Global Marine Technology Trends (GMTT) 2030 is a collaborative project of Lloyd’s Register, QinetiQ and the University of Southampton and looks at the future of commercial shipping, navies and the health of the oceans.
The report indicates that:
- Momentum and capability for a significant evolution in ship design and operation is now building – the report presents design scenarios for commercial ships in 2030.
- By 2030, the fastest and most radical impacts are likely to be felt in the development of naval ships and systems where maritime autonomous systems are driving the biggest revolution in maritime security in over a century.
- Understanding the world’s oceans is essential to the future of the planet.
GMTT 2030 assesses 56 technologies and focuses on eighteen specific areas of technology. It builds on the scenarios from Global Marine Trends 2030 and Global Marine Fuel Trends 2030 to provide insight into the impact and timescales of transformative technology.
Technology Drivers
The report identifies two groups of technology drivers: those that will transform ship design and build space – leading to advancement in ship building, propulsion and powering and the development of smart ships; and the technologies that drive safety, commercial and operational performance – advanced materials, big data analytics, communications, sensors and robotics.
Technomax
The report also presents “Technomax” scenarios for bulk carriers, tankers, containerships and gas carriers. These scenarios are not concept ships, but give an indication of the potential maximum technology uptake relevant to the four ship market sectors.
The report can be downloaded from the Lloyd's Register website.
