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continuously with these assets across every phase of design, construction, and operations.Surveyors are now gaining insights and information from tools such as drones, ROVs, and other technologies, which not only extend their reach and improve the quality and nature of their findings but also keep them and the onboard crews safer while on the job. Their role is also evolving, with an emphasis on diagnostics not from the tap of a hammer but from the signal in a data stream. It%u2019s about interpreting data, validating and analysing anomalies, and then using this information to make decisions and prioritise interventions based on risk. But as it has always been, human judgment remains the decisive factor.The use of AI in predicting and monitoring ship systems Another technology increasingly available to support class and the surveyor is AI. AI is already used to detect anomalies, classify risks, and predict failures by identifying patterns in vibration, temperature, stress, load, or control signals.The increased volume and complexity of data available to the maritime industry have reached a point where it is challenging to leverage this wealth of information with traditional analytical methods. But AI, paired with structured data models and human expertise, can extract insights from that data at a scale and speed we have not seen before.However, there is no doubt that AI agents still have a long way to go before they are ready to tackle the challenges of keeping shipping safe on their own. The most reliable outcomes arise when we take a hybrid approach that combines AI with physics-based methods and human engineering judgment.Crucially, a human expert always remains in the loop. Surveyors and engineers interpret AI-generated information, validate predictions, and identify potential mitigation steps, enabling data to drive the right actions at the right time.May 2026 205Find out morewww.city.ac.ukThese MSc programmes introduces a wide range of concepts to prepare students for employment in senior positions in the maritime sector, focusing on maritime operations, management, technology, security and the related business environment.MSc Maritime Operations and ManagementMSc Maritime Safety and Security Management#2495 SST Maritime banner DK1.indd 1 27/05/2022 13:23