Kaleigh Harrison reports that South Australia is advancing its maritime infrastructure with the launch of Phase 2 of the ‘Deep Blue’ project. Spearheaded by engineering consultancy BMT in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT SA), this initiative aims to pilot BMT’s ADAPT platform. This AI-driven system is designed to enhance decision-making processes for ports and harbors by integrating diverse coastal data sources, including autonomous vessels and metocean sensors, into a cohesive operational framework.
The cloud-based ADAPT platform facilitates near real-time data analysis and predictive forecasting, which can significantly reduce unnecessary dredging and enhance channel access reliability. Early implementations indicate improvements in operational planning, fuel efficiency, and maintenance scheduling, marking a transformative shift from reactive monitoring to predictive modeling for South Australia’s maritime authorities.
The Deep Blue initiative also emphasizes the importance of treating data as a valuable asset that can drive faster decision-making across government and industry. BMT’s partnership with Ocius Technology, which operates renewable-powered autonomous vessels, further supports this vision by enabling continuous environmental monitoring without the need for crewed missions.
As global ports face increasing demands for modernization and sustainability, projects like Deep Blue illustrate how AI, automation, and predictive modeling can align environmental goals with commercial performance, ultimately enhancing Australia’s capabilities in the blue economy.
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