Use of Artificial Intelligence in Predictive Maintenance for Marine Engineering

In the present study a comprehensive investigation of the potential for integrating artificial intelligence methods into the predictive maintenance system of marine machinery is conducted. The application of AI in this context emerges as one of the key factors contributing to the enhancement of reliability and safety in shipping. The aim of the study is to compare the performance of various machine learning and deep learning algorithms based on an analysis of contemporary scientific publications. As a result of the comparative analysis a multifactorial methodology for selecting the most suitable model has been developed taking into account not only prediction accuracy but also the volume and quality of the input data computational costs and the transparency of the obtained conclusions. It is shown that hybrid approaches — in particular when convolutional neural networks are used for feature extraction from vibration and acoustic signals and LSTM networks are used for time series analysis — demonstrate the highest accuracy in predicting the remaining useful life of critically important equipment (main engines generators etc.). The scientific novelty of the work lies in the proposal of an integrated framework for the selection of AI solutions that ensures a balanced consideration of accuracy computational complexity data requirements and interpretability of results. In conclusion it is substantiated that the transition to object-oriented technical maintenance based on AI enables a substantial reduction in operating costs and failure risks compared to reactive and planned preventive strategies. The obtained conclusions are of practical interest to researcher’s shipbuilding engineers and data analysis specialists engaged in the development of intelligent monitoring systems.