A study by Orca AI suggests that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) for sea navigation could reduce global commercial shipping emissions by 47 million tonnes per year. By alerting crews in real time about high-risk marine encounters, such as vessels and sea mammals, AI technology aims to minimize maneuvers and route deviations. This efficiency not only optimizes voyages and reduces fuel consumption but also addresses the shipping industry’s significant contribution of nearly 3% to global carbon dioxide emissions.
AI in Shipping Could Cut Carbon Emissions by 47 Million Tonnes Annually
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