Theme 4: Work Environment and Safety

Ensuring safety at sea is critical for the protection of both maritime operations and the environment. As ecological challenges grow, upholding high operational standards becomes increasingly important. Prioritizing safety in maritime operations not only protects human life but also reduces the risk of environmental damage. Balancing efficiency with precaution is key to preserving both those who work at sea and the ecosystems they rely on.

Below you can find an overview of ongoing research projects. You can also search for recent publications based on the keywords below or via our search engine.

Projects
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Analysis and improvement of human-machine interaction for automated functions on ships

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Analyzing safety risks for energy hubs in relation to maritime operations

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Creating Circular Economy Clusters for Sustainable Ship Recycling in Denmark

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Data-driven prediction of added resistance on ships in waves

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Dealing with uncertainty in RORO ship planning

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Justice, Equity and Fairness in Deep Seabed Mining in the North

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Life, liberty and health: ensuring universal protection of human rights at sea (BlueRights)

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Maritime Alarm Handling Practices: Existing Challenges and Possible Solutions

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Resilient Planning and Operational Management Systems for Islanded Microgrids in Disaster-Vulnerable Communities (TECH-IN: Microgrid Technologies for Remote and Island Communities under Natural Disasters)

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Safety and Ethical Assessment of PtX in Danish Ports through Participatory Processes

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SDU, Maritime Culture Lab, A diversity experiment. Researching sustainable diversity at sea

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SLGreen – Green Transition of the Blue Denmark by focusing on digitalisation, decarbonisation and safety