NorthStandard’s Helen Barden discusses the transformative role of AI in the shipping industry with Professor Adam Sobey from the Alan Turing Institute. Professor Sobey explains the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, emphasising their applications in ship design, manufacturing and operations.

The conversation explores AI's potential to optimise vessel efficiency, enhance safety protocols, support the energy transition, and improve regulatory compliance.

Additionally, they address industry hesitancy towards AI adoption, workforce implications, and the importance of integrating human learning with AI. Professor Sobey also highlights ongoing initiatives to democratise AI through no-code approaches and the role of educational efforts in preparing future engineers for a data-driven industry.

00:43 Understanding Artificial Intelligence

02:35 AI in Ship Design and Manufacturing

05:00 AI's Role in Emission Detection and Enforcement

07:48 The Future of Autonomous Shipping

10:09 Overcoming Hesitancy and Embracing AI

14:37 Scaling Up AI in the Industry

18:25 Human-Machine Learning in AI