Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Dec 2022

Exam Question

Maritime industries have taken several initiatives to explire new digital technologies and "Internet of Things (IoT)" is one of such initiatives. With brief introduction on the principles of IoT, explain the following

(a) Advantages and Disadvantages of using IoT in maritime industry

(b) How IoT is changing the maritime industry

Reference Answer

### Introduction: Principles of the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of interconnected physical objects or "things"—from simple sensors to entire shipboard machinery—that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet. The core principle is to create a seamless environment where real-world objects can be monitored, controlled, and managed remotely, generating vast amounts of data that can be analyzed to drive efficiency, safety, and automation.
The fundamental components of an IoT ecosystem are:
1. **Sensors/Actuators:** These are the devices that collect data from the physical environment (e.g., temperature, pressure, vibration, GPS location) or perform an action based on received commands (e.g., closing a valve, adjusting a setting).

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