Weili Guo

Oct 25, 2024 | mdpi.com | Weili Guo |Cheng Liu |Feng Xu |Ting Sun

1. IntroductionFrom 2014 to 2022, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reported that there was a total of 21,173 maritime accidents, resulting in 6781 injuries and 604 lives lost [1]. Maritime accidents can result in catastrophic damages; thus, the maritime search and rescue (MSAR) operation is significant. In the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, the maritime search is identified as one of the most dangerous and complex aspects of MSAR operations [2].

Jan 5, 2024 | mdpi.com | Cheng Liu |Ting Sun |Weili Guo

1. IntroductionMaritime transportation is the main role of cargo transportation among countries, and more than 90% of global trade, which is worth billions of dollars, is carried by ships [1]. The increasing crowded channels and complex marine environment would unfortunately lead to a certain number of maritime accidents.