Shipping is still the primary means of transportation of goods around the world, carrying billions of tons of materials and finished goods to where they are needed most. However, these ships operate in an environment that is not only commercially demanding but also exposed to risks that have serious consequences . In spite of significant

The transformative impact that technology is making to all industries around the world is exciting and well-documented. This digitization trend – where artificial intelligence (AI) and computing technology is used to improve manual, time-consuming operations – has now reached the shores of conventional vessel stowage planning. Those in the maritime industry know full well the