Asbjørn Lein Aalberg

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PhD Project: "Maritime Bridge Officers' Trust in Automation and Autonomy: A Mixed-Method Study" 2022-2026

Automated and autonomous systems at sea enable machines to perform safety-critical tasks with less intervention from maritime professionals. Safe operation relies on an appropriate trust exhibited by operators; that the perceived trustworthiness corresponds with its actual trustworthiness. The PhD project seeks to understand the interrelations between professional identity & commitment and trust in automation & autonomy.

Study 1: Field work on highly automated car ferries on how trust was developed in the automated shipboard systems, and the role of professional identity and seamanship

Study 2: Bridge crews' (N = 2,016) trust in the safety of future autonomous systems and the role of professional commitment

Study 3: What is needed for safe autonomy? Empirical investigation among bridge crews, analysing 1,009 free-text responses

The PhD is a part of the MARMAN project: https://www.sintef.no/prosjekter/2021/marman-maritime-resilience-management-of-an-integrated-transport-management/

Publikasjoner

2026

Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2026) 12 grunner til at sjøfolk har lav tillit til selvkjørende skip. Gemini.no
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2026) Seafarers Skeptical of Autonomous Ships' Reliability. Miragenews.com
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2026) Here's why seafarers have little confidence in autonomous ships. EurekAlert!
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Kongsvik, Trond Øystein. (2026) How can maritime automation and autonomy be safely implemented? A mixed-method topic model | WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (JoMA)
Vitenskapelig artikkel

2025

Aamodt, Edvard; Steen-Hansen, Anne Elise; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Log, Torgrim; Hagen, Bjarne Christian; Olsen, Vegard Ervik. (2025) Analysis of a large fire in an apartment building used for social housing in Norway. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel

2024

Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2024) Seamanship in the Age of Automation: Reduced Practical Wisdom? Observations from Fieldwork on Automated Car Ferries in Norway. Public Anthropologist
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Brennhovd, Pål; Kosuta, Minela; Skjønhaug, Tanya; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin. (2024) Sikkerhet for alle. Tiltak for en sikrere og mer inkluderende arbeidsplass på sjøen. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2024) Pride and mistrust? The association between maritime bridge crew officers’ professional commitment and trust in autonomy. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (JoMA)
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Holen, Siri Mariane; Kongsvik, Trond Øystein; Wahl, Aud Marit. (2024) Does it do the same as we would? How trust in automated shipboard systems relates to seafarers’ professional identity. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Øien, Knut; Pytte, Marita; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll. (2024) Omfanget av identifisert, men ikke utført korrigerende vedlikehold. Sammenhenger med hendelser og ansattes opplevelser av vedlikehold. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport

2023

Bye, Rolf Johan; Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Mathisen, Bjørn Magnus; Bernsmed, Karin Elisabeth; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Græslie, Lisa S.. (2023) Behovskartlegging for Fritidsbåtplattformen. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Håbrekke, Solfrid; Bye, Rolf Johan; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Linløkken, Randi; Torgersen, Tove Aasland. (2023) Risikomodell og indikatorer for fritidsfartøy. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Øren, Anita; Bjørge, Nina Møllerstuen. (2023) Kartlegging av arbeidstid i petroleumsnæringen. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Holen, Siri Mariane; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Johnsen, Stig Ole. (2023) Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing the Operators' Perspective: Experiences from Automated Drilling Projects.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Wahl, Aud Marit; Lamvik, Gunnar Martin. (2023) Adopt or adapt? Seafaring communities of practices faced with increased automation.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Linløkken, Randi; Johansen, Stig; Torgersen, Tove Aasland. (2023) A risk model for recreational craft accidents.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel

2022

Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Ellevseth, Peter Risberg. (2022) Risk factors and navigation accidents: A historical analysis comparing accident-free and accident-prone vessels using indicators from AIS data and vessel databases. Maritime Transport Research
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Kongsvik, Trond; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2022) Exploring organizational safety vulnerabilities on naval ships – a comparative quantitative analysis.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel

2021

Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Holen, Siri Mariane; Aamodt, Edvard; Steen-Hansen, Anne Elise. (2021) Preconditions for Learning from Fires in Norway -- Structural, Cultural, Technological, Interactional and Relational Aspects.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Johnsen, Stig Ole; Holen, Siri Mariane; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bjørkevoll, Knut Steinar; Evjemo, Tor Erik; Johansen, Gorm Idar. (2021) Automation and autonomous systems: Human-centred design in drilling and wells. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan. (2021) Spontaneous Volunteering During the Utøya Terror Attacks – A Document Study.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Eikebrokk, Bjørnar; Kvitsand, Hanne Margrethe Lund; Tinmannsvik, Ranveig Kviseth; Antonsen, Stian; Gjerstad, Karl Olav; Bruaset, Stian. (2021) Uavhengig gransking av hendelse ved Kleppe vannverk 2019. SINTEF Community SINTEF Community
Rapport
Eikebrokk, Bjørnar; Tinmannsvik, Ranveig Kviseth; Bruaset, Stian; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2021) Uavhengig gransking av hendelse ved Kleppe vannverk, 2019.
Faglig kapittel

2020

Bye, Rolf Johan; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2020) Why do they violate the procedures? – An exploratory study within the maritime transportation industry. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Kongsvik, Trond; Zakharova, Maria; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2020) Mindful Safety Practices in the Maritime Industry - The Significance of Safety Climate.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Floch, Jacqueline; Vilarinho, Thomas; Zettl, Annabel; Ibanez-Sánchez, Gema; Calvo-Lerma, Joaquim; Stav, Erlend. (2020) Users’ Experiences of a Mobile Health Self-Management Approach for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR mhealth and uhealth
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Bye, Rolf Johan; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Røyrvik, Jens Olgard Dalseth. (2020) What we talk about when we talk about HSE and culture – A mapping and analysis of the academic discourses. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan. (2020) The Intangible Concept of Good Seamanship -- A Comparison of the Ingredients of Seafarers' Descriptions using a Hybrid Qualitative-Quantitative Approach.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Hassel, Martin; Grossmann, Martin; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Arntsen, Rodmar. (2020) Identification of Near-Miss Situations Between Ships Using AIS Data Analysis and Risk Indicators.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Tkalich, Anastasiia; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll; Berntsen, Vegard. (2020) A Preliminary Psychometric Validation of the Safety Perception Index on Norwegian Vessels (SPIN-V).
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan. (2020) Perceived Pressure to Fly Predicts Whether Inland Helicopter Pilots have Experienced Accidents or Events with High Potential.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel

2019

Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Kvalheim, Sverre Andreas; Høydal, Roar; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll. (2019) Beyond the numbers: A qualitative field study exploring negative trends in HSEclimate in the Norwegian oil and gas industry.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll. (2019) Perceptions of ferry crew members´emergency preparedness capacities.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Hassel, Martin; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Nordkvist, Haakon Akse. (2019) An Advanced Method for Detecting Exceptional Vessel Encounters in Open Waters from High Resolution AIS Data.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Saksvik-Lehouillier, Ingvild; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo. (2019) Demands and resources associated with mental health among Norwegian professional musicians. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation
Vitenskapelig artikkel

Tidsskriftspublikasjoner

Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2026) 12 grunner til at sjøfolk har lav tillit til selvkjørende skip. Gemini.no
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2026) Seafarers Skeptical of Autonomous Ships' Reliability. Miragenews.com
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2026) Here's why seafarers have little confidence in autonomous ships. EurekAlert!
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Kongsvik, Trond Øystein. (2026) How can maritime automation and autonomy be safely implemented? A mixed-method topic model | WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (JoMA)
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aamodt, Edvard; Steen-Hansen, Anne Elise; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Log, Torgrim; Hagen, Bjarne Christian; Olsen, Vegard Ervik. (2025) Analysis of a large fire in an apartment building used for social housing in Norway. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2024) Seamanship in the Age of Automation: Reduced Practical Wisdom? Observations from Fieldwork on Automated Car Ferries in Norway. Public Anthropologist
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2024) Pride and mistrust? The association between maritime bridge crew officers’ professional commitment and trust in autonomy. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (JoMA)
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Holen, Siri Mariane; Kongsvik, Trond Øystein; Wahl, Aud Marit. (2024) Does it do the same as we would? How trust in automated shipboard systems relates to seafarers’ professional identity. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Ellevseth, Peter Risberg. (2022) Risk factors and navigation accidents: A historical analysis comparing accident-free and accident-prone vessels using indicators from AIS data and vessel databases. Maritime Transport Research
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Bye, Rolf Johan; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2020) Why do they violate the procedures? – An exploratory study within the maritime transportation industry. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Floch, Jacqueline; Vilarinho, Thomas; Zettl, Annabel; Ibanez-Sánchez, Gema; Calvo-Lerma, Joaquim; Stav, Erlend. (2020) Users’ Experiences of a Mobile Health Self-Management Approach for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR mhealth and uhealth
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Bye, Rolf Johan; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Røyrvik, Jens Olgard Dalseth. (2020) What we talk about when we talk about HSE and culture – A mapping and analysis of the academic discourses. Safety Science
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Saksvik-Lehouillier, Ingvild; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo. (2019) Demands and resources associated with mental health among Norwegian professional musicians. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation
Vitenskapelig artikkel

Del av bok/rapport

Holen, Siri Mariane; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Johnsen, Stig Ole. (2023) Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing the Operators' Perspective: Experiences from Automated Drilling Projects.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Wahl, Aud Marit; Lamvik, Gunnar Martin. (2023) Adopt or adapt? Seafaring communities of practices faced with increased automation.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Linløkken, Randi; Johansen, Stig; Torgersen, Tove Aasland. (2023) A risk model for recreational craft accidents.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Kongsvik, Trond; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2022) Exploring organizational safety vulnerabilities on naval ships – a comparative quantitative analysis.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Holen, Siri Mariane; Aamodt, Edvard; Steen-Hansen, Anne Elise. (2021) Preconditions for Learning from Fires in Norway -- Structural, Cultural, Technological, Interactional and Relational Aspects.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan. (2021) Spontaneous Volunteering During the Utøya Terror Attacks – A Document Study.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Eikebrokk, Bjørnar; Tinmannsvik, Ranveig Kviseth; Bruaset, Stian; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2021) Uavhengig gransking av hendelse ved Kleppe vannverk, 2019.
Faglig kapittel
Kongsvik, Trond; Zakharova, Maria; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein. (2020) Mindful Safety Practices in the Maritime Industry - The Significance of Safety Climate.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan. (2020) The Intangible Concept of Good Seamanship -- A Comparison of the Ingredients of Seafarers' Descriptions using a Hybrid Qualitative-Quantitative Approach.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Hassel, Martin; Grossmann, Martin; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Arntsen, Rodmar. (2020) Identification of Near-Miss Situations Between Ships Using AIS Data Analysis and Risk Indicators.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Tkalich, Anastasiia; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll; Berntsen, Vegard. (2020) A Preliminary Psychometric Validation of the Safety Perception Index on Norwegian Vessels (SPIN-V).
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan. (2020) Perceived Pressure to Fly Predicts Whether Inland Helicopter Pilots have Experienced Accidents or Events with High Potential.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Kvalheim, Sverre Andreas; Høydal, Roar; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll. (2019) Beyond the numbers: A qualitative field study exploring negative trends in HSEclimate in the Norwegian oil and gas industry.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bye, Rolf Johan; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll. (2019) Perceptions of ferry crew members´emergency preparedness capacities.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel
Hassel, Martin; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Nordkvist, Haakon Akse. (2019) An Advanced Method for Detecting Exceptional Vessel Encounters in Open Waters from High Resolution AIS Data.
Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel

Rapport

Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Brennhovd, Pål; Kosuta, Minela; Skjønhaug, Tanya; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin. (2024) Sikkerhet for alle. Tiltak for en sikrere og mer inkluderende arbeidsplass på sjøen. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Øien, Knut; Pytte, Marita; Sørskår, Leif Inge Kjærvoll. (2024) Omfanget av identifisert, men ikke utført korrigerende vedlikehold. Sammenhenger med hendelser og ansattes opplevelser av vedlikehold. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Bye, Rolf Johan; Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Mathisen, Bjørn Magnus; Bernsmed, Karin Elisabeth; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Græslie, Lisa S.. (2023) Behovskartlegging for Fritidsbåtplattformen. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Håbrekke, Solfrid; Bye, Rolf Johan; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Linløkken, Randi; Torgersen, Tove Aasland. (2023) Risikomodell og indikatorer for fritidsfartøy. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Øren, Anita; Bjørge, Nina Møllerstuen. (2023) Kartlegging av arbeidstid i petroleumsnæringen. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Johnsen, Stig Ole; Holen, Siri Mariane; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bjørkevoll, Knut Steinar; Evjemo, Tor Erik; Johansen, Gorm Idar. (2021) Automation and autonomous systems: Human-centred design in drilling and wells. SINTEF Digital SINTEF Digital
Rapport
Eikebrokk, Bjørnar; Kvitsand, Hanne Margrethe Lund; Tinmannsvik, Ranveig Kviseth; Antonsen, Stian; Gjerstad, Karl Olav; Bruaset, Stian. (2021) Uavhengig gransking av hendelse ved Kleppe vannverk 2019. SINTEF Community SINTEF Community
Rapport

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