Maritime industry
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Review of current regulations, available technologies, and future trends in the green shipping industry Open
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current regulations and the various technologies as well as the decision support methods for each technology the maritime industry considers to ensure the fleet's sustainability. It covers …
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Autonomous shipping and its impact on regulations, technologies, and industries Open
The introduction of the maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) accompanied by alternative fuels to the maritime industry is about to open a new era and lead to a new paradigm shift in terms of safety, security, and environmental protecti…
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Sustainability Challenges in Maritime Transport and Logistics Industry and Its Way Ahead Open
Sustainability issues in the field of shipping, port and maritime logistics, commonly known as the maritime transport and logistics industry, have historically received less stakeholder attention as compared to aviation and overland freigh…
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Risk analysis of maritime accidents along the main route of the Maritime Silk Road: a Bayesian network approach Open
The safety of maritime transportation along the twenty-first century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) is important to ensure its development and sustainability. Maritime transportation poses risks of accidents that can cause the death or injury of…
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Sustainable transition towards greener and cleaner seaborne shipping industry: Challenges and opportunities Open
This study investigates the growing concerns surrounding seaborne shipping and increasing expectations in the maritime sector due to the technological revolution. This study aims to analyze the ongoing causes and unintended consequences dr…
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Future Skills Requirements Analysis in Maritime Industry Open
The latest technological developments in maritime industry with the effects of fourth industrial revolution, industry 4.0, will require a change in the skill needs of the workforce from on-board operational based skills. It turns into an e…
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Effects of COVID-19 on maritime industry: a review Open
COVID-19 is a global disease that has quickly shaken the world economy since the beginning of 2020 and consequently has significantly affected the shipping industries development (including shipping operators, port operators, government au…
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A BN driven FMEA approach to assess maritime cybersecurity risks Open
Cybersecurity risks present a growing concern in the maritime industry, especially due to the fast development of digitalised technologies, also vis-à-vis autonomous shipping. Research on maritime cybersecurity is receiving increased atten…
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One size fits all? Safety management regulation of ship accidents and personal injuries Open
Safety management regulation is an important supplement to market forces to establish a sufficient safety level in high-risk industries. The accident statistics in Norwegian maritime passenger transportation display a paradox: personal inj…
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The Maturity of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and Its Implications for Innovation Open
The member states of International Maritime Organization (IMO) have been leading in and enforcing the use of automatic identification systems (AIS) in the analysis of ship-to-ship collisions, vessel monitoring, and maritime traffic managem…
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A Delphi-AHP study on STCW leadership competence in the age of autonomous maritime operations Open
Accelerating technological advancement in the maritime industry is gradually increasing the range of functions once performed by humans to become automated. In the era of autonomous shipping, where the autonomous operating system takes the…
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Exploring the range of retention issues for seafarers in global shipping: opportunities for further research Open
Discussions surrounding the global shortage of seafarers (especially ship officers) continue to evolve and have attracted the attention of a growing number of researchers and industry practitioners in recent times. There is a general conse…
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The motivations and expectations of students pursuing maritime education Open
The ever-changing global environment has increased emphasis on the research and creation of knowledge dedicated to professional practice. The maritime industry serves as the illustrative example, of which it has transformed from a traditio…
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Using digitalisation to achieve decarbonisation in the shipping industry Open
The maritime industry has been under tremendous pressure to reduce carbon emissions since the time the Paris Agreement came into force. Though IMO gave the basic guidelines and timelines in 2016, to date, there is no concrete method or tec…
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Prognostic health management of repairable ship systems through different autonomy degree; From current condition to fully autonomous ship Open
Maritime characteristics make the progress of automatic operations in ships slow, especially compared to other means of transportation. This caused a great progressive deal of attention for Autonomy Degree (AD) of ships by research centers…
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Harnessing AI for Sustainable Shipping and Green Ports: Challenges and Opportunities Open
The maritime industry, responsible for moving approximately 90% of the world’s goods, significantly contributes to environmental pollution, accounting for around 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This review explores the integration…
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Creating value through autonomous shipping: an ecosystem perspective Open
The expected benefits of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) include increased safety, reduced costs and increased earning potential due to operational efficiencies and reduction in vessel manning. However, autonomous shipping enabled…
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Innovation in the maritime sector: aligning strategy with outcomes Open
Innovation is identified as one of the main avenues to maintain competitiveness and its importance is well established in business studies. Along maritime logistics chains, innovation is being increasingly recognized as a determinant of su…
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Digital adoption and efficiency in the maritime industry Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has augmented pre-existing digitalization and environmental trends. In the maritime industry, one of the marked impacts of the pandemic is how the regard for technology has changed. There is now greater appetite and a…
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Ports, maritime transport, and industry: The immediate impact of COVID-19 and the way forward Open
The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to the implementation of unprecedented global restrictions and strict safety measures. Countries and authorities imposed, inter alia, lockdowns, social distancing, border closing, prechecks, and…
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Maritime Cyber Security Analysis – How to Reduce Threats? Open
Maritime cyber security management requires a holistic approach as there is an increase in complexity, digitalization, and automation of systems in maritime industry. Numerous interconnected systems between ship and shore, which are in nee…
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Shore power management for maritime transportation: Status and perspectives Open
Due to the gradual increase in maritime cargo volume, exhaust fumes from the maritime industry have become a concern of various sectors of society. In particular, because of their proximity to human habitation, emissions from docked ships …
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Maritime cybersecurity: are onboard systems ready? Open
Recent maritime cybersecurity accidents reveal that shipping is facing increased exposure to cyber threats, especially due to the fast-growing digitalisation of the sector, leaving vessels and their onboard systems vulnerable to cyberattac…
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Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships: Problems and Challenges Facing the Regulatory Process Open
Technological innovation constantly transforms and redefines the human element’s position inside complex socio-technical systems. Autonomous operations are in various phases of development and practical deployment across several transport …
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Towards a circular maritime industry: Identifying strategy and technology solutions Open
Shipping is considered one of the most energy-efficient modes, considering the amount of cargo that can be carried. On the other hand, the circular economy approach is not well-established in the maritime industry, which currently lags beh…
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Leading indicators and maritime safety: predicting future risk with a machine learning approach Open
The shipping industry has been quite successful in reducing the number of major accidents in the past. In order to continue this development in the future, innovative leading risk indicators can make a significant contribution. If designed…
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Fatigue Risk Management: A Maritime Framework Open
It is evident that despite efforts directed at mitigating the risk of fatigue through the adoption of hours of work and rest regulations and development of codes and guidelines, fatigue still remains a concern in shipping. Lack of fatigue …
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The Application of a Combined Delphi-AHP Method in Maritime Transport Research-A Review Open
Although the Delphi and AHP techniques have been extensively utilised in maritime transport research, the application of a combination of both techniques together in this sector is still limited. Hence, this paper aims to review the applic…
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Factors influencing the formation of freight rates on maritime shipping markets Open
Maritime shipping has a significant role in maritime policies and overall economic development of every maritime country. The fact that 2/3 of the total world trade of goods are done by maritime routes and that the sea is the least expensi…
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Economic analysis of a zero-carbon liquefied hydrogen tanker ship Open
The green hydrogen economy is considered one of the sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change. This study provides an economic analysis of a novel liquified hydrogen (LH2) tanker fuelled by hydrogen with a total capacity of ∼280,000…