Mumbai, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) to develop a ship trajectory prediction tool aimed at improving maritime safety.
As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties, the proposed work will focus on developing a trajectory prediction tool for disabled ships and floating objects, IIT Bombay said in a statement.
The statement said the equipment will enable quick response to detect adrift vessels as well as divert nearby vessels to improve maritime safety.
Additionally, the goal of the project is to create a computer program with automated report generation capabilities, intended for integration into the existing IRS Emergency Response System (ERS) software program.
Prediction of the trajectory of disabled vessels is an important aspect of maritime security, facilitating early warning and planning of rescue operations, the statement said.
It states that understanding and predicting the movement of disabled vessels and floating objects adrift in the open ocean, under the influence of location-specific environmental conditions, is essential for timely and effective response and rescue efforts.
Professors Manas Behera and VK Srinesh of IIT Bombay said that this collaboration emphasizes the commitment of the premier institute towards active industry-academia interaction to achieve multiple national goals.
He said the project aims to develop 'Made in India' software systems and enhance maritime security, rescue and relief operations.
As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties, the proposed work will focus on developing a trajectory prediction tool for disabled ships and floating objects, IIT Bombay said in a statement.
The statement said the equipment will enable quick response to detect adrift vessels as well as divert nearby vessels to improve maritime safety.
Additionally, the goal of the project is to create a computer program with automated report generation capabilities, intended for integration into the existing IRS Emergency Response System (ERS) software program.
Prediction of the trajectory of disabled vessels is an important aspect of maritime security, facilitating early warning and planning of rescue operations, the statement said.
It states that understanding and predicting the movement of disabled vessels and floating objects adrift in the open ocean, under the influence of location-specific environmental conditions, is essential for timely and effective response and rescue efforts.
Professors Manas Behera and VK Srinesh of IIT Bombay said that this collaboration emphasizes the commitment of the premier institute towards active industry-academia interaction to achieve multiple national goals.
He said the project aims to develop 'Made in India' software systems and enhance maritime security, rescue and relief operations.
