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Analysing the advantages and potential use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the maritime port industry
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Nos últimos anos, os Veículos Aéreos Não Tripulados (VANT) emergiram como
ferramentas inovadoras em diversas indústrias, devido à sua capacidade de aceder a ambientes
de difícil acesso e perigosos, mitigando riscos para os operadores humanos. A indústria
portuária marítima tem adotado crescentemente os VANT para tarefas essenciais, como
inspeções de equipamentos, combate a incêndios, segurança e missões de resgate emergencial.
No entanto, há uma carência de pesquisas abrangentes sobre as vantagens e o potencial dessa
tecnologia neste setor. Este estudo procura preencher essa lacuna, analisando os benefícios e a
eficácia dos VANT na eficiência operacional e na recolha de dados em portos marítimos.
A metodologia aplicada envolve uma revisão organizada da literatura, abrangendo 33
artigos acadêmicos, juntamente com uma análise bibliométrica para identificar tendências de
pesquisa e lacunas no uso de VANT na indústria portuária. Também foi feita uma revisão da
literatura especializada onde foram analisados artigos científicos técnicos, publicações técnicas
e publicações nos websites de fabricantes de drones e de portos Europeus, para trazer uma visão
atual do uso dos VANT. Adicionalmente, foram conduzidas entrevistas semiestruturadas com
especialistas do setor para uma compreensão mais profunda das aplicações práticas. Os
resultados indicam que os VANT desempenham um papel significativo na facilitação de
processos de tomada de decisão, ao melhorar a recolha de dados em tempo real e a
monitorização de operações. Esses dispositivos também promovem a sustentabilidade ao
contribuir para projetos de energia limpa e ao permitir maior conformidade com normas de
emissões de gases. Além disso, os VANT oferecem suporte essencial em respostas a desastres
e acidentes, promovendo uma maior segurança e resiliência nas operações portuárias.
Este estudo não apenas evidencia os benefícios operacionais da tecnologia dos VANT,
mas também destaca as suas contribuições para a sustentabilidade, o cumprimento das metas
de emissões de gases, e a execução de projetos de energia limpa. Ao demonstrar o valor
estratégico dos VANT na melhor eficiência operacional e na resposta a acidentes e desastres,
por exemplo, este trabalho fornece insights valiosos para autoridades portuárias e responsáveis
pela formulação de políticas que procuram modernizar e tornar mais sustentáveis as
infraestruturas portuárias.
In recent years, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as innovative tools in various industries, due to their ability to access hard-to-reach and dangerous environments, mitigating risks for human operators. The maritime port industry has increasingly adopted UAVs for essential tasks, such as equipment inspections, firefighting, security, and emergency rescue missions. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the advantages and potential of this technology in this sector. This study seeks to fill this gap by analyzing the benefits and effectiveness of UAVs in terms of operational efficiency and data collection in seaports. The applied methodology involves an organized literature review covering 33 academic articles, along with a bibliometric analysis to identify research trends and gaps in the use of UAVs in the port industry. A review of specialised literature was also conducted, analysing technical scientific articles, technical publications, and publications on the websites of drone manufacturers and European ports to provide an up-to-date view of the use of UAVs. We also conducted semi-structured interviews with industry experts to gain a deeper understanding of practical applications. The results indicate that UAVs play a significant role in facilitating decision-making processes by improving real-time data collection and operational monitoring. These devices also promote sustainability by contributing to clean energy projects and enabling greater compliance with gas emission standards. Moreover, UAVs provide essential support in disaster and accident responses, promoting greater safety and resilience in port operations. This study not only highlights the operational advantages of UAV technology but also emphasizes its contributions to sustainability, compliance with gas emissions targets, and the execution of clean energy projects. By demonstrating the strategic value of UAVs for improving operational efficiency and responding to accidents and disasters, for example, this work provides valuable insights for port authorities and policymakers seeking to modernize and make port infrastructure more sustainable.
In recent years, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as innovative tools in various industries, due to their ability to access hard-to-reach and dangerous environments, mitigating risks for human operators. The maritime port industry has increasingly adopted UAVs for essential tasks, such as equipment inspections, firefighting, security, and emergency rescue missions. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the advantages and potential of this technology in this sector. This study seeks to fill this gap by analyzing the benefits and effectiveness of UAVs in terms of operational efficiency and data collection in seaports. The applied methodology involves an organized literature review covering 33 academic articles, along with a bibliometric analysis to identify research trends and gaps in the use of UAVs in the port industry. A review of specialised literature was also conducted, analysing technical scientific articles, technical publications, and publications on the websites of drone manufacturers and European ports to provide an up-to-date view of the use of UAVs. We also conducted semi-structured interviews with industry experts to gain a deeper understanding of practical applications. The results indicate that UAVs play a significant role in facilitating decision-making processes by improving real-time data collection and operational monitoring. These devices also promote sustainability by contributing to clean energy projects and enabling greater compliance with gas emission standards. Moreover, UAVs provide essential support in disaster and accident responses, promoting greater safety and resilience in port operations. This study not only highlights the operational advantages of UAV technology but also emphasizes its contributions to sustainability, compliance with gas emissions targets, and the execution of clean energy projects. By demonstrating the strategic value of UAVs for improving operational efficiency and responding to accidents and disasters, for example, this work provides valuable insights for port authorities and policymakers seeking to modernize and make port infrastructure more sustainable.
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Veículo Aéreo Não Tripulado UAV Drones Indústria Portuária Marítima Portos Vantagens Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maritime Port Industry Ports Advantages