Abstract:
With the development of science and technology, traffic perception, communication,
information processing, artificial intelligence and the shipping information system have become
important in supporting the realization of intelligent shipping transportation. Against this
background, the Internet of Vessels (IoV) is proposed to integrate all these advanced technologies
into a platform to meet the requirements of international and regional transportations. The purpose
of this paper is to analyze how to benefit from the Internet of Vessels to improve the efficiency and
safety of shipping, and promote the development of world transportation. In this paper, the IoV is
introduced and its main architectures are outlined. Furthermore, the characteristics of the Internet of
Vessels are described. Several important applications that illustrate the interaction of the Internet of
Vessels’ components are proposed. Due to the development of the Internet of Vessels still being in its
primary stage, challenges and prospects are identified and addressed. Finally, the main conclusions
are drawn and future research priorities are provided for reference and as professional suggestions
for future researchers in this field.
