Global maritime transport handles over 80% of international trade. The rapidly evolving nature of port operations, driven by automation, climate risk, decarbonization, congestion, and geopolitical disruptions, demands intelligent digitalization. Smart Ports & Maritime AI Analytics focuses on applying AI/ML, IoT, digital twins, geospatial systems, and blockchain to optimize vessel scheduling, berth/yard operations, container handling, supply chain traceability, decarbonization pathways, and maritime security. Learners will gain hands-on skills in AIS-based analytics, route optimisation, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency modelling, green shipping metrics, blockchain documentation, port digital-twin design, and risk forecasting for resilient, low-carbon maritime logistics.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Smart Ports & Maritime AI | 1 Week | Online | Port digitalization; smart logistics; case examples | Smart port literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Ports + Trade |
| AIS & Geospatial Data for Maritime Operations | 1 Week | Online | AIS analytics; route mapping; vessel risk | AIS–GIS basics | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Ports + Defense |
| AI for Vessel ETA Prediction & Scheduling | 1 Week | Online | ETA forecasting; congestion analytics | ML for ETA | MCQ+Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Ports + Shipping |
| IoT + Digital Twins for Port Infrastructure | 1 Week | Online | Sensors; asset tracking; twins | IoT & modelling | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Infra + Utilities |
| Maritime Emissions & Green Shipping Analytics | 1 Week | Online | CII metrics; emission hotspots | Decarbonization tools | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | ESG + Maritime |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| AI-Driven Container Yard Optimization | 2 Weeks | Online | Container stacking; routing; productivity | Yard analytics | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Ports + Logistics |
| Port Traffic Forecasting using ML | 2 Weeks | Online | Demand forecasting; scenario planning | Predictive modelling | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Trade + Planning |
| Blockchain & Smart Documentation in Shipping | 2 Weeks | Online | e-BoL; tracking; smart contracts | Blockchain logistics | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Logistics + Tech |
| Maritime Safety & Risk Intelligence Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Hazard analytics; risk scoring | Risk modelling | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Shipping + Defense |
| Introduction to Green Shipping & Clean Corridors | 2 Weeks | Online | Regulations; green fuels; corridor design | Maritime ESG | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG + Maritime |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Digital Twin Modelling for Port Operations | 1 Month | Online | Infrastructure & performance modelling | Twin design | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Ports + Infra |
| AI for Maritime Logistics & Supply Chain Planning | 1 Month | Online | Demand forecasting; network optimization | ML + planning | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Trade + Logistics |
| Maritime Geospatial Analytics & Remote Sensing | 1 Month | Online | Satellite + AIS monitoring; coastal risks | Geospatial modelling | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Research + Policy |
| Decarbonization & Maritime Fuel Transition | 1 Month | Online | Fuel pathways; CII; emissions | Carbon analytics | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | ESG + Maritime |
| Maritime Trade Intelligence & Market Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Trade statistics; route + risk shifts | Trade intelligence | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Trade + Research |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Smart Port Systems & Automation | 3 Months | Online | Fully-automated port operations; robotics | Automation design | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Ports + Infra |
| AI for Maritime Security & Surveillance | 3 Months | Online | Vessel risk; illicit fishing; piracy analytics | Security analytics | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Defense + Ports |
| Smart Maritime Supply Chains & Green Corridors | 3 Months | Online | Corridor planning; CII compliance; ESG | Green logistics | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Trade + ESG |
| Digital Maritime Trade & Finance | 3 Months | Online | Trade financing; digital trade; risk | Trade-finance analytics | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance + Logistics |
| Port Policy, Governance & Digital Regulation | 3 Months | Online | PPP models; regulation; digital infra | Policy + governance | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Gov + Institutions |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Smart Port Management & Data Systems | 6 Months | Online | Digital infra; terminal ops; planning | Ops + data skills | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Ports + Trade |
| Diploma in Maritime AI, IoT & Automation | 6 Months | Online | IoT + robotics; predictive maintenance | IoT + automation | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Infra + Logistics |
| Diploma in Green Shipping & Maritime ESG Analytics | 6 Months | Online | Emissions; ESG reporting; decarb | ESG + analytics | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | ESG + Maritime |
| Diploma in Maritime Geospatial & Security Intelligence | 6 Months | Online | AIS; GIS; surveillance; risk | Geo-security skills | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Defense + Ports |
| Diploma in Maritime Trade, Finance & Digital Corridors | 6 Months | Online | Trade systems; finance; digital infra | Trade-finance tools | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Trade + Finance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- AIS + GIS + ML datasets and labs
- IoT + digital twin practical applications
- Integration with blockchain and smart documentation
- Port performance + carbon emissions modelling
- Climate risk + resilience analytics
- Capstone and project-driven pathways
- STRATI certification + pathway to advanced programs