This book is an introductory book that will attempt to explain the basics of Maritime 4.0 and prepare help the current seafarer to adapt to future technologies. The roots lie in Industry 4.0 that led to the introduction of Maritime 4.0 and soon we will see Industry 5.0 which will catapult the shipping industry to the next level and beyond. The shipping industry of the near future will see more autonomous ships with not just intelligent engines but AI-based systems, cargo handling robots and bots for most support functions.
About the Authors
Elstan A. Fernandez
- Chartered Engineer - Institution of Engineers (India)
- Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India)
- Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK)
- Member of Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square (USA)
- Specialist in Marine Control Systems and Automation
- Certified Maritime Trainer and Assessor
- Amazon Central Certified Author
- Member of Non-Fiction Authors Association (USA)
- Please Visit LinkedIn.com/in/Elstan for career information
A total of 44+ years of learning, hands-on and teaching experience in this field
Cdr Dr. Bhaskar Bhandarkar
- BSc, B. Tech, ME[Mech (Marine)], DIM, MBA (Ops & Mktg), Ph.D. Birla Inst of Technology,
- AMEC, MESC, SSN-II, LMQCFI/ MIARP. F. MarE, FIE, FIEOM(USA), FIIIE, COS Diesel / Steam/
- Gold Medalist NCDC, GOI, MHA
A total of 40+ years of learning, hands-on and teaching experience in this field