Maritime Safety · AI Research
Understanding the maritime world. Building its future.
Three decades of maritime safety, VTS and IMO experience, now building the AI and data tools for maritime risk intelligence.
- Years in Maritime Education & Research
- 25+
- Years in Maritime Education & Research
- Maritime Safety & Environment
- Ph.D.
- Maritime Safety & Environment
- National R&D & Government Studies
- 50+
- National R&D & Government Studies
- IMO Advisor Since
- 2005
- IMO Advisor Since
A different kind of maritime platform
Most maritime information is scattered across regulations, reports, academic papers and fragmented databases. This platform brings research, safety information, technology trends and professional insight into one place.
Knowledge
Research, regulations, trends and practical maritime insight.
Intelligence
Data, analysis, risk assessment and emerging technology.
Connection
People, careers, research and international collaboration.
Recent milestones
2026.01 · Academic Activity
Elected Vice President, Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research
Serves as Vice President of Korea's principal academic society for navigation and port research, and as editor (Chair, Education Policy Committee) of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety.
2025.12 · VTS
Led the IALA VTS English Communication Competency Testing Guideline
Worked with the Korea Coast Guard to establish IALA's international guideline for assessing VTS operators' spoken English, the first such standard built on AI-based testing.
2025.10 · MASS & AI
Published on MASS training and regulatory readiness
Co-authored 'Risk Management Challenges in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASSs): Training and Regulatory Readiness' in MDPI Applied Sciences (SCIE).
2025.10 · Arctic Route
Joined the Arctic-route simulator training committee
Appointed to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries committee introducing ship-handling simulators for Arctic-route operator training.
2022 - Present · International Cooperation
IMO–Korea Global Onboard Training Programme for Asia-Pacific Officers
Delivering the Global Onboard Training Programme annually at KIMFT since 2022 — a joint technical-cooperation initiative with IMO, Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and Busan Metropolitan City for Asia-Pacific maritime officers.
2017 · Media
Featured on the job-introduction program "Today's Job" — VTS Officer episode
Appeared on worktv's career-introduction series "Today's Job" to introduce the vessel traffic service (VTS) operator profession to the public.
2016 · International Cooperation
Courtesy Meeting with the IALA Secretary-General — Korean Delegation
Met with the IALA Secretary-General alongside the Korean delegation, part of his ongoing role as an IALA advisor since 2011.
National Workforce Development
Built and ran the Ocean Polytech mariner-training program and the Maritime High School 2+1 track, and contributed to four training-vessel renewals and the establishment of KIMFT's Ocean Plant Center and its Mokpo branch campus.
International Cooperation
IMO Assembly, Council and Sub-committee advisor since 2005; IALA advisor since 2011; government shipping-talks advisor to Mongolia, Russia, Norway and Denmark.
VTS Field Development
Built Korea's VTS international certification curriculum, authored the VTS White Paper, exported VTS training to Algeria, led the world's first AI-based international VTS English assessment standard, and authored the NCS training textbook.
Safety Education & Research
Responsible professor for passenger-ship safety training since 2001; built Korea's first LNG-carrier, ECDIS and ISPS training curricula; 50+ national R&D studies on maritime safety.
Dr. Jang's Daily Log
Not a formal record — personal notes on the people and moments encountered along the way.
See maritime risk differently
The next stage of this platform: data and tools that turn accident records, traffic patterns and environmental factors into usable maritime risk intelligence. Shown here as concepts and works in progress, not finished commercial systems.
Dr. UK Model
A maritime risk and safety assessment framework combining accident data, vessel traffic, and environmental and spatial factors.
Maritime Safety Map
A geographic view of accident patterns, risk factors and traffic conditions across Korean waters.
Risk Assessment Demo
A decision-support concept for evaluating route and vessel-specific maritime risk.
Ship Traffic Intelligence
Visualizing vessel movement and traffic patterns drawn from research on VTS and autonomous navigation.
Dr. UK Model
A new approach to maritime risk intelligence
A developing framework that combines maritime accident data, vessel traffic, and environmental and spatial factors to support better maritime safety decisions.
Researching the future of maritime operations
35 national R&D and government-commissioned studies since 2002, spanning autonomous ships, VTS and maritime safety systems.
Autonomous Ships & MASS(4)
AI navigation control, collision-avoidance evaluation and human-element research for autonomous surface ships.
Autonomous Ships & MASS(4)
AI navigation control, collision-avoidance evaluation and human-element research for autonomous surface ships.
R&DNational R&D "AI Fully Autonomous Ship Technology Development Project" - Verification, Certification and Demonstration Technology Development for AI Fully Autonomous Ships — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
OngoingR&DRemote-Controllable Maritime Firefighting System Using Autonomous Ship Technology — KIET · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DMASS Technology Development Research, Phase 2 (Shipping Sector 7) — KIMST-KMI · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DSource Technology Development of AI System for Autonomous Ship Navigation Control — KEIT · Principal Researcher
CompletedVTS & Maritime AI(12)
Operator competency, AI-based English assessment, and next-generation traffic-management platforms.
VTS & Maritime AI(12)
Operator competency, AI-based English assessment, and next-generation traffic-management platforms.
R&DCloud-Based Next-Generation VTS Integration Platform — KIMST · Co-Researcher
CompletedVTS Operator English Communication Competency Assessment — Korea Coast Guard · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DDevelopment of Maritime Traffic Information Big Data and Safety Forecasting System Technology — KRISO · Advisor
CompletedR&DSource Technology Development of AI System for Autonomous Ship Navigation Control — KEIT · Principal Researcher
CompletedVTS Operator Job Analysis and Human-Factors Management Study — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Principal Researcher
CompletedBasic Survey and Design Service for Improving the Busan Regional VTS System — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Co-Researcher
CompletedDevelopment of Supplementary Systems for VTS and Distress-Response Training Simulators — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedVTS White Paper: Twenty Years of Vessel Traffic Services in Korea — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DResearch on Securing Ship Communication Improvement and Maritime Smart Service Technology — KIMST · Co-Researcher
CompletedStudy on the Introduction of a VTS Operator Qualification & Evaluation System — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedDevelopment of an Automatic Ship-Tracking Device Using Electronic Navigational Charts — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedPTMS Nationwide Network Installation Plan and Design Service — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedMaritime Safety Systems(12)
Accident-prevention frameworks and quantitative safety indices built on national accident and traffic data.
Maritime Safety Systems(12)
Accident-prevention frameworks and quantitative safety indices built on national accident and traffic data.
R&DNational R&D "AI Fully Autonomous Ship Technology Development Project" - Verification, Certification and Demonstration Technology Development for AI Fully Autonomous Ships — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
OngoingResearch on Building a Safety Education Culture System for Shipping Companies and Workplaces — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
OngoingVTS Operator English Communication Competency Assessment — Korea Coast Guard · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DDevelopment of Maritime Traffic Information Big Data and Safety Forecasting System Technology — KRISO · Advisor
CompletedResearch on e-Navigation Policy Platform Development and Response — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DFeasibility Study for a Proactive, Quantitative Maritime Safety Index — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DDevelopment of IMO Next-Generation Maritime Safety Management System Technology — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DFoundational Research on a Maritime Accident Prevention System — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedResearch on Strengthening Shipping Industry Capacity and International Cooperation to Prevent Piracy Damage — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Strengthening IMO's Role and International Coordination in Response to Somali Piracy — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedCooperative Project Research on Building Maritime Safety Systems in Developing Countries — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedPlanning Research on a Global Maritime Safety Education Program and Training Infrastructure — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedIMO & Maritime Policy(17)
Regulatory readiness and international coordination for emerging maritime technologies.
IMO & Maritime Policy(17)
Regulatory readiness and international coordination for emerging maritime technologies.
Research on e-Navigation Policy Platform Development and Response — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedFeasibility Analysis for Public Vessel Management Support and Related Policy Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedStudy on Reforming the Legal Framework for Seafarers — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Advisor
CompletedR&DFeasibility Study for a Proactive, Quantitative Maritime Safety Index — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedNationwide Survey of Seafarers' Welfare Facility Operations — Korea Seafarer's Welfare & Employment Center · Co-Researcher
CompletedR&DDevelopment of IMO Next-Generation Maritime Safety Management System Technology — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedFeasibility Study for Establishing a National Maritime High School to Develop Maritime Human Resources — Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education · Principal Researcher
CompletedIMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedResearch on Strengthening Shipping Industry Capacity and International Cooperation to Prevent Piracy Damage — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Strengthening IMO's Role and International Coordination in Response to Somali Piracy — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedIMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Advancing and Globalizing the Ship Management Industry — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedCooperative Project Research on Building Maritime Safety Systems in Developing Countries — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Activating Maritime Safety Technical Cooperation — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch Service on IMO Meeting Agenda Analysis and Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch Service for Advancing Korea into the IMO Leading Group Program — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch Service on Responding to the Introduction of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (MAS) — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedRecent Research
R&DNational R&D "AI Fully Autonomous Ship Technology Development Project" - Verification, Certification and Demonstration Technology Development for AI Fully Autonomous Ships
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
Research on Building a Safety Education Culture System for Shipping Companies and Workplaces
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
R&DRemote-Controllable Maritime Firefighting System Using Autonomous Ship Technology
KIET · Principal Researcher
R&DMASS Technology Development Research, Phase 2 (Shipping Sector 7)
KIMST-KMI · Principal Researcher
R&DCloud-Based Next-Generation VTS Integration Platform
KIMST · Co-Researcher
Full Research Record by Year(35)
R&DNational R&D "AI Fully Autonomous Ship Technology Development Project" - Verification, Certification and Demonstration Technology Development for AI Fully Autonomous Ships — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
OngoingResearch on Building a Safety Education Culture System for Shipping Companies and Workplaces — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
OngoingR&DRemote-Controllable Maritime Firefighting System Using Autonomous Ship Technology — KIET · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DMASS Technology Development Research, Phase 2 (Shipping Sector 7) — KIMST-KMI · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DCloud-Based Next-Generation VTS Integration Platform — KIMST · Co-Researcher
CompletedVTS Operator English Communication Competency Assessment — Korea Coast Guard · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DDevelopment of Maritime Traffic Information Big Data and Safety Forecasting System Technology — KRISO · Advisor
CompletedResearch on e-Navigation Policy Platform Development and Response — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedFeasibility Analysis for Public Vessel Management Support and Related Policy Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedStudy on Reforming the Legal Framework for Seafarers — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Advisor
CompletedR&DSource Technology Development of AI System for Autonomous Ship Navigation Control — KEIT · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DFeasibility Study for a Proactive, Quantitative Maritime Safety Index — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedNationwide Survey of Seafarers' Welfare Facility Operations — Korea Seafarer's Welfare & Employment Center · Co-Researcher
CompletedR&DDevelopment of IMO Next-Generation Maritime Safety Management System Technology — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DFoundational Research on a Maritime Accident Prevention System — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedFeasibility Study for Establishing a National Maritime High School to Develop Maritime Human Resources — Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education · Principal Researcher
CompletedVTS Operator Job Analysis and Human-Factors Management Study — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Principal Researcher
CompletedBasic Survey and Design Service for Improving the Busan Regional VTS System — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Co-Researcher
CompletedDevelopment of Supplementary Systems for VTS and Distress-Response Training Simulators — KIMST · Principal Researcher
CompletedIMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedVTS White Paper: Twenty Years of Vessel Traffic Services in Korea — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedR&DResearch on Securing Ship Communication Improvement and Maritime Smart Service Technology — KIMST · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Strengthening Shipping Industry Capacity and International Cooperation to Prevent Piracy Damage — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Strengthening IMO's Role and International Coordination in Response to Somali Piracy — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedIMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Advancing and Globalizing the Ship Management Industry — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedStudy on the Introduction of a VTS Operator Qualification & Evaluation System — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher
CompletedCooperative Project Research on Building Maritime Safety Systems in Developing Countries — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedPlanning Research on a Global Maritime Safety Education Program and Training Infrastructure — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch on Activating Maritime Safety Technical Cooperation — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch Service on IMO Meeting Agenda Analysis and Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch Service for Advancing Korea into the IMO Leading Group Program — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedResearch Service on Responding to the Introduction of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (MAS) — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedDevelopment of an Automatic Ship-Tracking Device Using Electronic Navigational Charts — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedPTMS Nationwide Network Installation Plan and Design Service — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher
CompletedConference Insights
Summaries and takeaways from conferences Dr. Jang has personally attended, alongside the original presentation files.
European Environmental Regulations: Responses of Korean Shipping Companies
Jeong-Oh Kim · Pan Ocean
Maps the EU's post-2013 regulatory stack — technical/operational measures (EEDI, EEXI, CII) — into the 2024 EU ETS and 2025 FuelEU Maritime regimes, framed under the EU's 'Fit for 55' target of a 55% cut by 2030.
KORMARINE Conference 2026 (Busan) · 2026.09.01 · K1-3Beyond 2030: Innovation-Driven Strategies for Carbon-Neutral Shipping and Ports
Yong-Sung Ahn · Korea Maritime Institute (KMI)
Central argument: the real risk isn't 2030's target level but the 'compression of time' — IMO's post-2030 targets imply a 3.7-5.5x faster annual rate of GHG-intensity reduction than achieved 2008-2030, while long-lead assets (certification, data systems) are typically built last.
KORMARINE Conference 2026 (Busan) · 2026.09.01 · K1-4SMRs & Green Energy: Nuclear Maritime Application
Hyun-Buki Jeon · American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Frames nuclear power as one of four clean-energy-transition enablers (alongside alternative fuels, electrification, carbon capture) against drivers of regulatory targets, societal pressure, finance and governance — while noting an 'adoption gap': zero ships in today's international merchant fleet run on nuclear power, and the only internationally recognized nuclear merchant-ship safety standard (IMO Res. A.491(XII), 1981) is outdated.
Global Maritime Trends
Curated updates from IMO, IALA and the wider industry, spanning maritime safety, autonomous ships, cybersecurity, green shipping and e-Navigation. Each card links to its primary source.
IMO Net-Zero Framework talks to resume in late 2026
The IMO Net-Zero Framework, approved at MEPC 83 in April 2025, was not adopted at the extraordinary session after member states failed to reach consensus. Built around a global fuel standard and an emissions-trading mechanism, the reconvened session is expected around October 2026.
The alternative-fuel race: LNG leads as methanol and ammonia close in
As of 2026, LNG-fuelled ships lead with 600+ vessels in operation and 1,300+ on order, capturing roughly two-thirds of new alternative-fuel orders. Methanol is growing fast in container and car-carrier segments, while ammonia projects are multiplying despite toxicity and corrosion challenges. Nuclear propulsion remains a long-term prospect, held back by regulatory gaps.
IMO adopts the world's first Code for autonomous ships
MSC 111 adopted the non-mandatory international MASS Code for cargo ships, which entered into force on 1 July 2026. It embeds risk assessment into the approval process and sets out interaction with Remote Operation Centres, while preserving the master's responsibility to intervene even without crew aboard. A mandatory Code is targeted after an Experience-Building Phase, from 2032.
IALA accelerates e-Navigation's shift to the S-100 standard
IALA's e-Bulletin highlighted the final MaDaMe project seminar on transitioning to the S-100 digital chart and navigation-data framework, alongside the significance of the next-generation S-200 product specifications, underscoring the industry's push toward a fully digital navigation ecosystem.
Areas of expertise
Maritime Safety
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Autonomous Ships / MASS
Maritime AI
IMO & Maritime Policy
Maritime Education & Training
Passenger Ship Safety
International Cooperation
Helping maritime people navigate their next move
Maritime careers do not end when a person leaves the ship. They evolve. Ocean Bridge is a knowledge and mentoring track for that transition.
VTS Career
How to enter, prepare for and grow in vessel traffic services.
Pilot Examination
General information and learning guidance for the maritime pilot exam.
Seafarer to Shore Career
Career transition and professional development for seafarers moving ashore.
Mentoring
Guidance, connections and professional direction for the next generation.
Have a maritime challenge?
Research. Safety. AI. Data. Training. International cooperation.
Research Collaboration
Joint research and project development in maritime safety, AI and autonomous ships.
Maritime Safety Consulting
Safety analysis, risk assessment and advisory work for fleets, ports and regulators.
AI & Autonomous Ships
Technology, research and development collaboration on MASS and navigation AI.
Data & Intelligence
Maritime data analysis, visualization and safety-index development.
Education & Training
VTS, ECDIS, passenger-ship and professional competency development programs.
International Cooperation
International projects, research and knowledge exchange with IMO, IALA and partner states.
Three Decades of Experience
Career history and education at KIMFT, and current government and academic committee roles.
Career
2024.07 - 2025.06
Visiting Researcher
University of Missouri, USA
2020.09 - 2022.12
Director, Education & Training Headquarters
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
2014.08 - 2015.12
Director, Planning & Coordination Office
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
2013.02 - 2014.07
Head, New Growth Education Division & Offshore Plant Workforce Development Center
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
2010.01 - 2013.01
Team Lead, Workforce Training (now Ocean Polytech Team)
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
2006.01 - 2009.01
Team Lead, Strategic Planning / Innovation Planning
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
Planned and led the project to relocate and rebuild KIMFT's main headquarters from Nam-gu to Yeongdo-gu, Busan.
2001.06 - present
Professor
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
Responsible professor for passenger-ship safety and VTS international certification training since 2001 and 2005 respectively.
1994.03 - 2001.05
Deck Officer / Owner's Representative
Hanjin Shipping
Took delivery of South Korea's first LNG carrier.
Education
Ph.D., Maritime Safety & Environment
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
M.Eng., Maritime Safety & Environment
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
B.Eng., Maritime Transportation Science
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Current Committee & Advisory Roles
President
Korea Maritime Safety Promotion Association
Vice President
Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research
Advisor / Committee Member, IMO Experts Committee
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Maritime Safety Policy Division)
Committee Member, Regulatory Innovation Committee
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Shipping, Maritime & Port Division)
Education Policy Committee Chair & Editorial Board Member
Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
Evaluation Committee Member
Industrial Technology Innovation Evaluation Group, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Policy Advisor
Namhae Regional Coast Guard
Committee Member
Busan Metropolitan City Maritime Education Council
Committee Member
Maritime Safety Education Advisory Group, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Evaluation Committee Member, IRIS Cross-Ministry National R&D Programs
National Science & Technology Information Service
Committee Member, Simulator Introduction Project for Arctic-Route Training
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

With Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at the 13th International VTS Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, 2016.

Unkyu Jang
Professor, Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology
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Ph.D., Maritime Safety & Environment, Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Master Mariner (Deck Officer, Class 1). IMO and IALA advisor since 2005 and 2011 respectively.
Citation, Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard
Contribution to the development of the Korea Coast Guard · 73rd Korea Coast Guard Day (Sep 10, 2026)
Excellent Paper Award, Korean Association of Maritime Police Science
“A Study on the Development of a Core Competency Model for VTS Operators”
Citation, Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard
Excellence in Presentation Award
Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research
Excellence in Research Paper Award
Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research
Excellence in Academic Activity Award
Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research
Commendation, Minister of Public Safety and Security
Contribution to Korea Coast Guard operations
Commendation, Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
Commendation, President of the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology (KIMFT)
Knowledge you can use
Books, papers and patents from three decades of maritime safety and VTS research.
Books
VTS White Paper (1993 - 2012): Twenty Years of Vessel Traffic Services in Korea
2012
Traffic Management
2015
IALA VTS Manual (Korean-English bilingual edition)
2016
Papers
Authentic-Data-Based Approach to Prioritising VTS Operator Communication Training
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety 32(4), 2026.08
Developing IALA C0103-4-Aligned VTS OJTI Training Materials from Authentic VHF Data: The Case of Ulsan Port
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety 32(4), 2026.08
Development of a Performance Evaluation System for a Remotely Controllable Maritime Firefighting Vessel Using Ship Simulation
Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research (KINPR), 2026.05
Risk Management Challenges in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASSs): Training and Regulatory Readiness
MDPI Applied Sciences, 2025
A Study on the Operational Structure Analysis of a Cloud-Based VTS Integrated Platform
KINPR Spring Conference 2023, 2023
A Study on the Minimum Competency of Remote Operators for Navigation of Autonomous Ships
KINPR Spring Conference 2023, 2023
A Study on the Development of Operator Training Methods for a Cloud-Based Vessel Traffic Service Platform
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety 29(7), 2023
An Analysis of Situation Awareness Requirements for Remote Operators in Autonomous Ship Remote Operation
KINPR Spring Conference 2022, 2022
A Basic Study on the Development of Familiarization Training for Autonomous Ships
KINPR Spring Conference 2022, 2022
A Study on the Development of an Education and Training Program for Remote Operators
KINPR Spring Conference 2022, 2022
Development of the Guidelines on the VTS English Competency Test
KINPR Spring Conference 2022, 2022
A Study on the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for a Cloud-Based VTS Integrated Platform
KINPR Spring Conference 2022, 2022
Development a Collision Accident Evaluation Indicator for an e-Navigation Service
Develops a quantitative evaluation indicator for e-Navigation services by using root cause analysis (RCA) and fault tree analysis (FTA) to identify the root causes of maritime collision accidents.
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety, 2021
Quantitative Evaluation of the Collision-Avoidance Capability of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Using FMSS
Journal of Navigation and Port Research 44(6), 2020
해상교통관제사의 핵심역량모델개발에 관한 연구
Received the Korean Society of Marine Police Science Excellent Paper Award.
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Police Science 9(3), pp.155-179, 2019.08
Development of a Competency Model for Novice VTS Operators
KINPR Spring Conference 2018, 2018
A Development of Chatbot Framework for Ship Safety Education Based on Actual Communication Data between Port Control Center and Ship
ICIC Express Letters, Part B: Applications, Vol. 9, 2018
An Study on the Personality Trend of Deck Officers When Collision or Grounding Occurs
KOSOMES Joint International Conference 2018, 2018
A Development of Training Manual Responding Passenger Overboard in Coastal Passenger Vessel
KOSOMES Joint International Conference 2018, 2018
An Analysis of Maritime Accident Causal Factors Based on Deck Officers' Individual Characteristics
KINPR Fall Conference 2018, 2018
A Development of Standard Practical Training Manual based on CBT for Coastal Cruises in the Republic of Korea
KINPR Fall Conference 2018, 2018
Common Phraseology and Procedures for VTS Communication
Received the KINPR Best Presentation Award.
KINPR Spring Conference 2017, 2017
VTS Simulator-Based Job Competency Analysis of VTS Operators
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Police Science 7(3), pp.139-158, 2017.12
A Base Research on the Personality and Aptitude Tests for Marine Officer
KOSOMES Joint Conference 2017, 2017
The Development of Computer-based Training Programmes on Fire-fighting and Abandon-ship Drills for Coastal Passenger Ships
KOSOMES Joint Conference 2017, 2017
A Study on the Development of Proactive Management System for Maritime Safety
KOSOMES Joint Conference 2017, 2017
Development of Standard e-Navigation Phrases
KINPR Fall Conference 2017, 2017
A Review of Safe Passenger Evacuation Factors for the Development of a CBT Program for Coastal Passenger Ships
KINPR Fall Conference 2017, 2017
Development of a Cognitive and Perceptual Assessment Tool for Deck Officers
KINPR Fall Conference 2017, 2017
A Study on the Design of an Emergency Response Training Program for Coastal Vessels
KINPR Spring Conference 2016, 2016
Results of a Cognitive Task Analysis of VTS Operators
KINPR Spring Conference 2016, 2016
Optimal Layout of VTS Console Equipment Based on User Requirements Analysis
KINPR Spring Conference 2016, 2016
A Study on the Development of a National Maritime Traffic Safety Program Based on System Safety Concepts
KINPR Spring Conference 2016, 2016
An Ergonomic Evaluation of the Vessel Traffic Service Working Environment
KINPR Spring Conference 2016, 2016
Analysis of VTS Operators' Situation Awareness Based on Field Observation and Self-Report Methods
Received the KINPR Best Paper Award.
Journal of Navigation and Port Research 40(6), 2016
A Study on the Establishment of a Maritime English Training Center (METC)
KINPR Spring Conference 2015, 2015
Development of a Maritime English Instructor Training Program and Future Directions
KINPR Spring Conference 2014, 2014
A Study on the Effect of Ship Structure on Survival Rate — Reflections on the Sewol Ferry Disaster
KINPR Spring Conference 2014, 2014
Recent International Trends in VTS Operator Training
KINPR Spring Conference 2012, 2012
Prospects for VTS Development Following e-Navigation Strategy Implementation
KINPR Spring Conference 2011, 2011
The Study on the Survey for the User Preference on the Priority of Functions to be Implemented
Korean Society of Marine Engineering, Spring Joint Conference 2011, 2011
Institutional Improvement Measures to Strengthen VTS Operator Competency
KINPR Fall Conference 2010, 2010
Analysis of an Operator Survey for the Introduction of a VTS Operator Qualification and Assessment System
KINPR Fall Conference 2010, 2010
A Study on the Development of Fishing Vessels Safety Technology in Aceh Province of Indonesia for Korea's ODA
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety 16(2), 2010
A Study on the Optimal Width of the Main Span in the 2nd Bridge of Incheon (2) Economic Analysis on Port Operation according to Traffic Schemes in the Main Span
Journal of Navigation and Port Research 29(1), 2005
Prediction Method of the BOG for the Membrane Type LNGC in Middle East Route
Journal of Navigation and Port Research 28(5), 2004
A Study on the Optimal Width of the Main Span in the 2nd Bridge of Incheon (1) Evaluation on the Optimal Width of the Main Span according to Traffic Volume and Ship Maneuverability
Journal of Navigation and Port Research 28(10), 2004
Presentations & Talks
Response Strategies for the Decline and Aging of Korean Seafarers Amid Rising Reliance on Foreign Crew
Speaker, 38th Maritime Accident Prevention Seminar, 2023
Guest Lecture at Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Guest Lecture, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, 2021.08
Task Force on Halving Maritime Fatalities — Keynote
Speaker, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, 2021.06
Online Korea Ship Management Forum — Panel Discussion
Panelist, Korea Ship Management Forum, BEXCO, 2020.12
Opportunities and Crises for the Korean Ship Management Industry
Speaker, 2019 KOMARINE Conference, 2019
Autonomous Ships and the Changing Role of Seafarers
Speaker, 2nd MASS Introduction Technology & Policy Conference, 2019
The Future of VTS and Maritime Safety — Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, 2019.11
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Future of Seafarers — Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture, Samsung Heavy Industries · Hyundai Heavy Industries, 2019-2020
Maritime and Fisheries Outlook Conference — Keynote
Speaker, KOEX (hosted by KMI), 2018.01
Guest Lecture at Namhae Regional Coast Guard Headquarters
Guest Lecture, Namhae Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, 2016.12
IALA International VTS Symposium 2016 — Presentation
Speaker, IALA, Kuala Lumpur, 2016.08
International Maritime Safety Equipment Fair — VTS Seminar Keynote
Speaker, Songdo Convensia, Incheon, 2015.06
Korea-Norway Maritime Cooperation International Seminar — Keynote
Speaker, Korea-Norway Maritime Cooperation Meeting, Oslo, 2014.11
Guest Lecture at Youngsan University
Guest Lecture, Youngsan University, 2013.11
Maritime Accident Prevention — Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture, Namhae Regional Coast Guard, 2013.07
Mentoring Guest Lecture at Kyungwoon University
Guest Lecture, Kyungwoon University, 2012.11
IMO Regional ITCP Seminar — Keynote
Speaker, IMO Regional ITCP Seminar, Seoul, 2012.11
Digital Ship Korea 2012 — Keynote
Speaker, Digital Ship Korea 2012, Busan, 2012.10
IALA International VTS Symposium 2012 — Presentation
Speaker, IALA, Istanbul, 2012.09
Guest Lecture at RIST
Guest Lecture, Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology (RIST), 2012.03
Guest Lecture at the National Fisheries Human Resources Development Institute
Guest Lecture, National Fisheries Human Resources Development Institute, 2012.03
Korea-Mongolia Maritime Cooperation International Seminar — Keynote
Speaker, Korea-Mongolia Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Maritime Cooperation Meeting, 2012.03
Guest Lecture at the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Guest Lecture, Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering, 2012.02
Guest Lecture at the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Human Resources Development Institute
Guest Lecture, Land, Infrastructure and Transport Human Resources Development Institute, 2010-2012
Guest Lecture at Samsung Heavy Industries
Guest Lecture, Samsung Heavy Industries, 2003.09
Patents
Simplified Electronic Navigational Chart Production Method for Automatic Ship Tracking Systems Using Internationally Certified ENC
Registered, 2006
Aptitude Test System for Navigation Officers
Filed, 2018
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