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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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.

In Development
Concept

Maritime Safety Map

A geographic view of accident patterns, risk factors and traffic conditions across Korean waters.

Concept

Risk Assessment Demo

A decision-support concept for evaluating route and vessel-specific maritime risk.

Concept

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.

Data
Analysis
Risk
Intelligence
Decision

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.

2026.08 - 2032.07

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

Ongoing
2023 - 2026

R&DRemote-Controllable Maritime Firefighting System Using Autonomous Ship Technology — KIET · Principal Researcher

Completed
2022 - 2025

R&DMASS Technology Development Research, Phase 2 (Shipping Sector 7) — KIMST-KMI · Principal Researcher

Completed
2017 - 2019

R&DSource Technology Development of AI System for Autonomous Ship Navigation Control — KEIT · Principal Researcher

Completed

VTS & Maritime AI(12)

Operator competency, AI-based English assessment, and next-generation traffic-management platforms.

2021 - 2023

R&DCloud-Based Next-Generation VTS Integration Platform — KIMST · Co-Researcher

Completed
2020

VTS Operator English Communication Competency Assessment — Korea Coast Guard · Principal Researcher

Completed
2019

R&DDevelopment of Maritime Traffic Information Big Data and Safety Forecasting System Technology — KRISO · Advisor

Completed
2017 - 2019

R&DSource Technology Development of AI System for Autonomous Ship Navigation Control — KEIT · Principal Researcher

Completed
2015

VTS Operator Job Analysis and Human-Factors Management Study — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Principal Researcher

Completed
2014

Basic Survey and Design Service for Improving the Busan Regional VTS System — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Co-Researcher

Completed
2013

Development of Supplementary Systems for VTS and Distress-Response Training Simulators — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012

VTS White Paper: Twenty Years of Vessel Traffic Services in Korea — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012

R&DResearch on Securing Ship Communication Improvement and Maritime Smart Service Technology — KIMST · Co-Researcher

Completed
2010

Study on the Introduction of a VTS Operator Qualification & Evaluation System — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2004

Development of an Automatic Ship-Tracking Device Using Electronic Navigational Charts — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2002

PTMS Nationwide Network Installation Plan and Design Service — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed

Maritime Safety Systems(12)

Accident-prevention frameworks and quantitative safety indices built on national accident and traffic data.

2026.08 - 2032.07

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

Ongoing
2026

Research on Building a Safety Education Culture System for Shipping Companies and Workplaces — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Ongoing
2020

VTS Operator English Communication Competency Assessment — Korea Coast Guard · Principal Researcher

Completed
2019

R&DDevelopment of Maritime Traffic Information Big Data and Safety Forecasting System Technology — KRISO · Advisor

Completed
2019

Research on e-Navigation Policy Platform Development and Response — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2017

R&DFeasibility Study for a Proactive, Quantitative Maritime Safety Index — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2016 - 2020

R&DDevelopment of IMO Next-Generation Maritime Safety Management System Technology — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2015 - 2019

R&DFoundational Research on a Maritime Accident Prevention System — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012

Research on Strengthening Shipping Industry Capacity and International Cooperation to Prevent Piracy Damage — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2011

Research on Strengthening IMO's Role and International Coordination in Response to Somali Piracy — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2009 - 2011

Cooperative Project Research on Building Maritime Safety Systems in Developing Countries — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2009

Planning Research on a Global Maritime Safety Education Program and Training Infrastructure — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed

IMO & Maritime Policy(17)

Regulatory readiness and international coordination for emerging maritime technologies.

2019

Research on e-Navigation Policy Platform Development and Response — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2019

Feasibility Analysis for Public Vessel Management Support and Related Policy Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2018

Study on Reforming the Legal Framework for Seafarers — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Advisor

Completed
2017

R&DFeasibility Study for a Proactive, Quantitative Maritime Safety Index — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2016

Nationwide Survey of Seafarers' Welfare Facility Operations — Korea Seafarer's Welfare & Employment Center · Co-Researcher

Completed
2016 - 2020

R&DDevelopment of IMO Next-Generation Maritime Safety Management System Technology — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2015

Feasibility Study for Establishing a National Maritime High School to Develop Maritime Human Resources — Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012 - 2013

IMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012

Research on Strengthening Shipping Industry Capacity and International Cooperation to Prevent Piracy Damage — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2011

Research on Strengthening IMO's Role and International Coordination in Response to Somali Piracy — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2010 - 2011

IMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2010

Research on Advancing and Globalizing the Ship Management Industry — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2009 - 2011

Cooperative Project Research on Building Maritime Safety Systems in Developing Countries — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2008

Research on Activating Maritime Safety Technical Cooperation — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2006

Research Service on IMO Meeting Agenda Analysis and Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2005

Research Service for Advancing Korea into the IMO Leading Group Program — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2005

Research Service on Responding to the Introduction of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (MAS) — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed

Recent 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

2026.08 - 2032.07Ongoing

Research on Building a Safety Education Culture System for Shipping Companies and Workplaces

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

2026Ongoing

R&DRemote-Controllable Maritime Firefighting System Using Autonomous Ship Technology

KIET · Principal Researcher

2023 - 2026Completed

R&DMASS Technology Development Research, Phase 2 (Shipping Sector 7)

KIMST-KMI · Principal Researcher

2022 - 2025Completed

R&DCloud-Based Next-Generation VTS Integration Platform

KIMST · Co-Researcher

2021 - 2023Completed

Full Research Record by Year(35)

2026.08 - 2032.07

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

Ongoing
2026

Research on Building a Safety Education Culture System for Shipping Companies and Workplaces — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Ongoing
2023 - 2026

R&DRemote-Controllable Maritime Firefighting System Using Autonomous Ship Technology — KIET · Principal Researcher

Completed
2022 - 2025

R&DMASS Technology Development Research, Phase 2 (Shipping Sector 7) — KIMST-KMI · Principal Researcher

Completed
2021 - 2023

R&DCloud-Based Next-Generation VTS Integration Platform — KIMST · Co-Researcher

Completed
2020

VTS Operator English Communication Competency Assessment — Korea Coast Guard · Principal Researcher

Completed
2019

R&DDevelopment of Maritime Traffic Information Big Data and Safety Forecasting System Technology — KRISO · Advisor

Completed
2019

Research on e-Navigation Policy Platform Development and Response — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2019

Feasibility Analysis for Public Vessel Management Support and Related Policy Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2018

Study on Reforming the Legal Framework for Seafarers — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Advisor

Completed
2017 - 2019

R&DSource Technology Development of AI System for Autonomous Ship Navigation Control — KEIT · Principal Researcher

Completed
2017

R&DFeasibility Study for a Proactive, Quantitative Maritime Safety Index — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2016

Nationwide Survey of Seafarers' Welfare Facility Operations — Korea Seafarer's Welfare & Employment Center · Co-Researcher

Completed
2016 - 2020

R&DDevelopment of IMO Next-Generation Maritime Safety Management System Technology — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2015 - 2019

R&DFoundational Research on a Maritime Accident Prevention System — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2015

Feasibility Study for Establishing a National Maritime High School to Develop Maritime Human Resources — Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education · Principal Researcher

Completed
2015

VTS Operator Job Analysis and Human-Factors Management Study — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Principal Researcher

Completed
2014

Basic Survey and Design Service for Improving the Busan Regional VTS System — Ministry of Public Safety and Security · Co-Researcher

Completed
2013

Development of Supplementary Systems for VTS and Distress-Response Training Simulators — KIMST · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012 - 2013

IMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012

VTS White Paper: Twenty Years of Vessel Traffic Services in Korea — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2012

R&DResearch on Securing Ship Communication Improvement and Maritime Smart Service Technology — KIMST · Co-Researcher

Completed
2012

Research on Strengthening Shipping Industry Capacity and International Cooperation to Prevent Piracy Damage — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2011

Research on Strengthening IMO's Role and International Coordination in Response to Somali Piracy — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2010 - 2011

IMO Strategic Agenda Research — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2010

Research on Advancing and Globalizing the Ship Management Industry — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2010

Study on the Introduction of a VTS Operator Qualification & Evaluation System — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Principal Researcher

Completed
2009 - 2011

Cooperative Project Research on Building Maritime Safety Systems in Developing Countries — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2009

Planning Research on a Global Maritime Safety Education Program and Training Infrastructure — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2008

Research on Activating Maritime Safety Technical Cooperation — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2006

Research Service on IMO Meeting Agenda Analysis and Development — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2005

Research Service for Advancing Korea into the IMO Leading Group Program — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2005

Research Service on Responding to the Introduction of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (MAS) — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2004

Development of an Automatic Ship-Tracking Device Using Electronic Navigational Charts — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed
2002

PTMS Nationwide Network Installation Plan and Design Service — Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Co-Researcher

Completed

Conference Insights

Summaries and takeaways from conferences Dr. Jang has personally attended, alongside the original presentation files.

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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.

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IMO2026.08

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.

IMO Media CentreRead source
Green Shipping2026.08

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.

Ship UniverseRead source
Autonomous Ships2026.07

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.

DNVRead source
IALA2026.06

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.

IALA e-BulletinRead source

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

  1. 2024.07 - 2025.06

    Visiting Researcher

    University of Missouri, USA

  2. 2020.09 - 2022.12

    Director, Education & Training Headquarters

    Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology

  3. 2014.08 - 2015.12

    Director, Planning & Coordination Office

    Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology

  4. 2013.02 - 2014.07

    Head, New Growth Education Division & Offshore Plant Workforce Development Center

    Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology

  5. 2010.01 - 2013.01

    Team Lead, Workforce Training (now Ocean Polytech Team)

    Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1994.03 - 2001.05

    Deck Officer / Owner's Representative

    Hanjin Shipping

    Took delivery of South Korea's first LNG carrier.

Education

2004 - 2018

Ph.D., Maritime Safety & Environment

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

2002 - 2004

M.Eng., Maritime Safety & Environment

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

1990 - 1994

B.Eng., Maritime Transportation Science

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

Current Committee & Advisory Roles

2023.12 - present

President

Korea Maritime Safety Promotion Association

2026.01 - present

Vice President

Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research

2023.12 - present

Advisor / Committee Member, IMO Experts Committee

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Maritime Safety Policy Division)

2021.03 - present

Committee Member, Regulatory Innovation Committee

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Shipping, Maritime & Port Division)

2021.06 - present

Education Policy Committee Chair & Editorial Board Member

Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety

2017 - present

Evaluation Committee Member

Industrial Technology Innovation Evaluation Group, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

2018.03 - present

Policy Advisor

Namhae Regional Coast Guard

2022.03 - present

Committee Member

Busan Metropolitan City Maritime Education Council

2022.12 - present

Committee Member

Maritime Safety Education Advisory Group, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

2024 - present

Evaluation Committee Member, IRIS Cross-Ministry National R&D Programs

National Science & Technology Information Service

2025.10 - present

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.

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

Unkyu Jang

Unkyu Jang

Professor, Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology

Show evidence, not adjectives

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.

2026

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)

2021

Excellent Paper Award, Korean Association of Maritime Police Science

“A Study on the Development of a Core Competency Model for VTS Operators”

2018

Citation, Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard

2018

Excellence in Presentation Award

Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research

2017

Excellence in Research Paper Award

Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research

2017

Excellence in Academic Activity Award

Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research

2016

Commendation, Minister of Public Safety and Security

Contribution to Korea Coast Guard operations

2009

Commendation, Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs

2009

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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