"Smart Ships" explores the transformative impact of AI and automation on maritime navigation, focusing on cargo ship efficiency and safety.

The book reveals how AI-driven systems optimize shipping routes, potentially leading to significant reductions in fuel consumption and enhanced maritime safety.

It also highlights the critical need for careful integration of these technologies into existing maritime infrastructure, considering ethical implications and cybersecurity risks.

The book examines AI-enhanced route optimization using predictive weather modeling and real-time traffic analysis, alongside automation in shipboard operations like engine monitoring and cargo management.

AI-driven collision avoidance systems, with their potential to reduce human error, are also explored.

It progresses by first introducing core concepts and builds to the practical applications, regulatory frameworks, and economic benefits of AI in shipping.

This book provides a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges of maritime AI, using case studies, simulations, and industry data to support its arguments.

It's designed for maritime professionals, policymakers, and researchers seeking a comprehensive understanding of maritime technology and the future of shipping.