024] The second position information is position information regarding a second position on the water corresponding to a mooring storage position of the user's vessel 10. The second position information includes position information of a buoy 46a (described later) that moors the user's vessel 10. The second position information is linked to the identification information. In FIG. 2, the first user's vessel 10 is labeled with the symbol 10a.

[0025] The storage unit 13 stores a plurality of routes R from a first position to a second position. As shown in Fig. 2, for example, the plurality of routes R from the first position to a second position corresponding to a mooring and storage position of the vessel 10a includes a first route R1 and a second rule R2.

[0026] The ferry control system 1 includes a position detection unit 41 , a voice recognition unit 42 , an obstacle detection unit 43 , a battery 44 , a charging device 45 , at least one mooring member 46 , and a detection unit 47 .

[0027] The position detection unit 41 is disposed on the ferry 30. The position detection unit 41 is, for example, a GPS receiving unit. The position detection unit 41 acquires position information of the ferry 30 from a GPS satellite. The position detection unit 41 is communicably connected to the steering controller 14. The steering controller 14 acquires the position of the ferry 30 based on a signal from the position detection unit 41.

[0028] The voice recognition unit 42 is disposed in the ferry 30. The voice recognition unit 42 detects the user's voice acquired from a microphone, for example, and outputs the detection result to the ship steering controller 14.

[0029] The obstacle detection unit 43 includes, for example, a camera disposed in the marina 20. The camera is configured to capture an image of a storage area where the user's boat 10 is moored and stored. The obstacle detection unit 43 detects obstacles on the routes of the multiple routes R based on image data captured by the camera, and outputs the detection result to the controller 12. For example, when there is another boat on the routes of the multiple routes R, the obstacle detection unit 43 detects it as an obstacle.

[0030] The battery 44 is arranged on the ferry 30. The battery 44 supplies power to the ship steering controller 14 and the ship propulsion device 33.

[0031] The charging device 45 can supply power to the battery 44 when the ferry 30 is in the first position. The charging device 45 can wirelessly charge the battery 44. The charging device 45 includes, for example, a non-contact charging pad. Note that the charging device 45 may be configured to charge the battery 44 in a wired manner.

[0032] The at least one mooring member 46 is a member for mooring and storing the user's vessel 10. In this embodiment, the at least one mooring member 46 includes a plurality of mooring members 46. The plurality of mooring members 46 are arranged at a predetermined interval from each other. Each of the plurality of mooring members 46 includes a buoy 46a for mooring the user's vessel 10 and a connection member 46b for connecting the buoy 46a and the user's vessel 10. Note that in FIG. 2, only the mooring member for mooring the first user's vessel 10 among the plurality of mooring members 46 is marked with a symbol.

[0033] The buoy 46a is exposed above the water surface. In this embodiment, the buoy 46a floats on the water surface. The buoy 46a is connected to an anchor that is fixed to the bottom of the water, for example, and its position on the water surface is fixed by the anchor.

[0034] The connecting member 46b is fixed to the buoy 46a. The connecting member 46b is, for example, a ring-shaped metal member. The user's vessel 10 is moored at a predetermined position by fixing a rope or chain extending from the user's vessel 10 to the connecting member 46b. Note that the connecting member 46b may be a rope fixed to the buoy 46a. In this case, the user's vessel 10 may be moored at a predetermined position by fixing the user's vessel 10 to the rope fixed to the buoy 46a.

[0035] When the controller 12 receives identification information in response to an input from the communication terminal 15 while the ferry 30 is at the first position (S11 in FIG. 4), it determines whether the received identification information matches the identification information stored in the memory unit 13 (S12 in FIG. 4). If the controller 12 determines that the identification information is correct, it controls the steering controller 14 to permit driving of the ferry 30 and sets the second position as the destination of the ferry 30 based on the second position information linked to the received identification information (S13 in FIG. 4).

[0036] For example, the controller 12 receives the identification information of the first user in response to an input from the communication terminal 15a of the first user. If the controller 12 determines that the identification information of the first user is correct, the controller 12 controls the ship steering controller 14 to permit driving of the ferry 30 and set a second position (near the position shown by the dashed line in FIG. 2) corresponding to the mooring storage position of the vessel 10a of the first user as the destination.

[0037] When the controller 12 receives the identification information, it selects one route R from the multiple routes R based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 43 (S14 in FIG. 4). Based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 43, the controller 12 calculates, for example, an estimated arrival time to the destination (here, the second position) for each of the multiple routes R, and selects the route with the shortest estimated arrival time to the destination.

[0038] When permitting the driving of the ferry 30, the controller 12 preferably receives terminal location information of the communication terminal 15 from the communication terminal 15, and when it determines that the communication terminal 15 is at or near the first location, permits the driving of the ferry 30 and sets the second location as the destination of the ferry 30. Furthermore, when the controller 12 receives identification information in response to an input from the communication terminal 15 while the ferry 30 is not at the first location, it is highly likely that another user will use the ferry 30, so it prioritizes the execution of the currently executed automatic control.

[0039] The controller 12 executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 from the first position to the second position after setting the second position as the destination (S15 in FIG. 4). The automatic control of the ferry 30 is executed via the steering controller 14. The controller 12 executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 from the first position to the second position, for example, in response to an operation of an operation unit such as a button provided on the ferry 30. The controller 12 outputs, for example, the set destination, the route to the destination, the estimated arrival time, and the like to the communication terminal 15. The controller 12 may be configured to display the set destination, the route to the destination, the estimated arrival time, and the like on a display 38 provided on the ferry 30.

[0040] While the controller 12 is executing the automatic control of the ferry 30, it may turn on a lamp arranged on the ferry 30 to notify the outside that the automatic control is being executed.

[0041] When permitting the driving of the ferry 30, the controller 12 may issue a warning to urge the occupants of the ferry to put on a life jacket. The controller 12 may cause the display 38 to display a warning to urge the occupants to put on a life jacket. The controller 12 may execute automatic control after receiving a response regarding the life jacket warning from the user, for example, via the operation unit. The controller 12 may issue a warning regarding the wearing of a life jacket by voice.

[0042] The controller 12 determines whether the ferry 30 has moved from the first position to the second position based on the detection result of the position detection unit 41 (S16 in FIG. 4). When the controller 12 determines that the ferry 30 has moved from the first position to the second position, the controller 12 switches the automatic control by the steering controller 14 to manual control (S17 in FIG. 4). This allows the user to manually operate the steering device 31 of the ferry 30 to bring the ferry 30 closer to the boarding gate of the ship 10.

[0043] The controller 12 judges whether a predetermined condition is satisfied after the ferry 30 is moved from the first position to the second position (S18 in FIG. 4). If the controller 12 judges that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the controller 12 sets the first position as a destination based on the first position information, and executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 to the first position (S19 in FIG. 4). At this time, the controller 12 may, for example, calculate an estimated time of arrival to the first position for each of the multiple routes R based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 43, and select the route with the shortest estimated time of arrival to the first position.

[0044] After moving the ferry 30 from the first position to the second position, the controller 12 determines whether a specified condition is met based on a notification from the communication terminal 15, the detection result of the position detection unit 41, the detection result of the voice recognition unit 42, or the detection result of the detection unit 47.

[0045] The controller 12 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined notification is received from the communication terminal 15. For example, when the controller 12 receives a notification from the communication terminal 15 via an application that the ship 10a has been boarded, the controller 12 executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 to a first position.

[0046] The controller 12 determines whether the ferry 30 is at a predetermined distance or more from the second position based on the detection result of the position detection unit 41, and when it is determined that the ferry 30 is at a predetermined distance or more, it determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, after the user boards the ship 10a, it is possible to execute automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 to the first position by kicking the ferry 30 away from the second position. Note that under this condition, there is a possibility that the ferry 30 may be influenced by wind or the like and move away from the second position, and the automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 to the first position may be executed unintentionally. For this reason, the controller 12 may not be required to determine whether the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the position detection unit 41.

[0047] The controller 12 determines whether or not the user has boarded the ship 10a based on the detection result of the voice recognition unit 42. For example, when the voice recognition unit 42 recognizes a voice such as "Boarding completed," the controller 12 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[0048] The detection unit 47 is, for example, a detection sensor disposed on the buoy 46a. The detection unit 47 detects that the vessel 10a has left the second position. The detection unit 47 detects that the connecting member 46b has left the vessel 10a. The detection unit 47 detects, for example, that a rope or chain extending from the vessel 10 of the user and fixed to the connecting member 46b has been detached from the connecting member 46b. The detection unit 47 outputs the detection result to the controller 12 via, for example, the maneuvering controller 14. When the detection unit 47 detects that the connecting member 46b has left the vessel 10a, the controller 12 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[0049] The ferry control system 1 includes a camera 51, a water fall detection unit 52, and an alarm unit 53. The camera 51 photographs the ferry 30 and generates image data. The camera 51 is disposed on the ferry 30. The camera 51 photographs the front, rear, left side, and right side of the ferry 30. The water fall detection unit 52 detects if a passenger on the ferry 30 has fallen into the water based on the image data from the camera 51. The controller 12 determines whether a passenger has fallen into the water based on the detection result of the water fall detection unit 52.

[0050] When the overboard detection unit 52 detects that a passenger has fallen overboard, the controller 12 issues a warning to the outside via the notification unit 53. The notification unit 53 includes a speaker disposed in the ferry 30. The notification unit 53 outputs an alarm sound to the outside via the speaker. When the overboard detection unit 52 detects that a passenger has fallen overboard, the controller 12 issues an alarm to, for example, the management and operating company of the marina 20. When the overboard detection unit 52 detects that a passenger has fallen overboard, the controller 12 may cancel the automatic control of the ferry 30.

[0051] The user of the ship 10 can call the ferry 30 to the second position using the communication terminal 15. The user uses an application to output the terminal position information of the communication terminal 15 to the controller 12. When the controller 12 receives the terminal position information of the communication terminal 15 from the communication terminal 15 (S21 in FIG. 5), the controller 12 judges whether the communication terminal 15 is at the second position based on the terminal position information of the communication terminal 15 (S22 in FIG. 5). When the controller 12 judges that the communication terminal 15 is at the second position, the controller 12 judges whether the ferry 30 is at the first position (S23 in FIG. 5). When the controller 12 judges that the ferry 30 is at the first position, the controller 12 sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information and executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 from the first position to the second position (S24 in FIG. 5). At this time, the controller 12 selects one route from the multiple routes R based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 43.

[0052] When the controller 12 determines that the communication terminal 15 is at the second location based on the terminal location information, the controller 12 outputs information regarding the time until the ferry 30 arrives at the second location to the communication terminal 15. The user can check the arrival time of the ferry 30 via an application, for example.

[0053] When the controller 12 determines that the communication terminal 15 is in the second position based on the terminal position information, it outputs the current location information and destination information of the ferry 30 to the communication terminal 15. The user can check the current location information and destination information of the ferry 30 via, for example, an application.

[0054] In addition, if the controller 12 determines that the ferry 30 is not at the first position, it may execute automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 from the first position to the second position after the currently executed automatic control is terminated.

[0055] After the ferry 30 moves from the first position to the second position, the controller 12 executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry 30 from the second position to the first position in response to operation of an operating unit such as a button provided on the ferry 30.

[0056] In the above-described ferry control system 1, the controller 12 permits driving of the ferry 30 based on identification information that identifies the user of the vessel 10, so that even when the marina 20 is on a holiday, the user can use the ferry 30 at the marina 20 to get to the vessel 10 moored and stored. In addition, it is possible to prevent persons other than marina personnel from using the ferry 30 without permission. Furthermore, the controller 12 sets a location corresponding to the mooring location of the user's vessel 10 as the destination of the ferry 30, so that the user can easily get to the vessel 10 moored and stored.

[0057] In addition, the controller 12 automatically controls the ferry 30 to move to the destination, which can prevent the ferry 30 from accidentally going to another person's boat moored and kept in the marina 20. In addition, it can prevent unauthorized boarding of another person's boat.

[0058] <Other embodiments> In the above embodiment, the drive unit 35 of the ship propeller 33 rotates the propeller with the electric motor 35a, but the drive unit 35 of the ship propeller 33 may be an internal combustion engine or a hybrid system of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The number of the ship propellers 33 may be more than one. The server 3 may be arranged on the ferry 30.

[0059] In the above embodiment, automatic control was executed to automatically move the ferry 30, but the ferry 30 may also be configured to move from the first position to the second position, or from the second position to the first position, by manual operation by the user.

[0060] In the above embodiment, the ferry control system 1 is employed in the marina 20 where the user's boat 10 is moored and stored. However, the ferry control system 1 is not limited to being employed in a ferry installed in the marina 20, and may be employed in a ferry that transports a user to a boat moored and stored at a specific location on the water.

[0061] As shown in Fig. 6, the marina 20 may include at least one pier 60. A ferry control system may be employed in a marina 20a having at least one floating pier 60. A user's vessel 10 may be moored and stored at the at least one pier 60. In this case, the at least one pier 60 is far from the land on which the marina 20 is located, and the at least one pier 60 cannot be used to walk to the user's vessel 10.

[0062] In the example shown in FIG. 6, the at least one pier 60 includes a plurality of piers 60a-60c. A plurality of vessels 10 are moored and stored at each of the plurality of piers 60a-60c. The memory unit 13 stores pier position information regarding the docking position of the ferry 30 set at each of the plurality of piers 60a-60c. In other words, second position information regarding a second position on the water corresponding to the mooring position of the user's vessel 10 corresponds to the pier position information of the pier where the user's vessel 10 is moored and stored. The pier position information is linked to the identification information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0063] 10: ship, 12: controller, 13: memory unit, 15: communication terminal, 41: position detection unit, 42: voice recognition unit, 43: obstacle detection unit, 44: battery, 45: charging device, 46: mooring member, 46a: buoy, 46b: connection member, 47: detection unit, 51: camera, 52: overboard detection unit, 53: notification unit

Claims

1. A ferry control system installed in a marina where a user's boat is moored and stored, A controller; a storage unit that stores identification information for identifying the user, first location information relating to a first location where the ferry boat leaves or arrives, and second location information relating to a second location on the water corresponding to a mooring storage location of the user's vessel; Equipped with When the controller receives the identification information, the controller permits driving of the ferry and sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information. Ferry control system.

2. the controller executes an automatic control to automatically move the ferry from the first position to the second position after setting the second position as a destination; A ferry control system according to claim 1.

3. the controller determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied after the ferry is moved from the first position to the second position, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, sets the first position as a destination based on the first position information, and executes an automatic control to automatically move the ferry to the first position. A ferry control system according to claim 2.

4. the controller determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined notification is received from the communication terminal used by the user; The control system of claim 3.

5. A position detection unit that detects position information of the ferry is further provided. The controller determines whether the ferry is a predetermined distance or more away from the second position based on a detection result of the position detection unit, and determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the ferry is a predetermined distance or more away from the second position. A ferry control system according to claim 3.

6. A voice recognition unit that recognizes a voice uttered by the user is further provided, the controller determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the voice recognition unit. A ferry control system according to claim 3.

7. Detects when the rope is released a detector configured to detect when the vessel has left the second position; When the ferry is located at the second position, if it is determined based on the detection result of the detection unit that the ship has left the second position, the controller sets the first position as a destination based on the first position information and executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry to the first position. A ferry control system according to claim 1.

8. The vessel further includes a mooring member including a buoy for mooring the vessel and a connecting member for connecting the buoy and the vessel, The detection unit detects that the connection member has been separated from the vessel, The controller determines that the vessel has left the second position when the detection unit detects that the connection member has left the vessel. A ferry control system according to claim 7.

9. A camera that captures an image of the ferry and generates image data; a water fall detection unit that detects a passenger of the ferry falling into the water based on the image data of the camera; an alarm unit that issues a warning to the outside when the overboard detection unit detects that the passenger has fallen overboard; Further comprising: A ferry control system according to claim 1.

10. A position detection unit that detects position information of the ferry is further provided. The controller determines whether the ferry has moved from the first position to the second position based on a detection result of the position detection unit, and switches the automatic control to manual control when the ferry has moved from the first position to the second position. A ferry control system according to claim 1.

11. The second position information includes position information of a buoy mooring the user's vessel, A ferry control system according to claim 1.

12. An obstacle detection unit is further provided, the storage unit stores a plurality of routes from the first location to the second location; The obstacle detection unit detects obstacles on the plurality of routes, When the controller receives the identification information, the controller selects one route from the plurality of routes based on a detection result of the obstacle detection unit. A ferry control system according to claim 1.

13. When the controller receives terminal location information of the communication terminal from the communication terminal used by the user, the controller determines whether the communication terminal is at the second location based on the terminal location information, and when the communication terminal is at the second location, sets the second location as a destination based on the second location information, and executes automatic control to automatically move the ferry from the first location to the second location. A ferry control system according to claim 1.

14. When the controller determines that the communication terminal is at the second location based on the terminal location information, the controller outputs information regarding a time until the ferry arrives at the second location to the communication terminal. A ferry control system according to claim 13.

15. When the controller determines that the communication terminal is at the second location based on the terminal location information, the controller outputs current location information and destination information of the ferry to the communication terminal. A ferry control system according to claim 13.

16. a battery disposed on the ferry; a charging device operable to supply power to the battery when the ferry is in the first position; Further comprising: A ferry control system as claimed in claim 1.

17. 1. A control system for a ferry that transports a user to a moored vessel, comprising: A controller; A storage unit that stores identification information for identifying the user, first position information relating to a first position where the ferry boat leaves or arrives at a berth, and second position information relating to a second position on the water corresponding to a mooring storage position of the user's ship; Equipped with When the controller receives the identification information, the controller permits driving of the ferry and sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information. Ferry control system.

18. A method for controlling a ferry installed in a marina where a user's boat is moored and stored, comprising the steps of: storing identification information identifying the user, first location information relating to a first location where the ferry boat will leave or arrive, and second location information relating to a second location on the water corresponding to a mooring storage location of the vessel of the user; when the identification information is received, permitting the ferry to be driven and setting the second location as a destination based on the second location information; A method for controlling a ferry, comprising:

19. and executing an automatic control to automatically move the ferry from the first location to the second location after setting the second location as a destination.

20. A method for controlling a ferry as claimed in claim 18.

20. A ferry boat installed at a marina for mooring and storing a user's boat, A controller; A storage unit that stores identification information for identifying the user, first position information relating to a first position where the ferry boat leaves or arrives at a berth, and second position information relating to a second position on the water corresponding to a mooring storage position of the user's ship; Equipped with When the controller receives the identification information, the controller permits driving of the ferry and sets the second position as a destination based on the second position information. Ferry.

21. The controller further comprises executing an automatic control to automatically move the ferry from the first location to the second location after setting the second location as a destination.

21. A ferry as claimed in claim 20.

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