China boasts one of the world’s largest fishing industries, a sector transformed by cutting-edge technologies since 2018. These advancements influence both navigational safety and environmental sustainability, presenting a mix of opportunities and challenges. Satellite systems and monitoring tools now guide vessels with precision, while green innovations aim to lessen ecological harm. Yet, questions linger: how […]
Evaluating emerging autonomous and unmanned vessel technologies for Middle Eastern and African coastal and inland waterways Autonomous and unmanned vessel technologies are rapidly developing and have the potential to transform the maritime industry. These technologies can offer various benefits, such as improving safety, efficiency, environmental performance, and accessibility of waterborne transport. However, there are also […]
Evaluating the Determinants of Port Productivity in Africa Ports are vital for the economic development of Africa, as they facilitate about 95% of the continent’s international trade (UNCTAD 2023). However, many African ports face challenges such as congestion, low berth productivity, inadequate infrastructure, and poor logistics. These factors affect the efficiency and throughput of ports, […]
Assessing the Economic and Environmental Impacts of Inland Waterway Transport Network Expansions Inland waterway transport (IWT) is a mode of transport that uses rivers, canals, lakes, and other inland waterways to move goods and passengers. IWT is often considered as a sustainable and efficient alternative to road and rail transport, as it can reduce congestion, […]
Comparing National Maritime Cluster Strategies in Developing and Developed Economies National maritime clusters are groups of companies and organizations in the maritime sector that are located in close proximity and cooperate to achieve common goals. Maritime clusters can enhance the competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability of the marine industry, as well as foster regional development and […]
Best Practices for Integrating Unmanned Marine Vehicles into Underwater Infrastructure Inspection Programs Underwater infrastructure inspection is a vital task for ensuring the safety and integrity of structures, pipelines, cables, vessels and other assets that are submerged in water. However, traditional methods of inspection involving human divers or manned vessels can be costly, time-consuming, risky and […]
