It has been traditionally perceived that the maritime industry, compared to other industries, is less permeable to innovation, where only explicitly defined strategy with centralized and guided managerial leadership would spark some innovative activities. Nowadays, the industry is changing. It is believed that the demands for an increase in efficiency, safety, and protection of the environment can only be achieved by more innovation.

What Are the Future Technologies of Maritime?

Shipbuilding

Design freedom, efficient customization, waste reduction and managing virtual inventory will drive the development for future shipbuilding technologies.

Propulsion and Powerin

Ship propulsion and power generation will be a significant area of technological development. It is not only the scope of applicable technology, which includes future engines, alternative fuels, propulsion energy-saving devices, renewable sources of energy, hybrid power generation, and emissions abatement technology

Advanced Materials

Developing advanced materials for ship applications will be a critical component of improving future ship performance. New features will be introduced, and multi-functional materials can be created. A new generation of machinery will emerge with enhanced performance

Sensors

The utilisation of sensors will represent a powerful opportunity for improvements in the efficiency and safety of vessels and associated equipment’s. Sensors and the data they generate will have enormous potential within the commercial shipping sector. Real-time monitoring and analysis strategies will be the key to improving the commercial shipping sector.

Communications

Today, ships generate, collect and transmit an ever-increasing volume of data. To achieve efficient data transfer, wireless communications have been widely adopted for many years. Marine very high frequency (VHF) installations, satellites and WiFi are just a few examples. Using a higher frequency band will be capable of transferring multiple signals at a higher data transmission speed.