The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime safety by developing a ship trajectory prediction tool.
The two parties believe that predicting the trajectory of disabled ships is crucial for maritime safety, as it allows for early warnings and efficient planning of rescue operations.
Accurately forecasting the movements of disabled ships and floating objects in the open sea, influenced by specific environmental conditions, is vital for timely and effective response efforts, according to a joint statement.
The collaboration will focus on creating a tool to predict the trajectories of disabled vessels and drifting objects. This tool will facilitate rapid response for locating drifting ships and rerouting nearby vessels to enhance maritime safety.
Additionally, the project aims to develop a computer programne with automated report generation capabilities, which will be integrated into the existing IRS Emergency Response System (ERS) software.
Professors Manas Behera and VK Srineash from IIT Bombay emphasized that this collaboration underscores IIT Bombay’s dedication to industry-academia interaction to achieve national goals. The initiative aims to develop software, made in India, significantly improving maritime safety and rescue, and support operations.
“This collaboration between IRS and IIT Bombay underscores our shared commitment to leveraging technology and expertise to enhance maritime safety and response capabilities. By combining resources and knowledge, the partnership aims to develop innovative solutions that will contribute to safety of ships and life at sea,” stated P K Mishra, joint managing director of IRS.
