REY S.

TUICO – BSMT III – ELECTIVE 4

ACTIVITY

1. Describes the new advance digital industrial technologies known as Industry 4.0ships.

The speed of innovation is increasing, particularly with the rise of new digital industrial
technologies known as Industry 4.0, underpinned by transformational technologies of the Cyber
Physical Systems (CPS). These systems are combinations of several major innovations in digital
technology poised to transform industry. The technologies include cloud computing, the
Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, sophisticated sensors, data capture and analytics, advanced
robotics and artificial intelligence. Industry 4.0 will be transformative for managing
interconnected systems and will be a key element in both smart manufacturing and shipping
and for improving competitiveness. However, predicting which of these technologies will
transform maritime transport and blue growth opportunities remains a challenge for the future.
The European Commission has been actively promoting increased automation and better use of
ICT. The core vision is to enable seamless information exchange to streamline transport
operations, increase safety, improve competitiveness and reduce the environmental impact.
The use of advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the maritime
transport sector is not a new concept. In the future connection between ships and ship and
shore will be seamless. Digitalization and communication technologies will create new services
to support shipping and logistic chains will become more integrated for all modes of transport.
In the maritime transport sector, vast amounts of data that are available will support new
opportunities to improve ship operation, safety, security, and logistics.

2. Explain the advantage of this advanced materials known as the nano scale can better protect
the vessels.

Changing the materials currently used forms a big part of the report. While metals will
remain the dominant force for ship structures, there will be an opportunity to refine their
characteristics through what is known as microscale or nano-scale manipulation. For example,
implementing magnesium or calcium nano-particles could strengthen welds, while a new anti-
corrosion coating will be used to better protect vessels. There is also the chance for shipping
companies to improve sustainability and fuel economy by using advanced high-strength steel,
aluminum, glass fiber and carbon-fiber composites. GMTT 2030 also mentions the possibility of
self-repairing materials.

3. Explain the benefit of Big data analytics in shipping company operations.

With more and more data being collected from sources such as oceanographic data,
maritime accident data, and personal information, one question is: how can this be analysed
and used to improve ship operations? The evolution of big data analytics creates the ability to
use algorithms to look at correlations between the different forms of data, with the report
claiming that “when the correlation is spotted, new algorithms will be established and applied
automatically”. Despite the advantages of more data and better analysis, the issue of
cybersecurity and data protection remains. Data will have to be kept secure from malicious
cyber-attacks. The sheer amount of data that is generated on a single ship is enormous due to
the number of sensors and transmitters equipped on-board. Consider the amount of data that
will be generated across a fleet of 100 vessels. This data cannot be analysed by traditional
techniques. With the help of big data analytics data can be analysed and segregated. Predictive
and prescriptive analysis would also help increasing the quality and efficiency of the vessel and
in turn the fleet. Live analysis of data is also possible in big data analysis, where

4. Explain that using Robotics in the industry may result in reducing human interaction.

One topic that stirs up much discussion is the use of robots. The report predicts that by
2030 three new types of robots will be used in commercial shipping: a learning robot; one that
can handle an asset – dubbed a practical robot; and a mini-robot, potentially used for
inspections in harsh environments, for example to identify and record emissions and pollutants.
These robots are likely to be developed alongside sensors and remote-control technologies.
GMTT 2030 states that robotic technologies will “integrate assets with other emerging
technologies” such as big data and the Internet of Things and will reduce human interaction
with dangerous processes. There is also a point to be made on recruitment in the industry. The
report asserts that the reduction of human interaction will be a growing trend in the future,
opening up more possibilities for robotics.

5. Explain the gain in new generation of sensor technologies for ship and shipping company
operations.

A new generation of sensor technologies will remove the need for regular visits to
remote locations. Sensors will be able to collect data autonomously and then relay this
information in real time. Capturing this data will allow shipowners to improve overall
maintenance cycles of vessels, including condition monitoring and condition-based monitoring.
For example, the sensors will be able to notify shipowners when a piece of equipment requires
maintenance. A wireless network of sensors will need to be miniaturized and have self-
calibration characteristics, among others, the report points out. However, as with big data
analytics, cybersecurity will need to be at the top of the agenda in the area of wireless
technology.
ASSIGNMENT

1. Describe the Communications to the connected ship.

The growth in communications – from WiFi to 5G connectivity – will see the birth of the
‘connected’ ship. This ship will allow operators to access live audio as well as HD and 3D video
from on-board recording devices and remove the need for physical on-board surveys. In what is
currently a hotly debated topic, the report says that real-time decision making in ship
management and autonomous operation will also be feasible. As well as this, enhancements in
communications from ship to shore could improve crew welfare, according to the report.

2. Describe Power generation and new propulsion system as the new technologies benefited
the ship.

Power generation will change dramatically, with alternative fuels, energy-saving devices,
renewable energy and hybrid power generation all potentially playing their part. GMTT 2030
describes the challenges as being two-fold: environmental and commercial, including rising fuel
costs and fleet overcapacity. With climate change never off the agenda, GMTT 2030 says that
future governmental carbon policies could increase the use of alternative fuels such as
hydrogen fuel cells. Testing of these new technologies – which could include diesel electric and
hybrid propulsion – will most likely start in short-sea ships, tugs, offshore support vessels,
yachts and inland waterway vessels.

3. Explain the effect of Autonomous vehicles are appearing in many transport-related industries
specifically the shipping industry.

Autonomous vehicles are appearing in many transport-related industries, including the

air and automotive sectors. Their use in the maritime sector will continue to increase, says the
report, to the point where autonomous surface and underwater vessels are viewed as just
another aspect of the industry. These vehicles will greatly change the way in which those in the
industry explore, monitor and interact with their environment. From a commercial point of
view, the vehicles will be cost-efficient and widely used in deep ocean mining and oil and gas
operations. There will be a mixture of underwater, surface and even air vehicles, all of which
will be fitted with marine renewable energy-harvesting devices, advanced propulsion systems,
and sensing and communication capabilities.
4. Describe the Technomax era as about technology uptake in the shipping industry.

The scenarios in GMTT 2030 – dubbed Technomax – are “about technology uptake”,
says Brown. As an example, a Technomax LNG carrier will be built from advanced materials
such as graphene to make the vessel lighter, while graphene sensors detect traces of pollutants
and emissions. A Technomax container ship in 2030 is envisioned to have on-board data
analytics machines, connected to onshore decision-support systems, which will manage
maintenance, navigation and communications, enabling it to be a ‘smart’ ship. There is also talk
of a bulk carrier using hybrid LNG marine diesel fuels mixed with biofuels as its main drive for
propulsion. “In GMTT 2030, the scenarios are about the Technomax, rather than economic
scenarios in the future. It has not been about what the future will or could look like but trying
to understand the forces that will shape our futures,” explains Brown. With Brown admitting
that the transformation could come sooner rather than later, it is certainly an uncertain, yet
exciting time for the industry. “It’s going to be interesting to see,” he concludes.

5. Explain the need for waterborne transport to face main challenges till 2030.

The need for waterborne transport will continue to grow towards 2030 and beyond,
primarily driven by population growth and rising prosperity. Population growth is increasing the
demand for food, energy and water supply, which will result in an increased need for water
transport, renewable energy, and aquatic food production. Waterborne transport will remain
the most cost-efficient means for the global transportation of raw materials, finished goods,
fuel, food and water. Infrastructure and links to all other transport modes will grow and adapt
in response. Maritime transport, including inland waterways transport, will also become an
integral part of an efficient multi-modal long-distance logistic chain. Growth in global
waterborne trade and activity will create significant new opportunities for the European
maritime industry, with its expertise in delivering high “value added”, sophisticated and
innovative products and services. Connection with all other transport modes, will be seamless.
Smart vessels will communicate with smart ports to limit congestion, waiting time and thus
costs and will adapt their sailing speed to match harbor slots automatically. Society’s increasing
expectations about health, safety and security and the environmental impact of industry will
lead to stricter regulations; this will require the Waterborne sector to improve in this area.
Societal expectations will lead to the maritime sector becoming more socially and
environmentally responsible by complying with stricter regulations and even adopting
voluntary standards.