Technomax Ships

A collaborative project between Lloyd’s Register, QinetiQ and the University of Southampton, examines the transformative impact of 18 technologies on ship design, on naval power and on the use of ocean space, as the understanding of the world’s oceans is more essential than ever to secure the future of our planet. LR marine marketing director, Luis Benito said: "The marine world in 2030 will be a connected and digital one, bringing closer integration between people, software and hardware in a way that could transform the way we operate." TechnoMax ships will be smarter, data driven, greener, with flexible powering options, fully connected wirelessly onboard, and digitally connected through global satellites. The report examines drivers that will transform vessel design and shipbuilding including advances in propulsion and the development of smart ships as well as those that drive safety and commercial and operational performance – including advanced materials, big data analytics, communications, sensors and robotics. It also presents ‘Technomax’ scenarios for bulk carriers, tankers, containerships and gas carriers that indicate the potential maximum technology uptake relevant to the vessel types.