The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is advancing maritime management through AI and big data technologies. The Maritime Data and Sustainable Development Centre (PMDC) has developed innovative tools to enhance vessel monitoring and emergency response, particularly in Hong Kong’s typhoon-prone areas. A notable innovation is a system that estimates the demand for typhoon shelter berths, achieving a 98.6% accuracy in identifying local vessels, which aids in predicting shelter needs from 2022 to 2035.
Led by Prof. Yang Dong, the research team collaborated with the Hong Kong Marine Department to implement monitoring technology using UAVs and deep learning algorithms. This initiative is expected to improve government monitoring processes and reduce operational costs. The technology also supports port state control inspections and congestion management.
Additionally, the team has tackled inefficiencies in traditional maritime data collection by partnering with Tsinghua University to develop advanced algorithms for processing Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. This collaboration has led to a global shipping database that provides real-time indicators like port congestion.
Future developments aim to enhance vessel regulation through improved data collection techniques, including video processing and machine learning, ultimately contributing to safer navigation in busy waterways.
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