This invention discloses a navigation control method within a corridor that ensures the closest distance between the
hull outline and the boundary. The method is characterized by using a closed-loop structure of "geometry-reference-constraint-execution" to achieve the coordination of
path tracking and
safety constraints. This invention comprehensively utilizes techniques such as Control
Barrier Function (CBF) constraints, bow reference continuity /
rate limiting, and torque-rate constrained optimization. It proposes a safety constraint construction based on the contact
point set CBF, an I-LOS+
rate limiting continuity tracker to suppress bow
jitter, and pre-aiming curvature and boundary centering correction to improve robustness within corridors. Furthermore, it combines disturbance observation and
feedback linearization with a one-dimensional QP analytical projection solution to achieve coordinated optimization of torque and its rate of change. This enables safe
verification of the nearest distance not less than a threshold and coordinated satisfaction of
path tracking error and
actuator constraints in narrow corridor scenarios such as inland waterways, port channels, and lock chambers / docks. It improves disturbance resistance, smoothness, and real-time
engineering feasibility, and is applicable to unmanned surface vessels (USVs / ASVs) and manned vessels in corridor scenarios such as inland waterways, ports and basins, and lock chambers / docks for autonomous driving, berthing and unberthing, convoy navigation, and precision maneuvering.