9th International Conference on Maritime Transport (Maritime Transport IX): Barcelona, 27-29 June, 2022
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Numerical investigation of nonlinear diffraction wave loads on a suspended cylinder
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessFloating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) interact with waves in complex sea conditions, inparticular wave-induced nonlinear diffraction wave loads can excite the resonant response of FOWTs in the low frequency range. In ... -
Incorporating virtual reality into maritime safety training to enhance competency-based learning outcomes
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe potential of using immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) in education is endorsed by several research studies indicating an expected increase in its use within the foreseeable future. Owing to its capacity ... -
Analysis of the implementation of various forms of professional practice at the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe paper presents the results of research carried out in the framework of the project PANDORA financed by the European Social Fund. In the first phase of the research, the initial state of implementation of professional ... -
Analysis of vessel induced erosion through manoeuvre simulation and AIS data
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThis manuscript presents an erosion induced by manoeuvring ships assessment methodology in harbour basins with low bed clearance conditions. From the evolution of the bottom morphology, obtained from bathymetric surveys ... -
Human error analysis in dynamic positioning incidents according to the nature of the operations in progress
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessHuman errors are known to contribute to incidents in the maritime industry. Although the dynamic positioning operator has to undergo a standard training schedule before becoming a full operator, human errors contribute to ... -
Maritime engine room simulator on-line (MERSol)
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe STCW International Convention of IMO sets minimum qualification requirements for being a seafarer and is used in formal training of seafarers. A skills gap has emerged between traditional Maritime Education; the needs ... -
An overview of innovations and technology for sustainable development of seaports
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessSeaports are important factors in global economies since most of the global trade is operated through maritime sector. Economic importance of seaports can be observed from various positive effects they produce for the area ... -
On the possibility of COLREGS/STM integration
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessIn the shipping industry, Sea Traffic Management (STM) system aims to represent a new paradigm in maritime safety. The idea of the STM implementation is to share information between all stakeholders, making shipping more ... -
Blockchain conceptual framework in shipping and port management
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe purpose of the paper is to present a conceptual framework of blockchain (BC) deployment in shipping and port management, which encompasses distributed relational database (DB) and crypto-currency payment mechanism as ... -
The generosity with the reactive energy, avoids power blackouts of the electrical plants on board
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessIn ships, the generation of energy is carried out by generator sets and short distances with a direct connection between generation and consumption. Traditionally, a power plant is designed with efficiency criteria and for ... -
Open loop exhaust gas cleaning system and its effect over the Barcelona port water PH
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessNowadays the air pollution prevention has become a priority objective in our society, but it is being expressly noteworthy into the maritime industry and shipping business. The last is because there is a strong regulatory ... -
Analysis and discussion of maritime accidents in the spanish fishing sector
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessIn recent years, we have studied the serious and very serious maritime accidents registered by the Spanish fishing sector in all its modalities and areas. In several cases, the results obtained are different from the ... -
Analysis of imo 2020 and the adaptation of shipowners operating in Spain
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessShipping sector has always been pointed as one of the most contaminant ways of transport and this can be debated extensively. Ships emit emissions that contribute to air pollution worldwide and IMO is concerned about the ... -
Static maritime enviroment representation of electronic navigational charts in global path planning
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessIn past years, numerous global path planning methods have been researched and applied in maritime surface navigation. Regardless of intended usage for either decision-support in manned, or autonomous vessel navigation, ... -
Influence of flooding boat deck compartment on the ship’s safety
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessAt any time whether during combat or non-combat, naval ships are susceptible to damage. During combat, navy ships are susceptible to suffer damage to a particular degree on its armament, hull or even its technical equipment. ... -
The impact of covid-19 on shipping industry studying economic factors
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe aim of this paper is to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on shipping industry using a multiple-regression econometric model based on Ordinary Least Squares. The model has considered Valencia Containerised Freight Index ... -
The next step on the maritime education and training in the era of autonomous shipping
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe development of autonomous shipping is in continuous growth; technology evolution is going on faster steps and new projects are being developed looking for more efficient, more sustainable and safer shipping operations. ... -
Redirection aspects of Far East – Central Europe traffic flows: Facts, findings and future tendencies
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe multimodal door-to-door transport chain connecting Central Europe with Far East origins predominantly calls the North European ports. However, already the geographic features are dictating the reasonable possibility ... -
Sustainability and strategic directions in maritime education and training provision: An exploration of employers’ perceptions
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe paper explores the importance of sustainability from the perspective of prospective employers of future and existing Maritime Education and Training (MET) graduates. More specifically, it investigates employers’ views ... -
Bibliometric analysis of sustainable shipping in Web of Science database in 2020 and 2021
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe word sustainable became more and more important in maritime affairs especially in shipping. It has strong impact on environmental, social and economic sector. Throughout the years the number of researches on sustainable ... -
Covid-19 control measures and its impact on seafarers’ mental health
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe appearance of COVID-19 in maritime transport has been an exceptional challenge for all stakeholders in this sector, mainly for seafarers who have been caught between the need to keep supply chains operational and the ... -
Discussion of stern-first-method in ship handling for ship operation, education & training using fast time simulation
(2022-06-21)
Conference lecture
Open AccessSome port approaches require challenging manoeuvring strategies for arrival and departure, specifically under heavy wind and current conditions. In recent papers a discussion of the “Stern-First-Method” SFM was started ...