Ship Repair & Maintenance

Ship Repair & Maintenance is a window into vessel lifecycle management, focusing on the latest technical advancements, regulatory requirements, and best practices in maintenance and repair operations.

Topics such as condition-based and predictive maintenance, hull integrity, corrosion control and propulsion system overhauls will be explored, in addition to the application of digital tools in maintenance diagnostics and planning. Ship Repair & Maintenance will also follow market trends and the distribution of work across the world.

Conference Proceedings

REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR REGIONAL ICE SEVERITY SENSING

Smart Ship Technology

By M Garvin

Edition Issue: Smart Ship Technology Online Conference 2020 Publication Year: 2020 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

A proposed data aggregation framework is strengthening navigation in ice-covered waters by combining forecasts, ice sensing technologies and vessel-specific risk models. By transforming diverse data into regional ice severity maps, the approach supports safer route optimization, informed decision-making and future autonomous operations in challenging polar environments.

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DEMYSTIFYING DIGITAL TWINS

Smart Ship Technology

By R Mansfield J Rigby

Edition Issue: Smart Ship Technology Online Conference 2020 Publication Year: 2020 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

Digital twins are emerging as a cornerstone of maritime digital transformation, turning real-time sensor data, models and simulations into actionable operational insight. By clarifying their structure, applications and future evolution, the approach highlights how data-driven learning systems can optimize performance, support decision-making and unlock new opportunities across complex assets.

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UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AS A BASIS FOR DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

Smart Ship Technology

By S Gökçay  A Z Saydam M İnsel G N Küçüksu

Edition Issue: Smart Ship Technology Online Conference 2020 Publication Year: 2020 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

Artificial intelligence is enabling smarter, energy-efficient ship operations through real-time decision support. Using sea-trial data and optimized neural network models, the system accurately predicts fuel consumption across voyage scenarios, supporting weather routing, trim and ballast optimization. The approach demonstrates how data-driven forecasting can improve operational efficiency, sustainability and voyage planning.

Detail Link: UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AS A BASIS FOR DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

AN INNOVATIVE MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME CONDITION MONITORING OF SHIP MACHINERY

Smart Ship Technology

By S Oikonomou I Lazakis G Papadakis

Edition Issue: Smart Ship Technology Online Conference 2020 Publication Year: 2020 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

Artificial intelligence is enabling smarter, energy-efficient ship operations through real-time decision support. Using sea-trial data and optimized neural network models, the system accurately predicts fuel consumption across voyage scenarios, supporting weather routing, trim and ballast optimization. The approach demonstrates how data-driven forecasting can improve operational efficiency, sustainability and voyage planning.

Detail Link: AN INNOVATIVE MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME CONDITION MONITORING OF SHIP MACHINERY

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