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# 1.1 Introduction
## Welcome to the Njord Challenge 2025 Handbook!
This guide has been designed to provide you with all the information you need to participate in the upcoming autonomous ship challenge.
Inside, you'll find information about the physical challenge. You can learn about registration, time schedule, and important deadlines, as well as technical specifications, test criteria, and the technical report.
We hope this handbook will serve as a valuable resource as you prepare for the Njord Challenge 2025.
The Handbook may be updated up until the Challenge in order to ensure clear and reasonable guidelines. If changes are made, all participants will be notified.
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