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Applications and Advances in Marine Traffic Engineering, Maritime Transportation and Offshore Exploitation

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 5819

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Paweł Zalewski

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Faculty of Navigation, Maritime University of Szczecin, 70-500 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: navigation systems, GNSS, full mission bridge simulations
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Prof. Dr. Adam Weintrit

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Faculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland
Interests: navigation; safety of life at sea; maritime transport
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Prof. Dr. Peter Vidmar

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Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana, Pot pomorščakov 4, 6320 Portorož, Slovenia
Interests: risk assessment; safety analysis; maritime safety; CFD simulation; fire modeling
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The focus of this Special Issue is to highlight recent developments in marine traffic engineering, maritime and offshore systems, technologies, constructions their safety and security issues. As maritime technologies and their applications evolve, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research and comprehensive articles and reviews focusing on the latest advancements in diverse maritime applications. We invite submissions that explore topics including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Safety and reliability of transportation systems;
  • Safety management systems in transportation;
  • Risk assessment in transportation systems;
  • Safety of navigation and shipping;
  • Marine and pilot navigation;
  • Ice navigation;
  • Marine traffic engineering;
  • Marine meteorology and weather routing;
  • Satellite-based navigation systems;
  • Positioning systems;
  • Unmanned transport;
  • Oil spill modelling and combating;
  • Marine cartography, hydrography and geodesy;
  • Geomatics and GIS applications;
  • Telematics in transportation;
  • VTS and related issues;
  • Maritime simulation;
  • Manoeuvrability and hydrodynamics of ships;
  • Maritime education and training;
  • Human factors in maritime applications;
  • Bridge resource management;
  • Marine sensors and components;
  • SAR and related issues;
  • E-navigation;
  • Operational integration aboard and ashore;
  • Maritime robotics;
  • Maritime situation awareness systems;
  • Visions and strategies for the future.

Prof. Dr. Paweł Zalewski
Prof. Dr. Adam Weintrit
Prof. Dr. Peter Vidmar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • safety of navigation
  • autonomous systems
  • positioning systems
  • maritime simulations
  • marine sensors
  • e-navigation
  • ship control systems

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A Comparative Analysis of the Usability of Consumer Graphics Cards for Deep Learning in the Aspects of Inland Navigational Signs Detection for Vision Systems
by Pawel Adamski and Jacek Lubczonek
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 5142; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15095142 - 6 May 2025
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Consumer-grade graphics processing units (GPUs) offer a potentially affordable and energy-efficient alternative to enterprise-class hardware for real-time image processing tasks, but systematic multi-criteria analyses of their suitability remain rare. This article fills that gap by evaluating the performance, power consumption, and cost-effectiveness of [...] Read more.
Consumer-grade graphics processing units (GPUs) offer a potentially affordable and energy-efficient alternative to enterprise-class hardware for real-time image processing tasks, but systematic multi-criteria analyses of their suitability remain rare. This article fills that gap by evaluating the performance, power consumption, and cost-effectiveness of GPUs from three leading vendors, AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, in an inland water transport (ITW) context. The main objective is to assess the feasibility of using consumer GPUs for deep learning tasks involving navigational sign detection, a critical component for ensuring safe and efficient inland transportation. The evaluation includes the use of image datasets of inland water transport signs processed by widely used detector and classifier models such as YOLO (you only look once), ResNet (residual neural network l), and MobileNet. To achieve this, we propose a multi-criteria framework based on a weighted scoring method (WSM), covering 21 different characteristics such as compatibility, resting power, energy efficiency in learning and inference, and the financial threshold for technology adoption. The results confirm that consumer-grade GPUs can deliver competitive performance with lower initial costs and lower power consumption. The findings underscore the enduring value of our analysis, as its framework can be adapted for ongoing comparisons of evolving GPU technologies using the proposed methodology. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Applications and Advances in Marine Traffic Engineering, Maritime Transportation and Offshore Exploitation)
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Methodology for Conceptual Navigational 3D Chart Assessment Based on Eye Tracking Measures
by Jacek Lubczonek, Patryk Biernacik, Izabela Bodus-Olkowska, Anna Borawska and Adrianna Mateja
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 4967; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15094967 - 30 Apr 2025
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The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive methodology for assessing the effectiveness of conceptual navigation maps. To achieve this, a set of indicators was developed to simplify and standardise the evaluation process. A key challenge in analysing the effectiveness of [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive methodology for assessing the effectiveness of conceptual navigation maps. To achieve this, a set of indicators was developed to simplify and standardise the evaluation process. A key challenge in analysing the effectiveness of maps is the variety of ways to assess their effectiveness (eye-tracking measures, visual interpretation, questionnaires), which often leads to ambiguous interpretations. In the initial phase, three separate indicators were established: readability of the map, correctness of map symbol identification, and the time required to identify these objects. For the readability indicator, a correlation analysis with eye-tracking measurements and a heatmap decomposition was carried out, which partly reduced the complexity of the data. This led to the development of a single universal indicator, representing the overall effectiveness of the map in numerical form and allowing a simple comparison of maps. Based on the methodology developed, we were able to conclude that the designed 3D concept maps are more effective than their 2D counterparts. The methodology and universal indicator presented in this study can be applied in practice to evaluate entire series of concept maps and provide designers—including those outside academia—with indicator-based tools to evaluate the effectiveness of maps. Full article
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Development of a Digital Twin of the Harbour Waters and Surrounding Infrastructure Based on Spatial Data Acquired with Multimodal and Multi-Sensor Mapping Systems
by Arkadiusz Tomczak, Grzegorz Stępień, Tomasz Kogut, Łukasz Jedynak, Grzegorz Zaniewicz, Małgorzata Łącka and Izabela Bodus-Olkowska
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(1), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15010315 - 31 Dec 2024
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Digital twin is an attractive technology for the representation of objects due to its ability to produce precise measurements and their geovisualisation. Of special interest is the application and fusion of various remote sensing techniques for shallow river and inland water areas, commonly [...] Read more.
Digital twin is an attractive technology for the representation of objects due to its ability to produce precise measurements and their geovisualisation. Of special interest is the application and fusion of various remote sensing techniques for shallow river and inland water areas, commonly measured using conventional surveying or multimodal photogrammetry. The construction of spatial digital twins of river areas requires the use of multi-platform and multi-sensor measurements to obtain reliable data of the river environment. Due to the high dynamics of river changes, the cost of measurements and the difficult-to-access measurement area, the mapping should be large-scale and simultaneous. To address these challenges, the authors performed an experiment using three measurement platforms (boat, plane, UAV) and multiple sensors to acquire both cloud and image spatial data, which were integrated temporally and spatially. The integration methods improved the accuracy of the resulting digital model by approximately 20 percent. Full article
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Enhancing Safety of Navigation: Redesigning Precautionary Areas into Roundabouts in Marine Traffic Separation Schemes
by Joe Ronald Kurniawan Bokau, Gokhan Camliyurt, Antoni Arif Priadi, Youngsoo Park and Daewon Kim
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 11588; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411588 - 11 Dec 2024
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Roundabouts are widely used in road transport to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion by enabling continuous movement in a circular pattern, minimizing stops, enhancing safety, and reducing delays compared to that of signaled intersections. However, roundabouts are rarely used in marine traffic. [...] Read more.
Roundabouts are widely used in road transport to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion by enabling continuous movement in a circular pattern, minimizing stops, enhancing safety, and reducing delays compared to that of signaled intersections. However, roundabouts are rarely used in marine traffic. This study investigates the feasibility of redesigning existing rectangular precautionary areas within traffic separation schemes (TSSs) into circular roundabouts using marine traffic data incorporating both the number of ships passing and crossing, as well as microscopic movement data to further analyze the follow-up times and gaps based on ship domains. This study further assesses the overall performance of the proposed design, drawing on notable formulas and best practices in road transport. The Lombok Strait TSS, in Indonesia, is used as the study area, which is a particularly sensitive sea area and one of the critical “chokepoints” in the maritime supply chain. The results indicate that replacing rectangular areas with circular roundabouts in a TSS can significantly improve traffic management and navigation safety. This study offers a practical approach for redesigning rectangular precautionary areas into circular roundabouts and provides valuable insights for maritime authorities and policymakers aiming to develop more efficient TSS designs in the future. Full article
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Leveraging Large Language Models for Enhancing Safety in Maritime Operations
by Tymoteusz Miller, Irmina Durlik, Ewelina Kostecka, Adrianna Łobodzińska, Kinga Łazuga and Polina Kozlovska
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 1666; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15031666 - 6 Feb 2025
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Maritime operations play a critical role in global trade but face persistent safety challenges due to human error, environmental factors, and operational complexities. This review explores the transformative potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in enhancing maritime safety through improved communication, decision-making, and [...] Read more.
Maritime operations play a critical role in global trade but face persistent safety challenges due to human error, environmental factors, and operational complexities. This review explores the transformative potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in enhancing maritime safety through improved communication, decision-making, and compliance. Specific applications include multilingual communication for international crews, automated reporting, interactive training, and real-time risk assessment. While LLMs offer innovative solutions, challenges such as data privacy, integration, and ethical considerations must be addressed. This review concludes with actionable recommendations and insights for leveraging LLMs to build safer and more resilient maritime systems. Full article
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