Thematic areas
SUGGESTED TOPICS
The objective of MT’26 Conference is to present and discuss research, studies, thesis projects and innovations addressing the latest developments in maritime transport.
Ports
- Port infrastructure and operational challenges
- Hinterland and foreland connections in a globalized world
- Fourth- and next-generation ports
- Logistics zones and ZAL (Logistics Activity Zones)
- Port Collaborative Decision Making (PortCDM)
- RFID and location tracking systems in ports
- Safety and security in ships and ports
- Superyacht Marinas
Shipping Business
- International Maritime Business and Trade
- Eco, co-, and multimodal transport solutions
- Maritime transport operations and business models
- Maritime economy
Environment
- Ocean sustainability, conservation and protection
- Sea pollution and environmental protection
- Plastic waste and garbage accumulation at sea
- Underwater and noise pollution
Human Element
- Working hours, fatigue and rest management onboard
- Leadership and team management
- Seafarers’ welfare and wellbeing
- Empowering of women in maritime careers
Maritime Education and Training
- Simulators, multimedia tools, Virtual and Augmented realities and adaptive learning techniques.
- Computer-based assessments in maritime training
- Online and refreshing training for seafarers
Ships and navigation
- Advanced navigation systems
- Ship design and emerging technologies
- Ship dynamics, stability and performance
- Control systems and manoeuvring techniques
- Marine engineering innovations
- Ship propulsion systems, equipment and automation
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- e-navigation and e-maritime technologies
- Sea traffic management (STM)
Maritime Technologies and Innovation
- Autonomous Vessels and smart shipping
- Maritime simulation technology
- Augmented reality applications
- Virtual reality for training and operations
- Digital Twins for maritime systems
- Artificial Intelligence in maritime operations
