Proceedings of the International Conference of Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang on Technology and Environment (IWPOSPA-TE 2025)

International Conference of Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang on Technology and Environment (IWPOSPA-TE 2025)

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Smartseas Technology for Improving Shipping Performance and Safety in Indonesia

Authors
Tulus Irpan Harsono Sitorus1, *, Bambang Setiawan2, Budi Sitorus3, Sugianto Antoni Sitorus4
1Transportation Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta, Indonesia
2Inland Water and Ferries, Transport Polytechnic of Palembang, Banyuasin, Indonesia
3Secretariat General, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta, Indonesia
4Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: tulussitorus75@gmail.com
Corresponding Author
Tulus Irpan Harsono Sitorus
Available Online 9 July 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-731-6_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Shipping; smartseas technology; safety; international regulations
Abstract

Shipping is vital to global trade, facilitating the transport of more than 80% of the world's goods. As a result, operational efficiency, accuracy, and safety are key determinants of success in this crucial sector. In the contemporary digital era, the maritime industry faces increasingly complex challenges in maintaining and improving core performance metrics. Smartseas technology has emerged as a promising innovation designed to directly address these challenges. This paper aims to comprehensively explore the significant potential of smartseas in improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety in maritime operations. Through a rigorous analytical approach and examination of relevant case studies, this research provides an in-depth analysis of smartseas implementation. This paper evaluates smartseas technology within the framework of applicable international conventions and regulations governing maritime activities. This study synthesizes the latest data from various sources to explain how smartseas technology can optimize operational performance. In addition, this paper systematically investigates the tangible benefits and inherent challenges encountered during the practical application of this technology in the real maritime world. By offering a holistic assessment, this paper provides valuable insights into the transformative impact that smartseas technology has on the maritime industry, highlighting its capacity to revolutionize operational standards while navigating the complexities of the global regulatory landscape. The findings are intended to inform stakeholders and guide future technology integration strategies.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference of Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang on Technology and Environment (IWPOSPA-TE 2025)
Series
Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
9 July 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-731-6
ISSN
2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-731-6_16How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2026 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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AU  - Tulus Irpan Harsono Sitorus
AU  - Bambang Setiawan
AU  - Budi Sitorus
AU  - Sugianto Antoni Sitorus
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/09
TI  - Smartseas Technology for Improving Shipping Performance and Safety in Indonesia
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SN  - 2352-5401
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