OCEANS
Background
In an era of unprecedented change, driven by rising geopolitical risks, growing awareness of economic security, climate change, the rapid development of technologies such as AI and their social impact, and the aging population in developed countries, the Japanese maritime industry is being called upon to make revolutionary transformation. A major revolution in design and manufacturing processes is needed to quickly supply high-performance next-generation ships that embody innovative functions, excellent environmental performance and safety features, to customers.
Objectives
This collaboration, established under the “Industry on Campus” program promoted by The University of Osaka, integrates diverse engineering fields such as ship hydrodynamics and structural dynamics, propulsion, electrical systems, control systems, and social science. Leveraging advanced systems engineering and cutting-edge AI technologies, this initiative also serves as a hub for education and training of the next generation of talent. It is also expected to contribute to the IMO’s goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions in international shipping by 2050. Specifically, we are working on the following items.
- Resilience of supply chain for stable marine transportation
- Application of AI in ship basic design and function design
- Production design and digital shipyards
- Digital twin technologies in ship operation and maintenance
- Application of AI in ship certification
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