The purpose of the course is to help students:

• Become familiar with the modern dimensions of technological and other innovations in shipping and ports.
• Analyze the developments in maritime technology and the importance of innovative approaches in shipping.
• Delve into the impact of innovations on the interaction between shipping, ports, ships, and the economy.
• Explore contemporary innovation topics in shipping and ports, such as green shipping, zero-carbon fuels, autonomous ships, blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, fintech, 5G technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, smart ports, among others.