About the project
This research project will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be strategically integrated into maritime operations to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and mitigate risks associated with navigation, logistics, and sustainability.
The maritime industry plays a crucial role in global trade and logistics, handling over 80% of the world’s goods. With increasing pressures from economic, environmental, and operational challenges, maritime operations require innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize maritime strategy by automating complex decision-making processes, optimizing logistics, and ensuring predictive maintenance.
The primary objectives of this project are:
- to develop AI-based models for optimizing vessel routing and scheduling to minimize operational costs and fuel consumption;
- to create predictive models for maritime maintenance and failure detection to improve the longevity of ships and port equipment;
- to explore the use of AI in maritime risk assessment, focusing on real-time detection and response to environmental and operational risks;
- to analyze how AI can enhance maritime supply chain management by predicting demand and optimizing cargo allocation.
Funding for this project is offered by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence & Security (CISDnS), which will recruit motivated and inquisitive candidates across the themes of digital, physical and biological systems to provide a diverse and interconnected cohort training environment. You can read more about the Centre and the training programme.
CISDnS is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break or are transitioning into a new role. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance.
