Minister of Maritime Affairs great Britain, Mr Davies of Gowerhas announced an £8 million ($9.85 million) funding increase to launch Feasibility study of intelligent maritime transportation technologylike meartificial intelligenceThat robotics and it autonomous ship.
According to Splash, it is Smart Maritime Transportation Acceleration Fundwhich launches today in Southampton, could lead to innovation that will improve the economy and support coastal communities. Projects that win this funding will also require matching funds, which will utilize a increased private sector investment. Successful ports will be able to use Artificial intelligence to detect security risk, optimize port activities And reduce your environmental footprint.
“Use Artificial intelligence and it technology technology to make ships smarter and transform port operations This is part of our plan to decarbonize maritime transportimprove the safety of our seafarers and help grow the economy. AI has the potential to revolutionize the sector, creating jobs and supporting the economysaid Mr Davies.
Funding for the Intelligent Shipping Acceleration Fund comes from a £206 million UK programme. UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE), announced in March 2022.
He The UK has invested more than £3.5 billion in AI in the last 10 years and doubled the “AI Incubator” team into Encourage further integration of AI in the public sector.
“This new funding will make that possible encourage innovation and adoption of cutting-edge technologyso that we can ensure that the UK maintains its position as one of those countries global environmentally friendly maritime technology centerhe added Chris Shirling-RookeUK Maritime CEO.
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