Port Selection Criteria from Logistics Service Providers’ Perspective: A Case Study of West Africa === Introduction — West Africa is a region with a population of over 400 million people and a GDP of about $700 billion. The region is endowed with abundant natural resources, such as oil, gas, gold, cocoa, and timber, and has […]
Best Practices for Pumping System Design on Commercial Vessels Pumping systems are essential for the operation of commercial vessels, such as cargo ships, cruise liners, fishing boats, and naval vessels. They provide various functions, such as cooling, heating, ventilation, ballasting, firefighting, fuel transfer, and water supply. However, designing an efficient and reliable pumping system is […]
Analysis of Cyber Threats to Autonomous Ships and Development of Cybersecurity Standards Cyber threats pose serious risks to autonomous ships due to their heavy reliance on automated systems and connectivity. As such, analyzing these threats and developing robust cybersecurity standards is imperative. This paper aims to identify key cyber threats to autonomous vessels and propose […]
A Study of Vessel Traffic Management Systems to Reduce Congestion at Major Australian Ports Vessel traffic management systems (VTMS) are systems that provide surveillance, monitoring and control of vessel traffic in ports and coastal waters. They aim to enhance safety, security and efficiency of maritime operations, as well as to protect the marine environment from […]
