A strategic prioritization framework for remote maritime pilotage operations: A SWOT-fuzzy AHP hybrid analysis
Ocean Engineering, cilt.362, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 362
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.126210
- Dergi Adı: Ocean Engineering
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Compendex, Environment Index, Geobase, ICONDA Bibliographic, INSPEC, The International Construction Database (ICONDA), Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Engineering Source (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Fuzzy AHP, Remote pilotage, Shore-based pilotage, SWOT
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Rapid technological integration in the maritime industry has sparked research into remote maritime pilotage (or shore-based pilotage). This concept is being explored both as an alternative to traditional on-board pilotage operations, and as a robust backup for existing services. Addressing the literature gap regarding comprehensive research on remote pilotage, this study aims to determine and prioritize the relevant criteria for these operations. By applying the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) method to the SWOT criteria, the priority weightings of the main criteria were calculated. To prioritize the criteria, face-to-face interviews were conducted with seven experienced maritime pilots (n = 7). The results yielded priority weightings for opportunities (0.294), threats (0.292), strengths (0.246), and weaknesses (0.168). Upon analyzing the total weighting ratios of the sub-criteria, "instantaneous and undelayed data transfer" emerged as the most significant criterion among the threats. Other significant findings include "supporting traditional pilotage services with remote pilotage" as an opportunity, and "prevention of pilot transfer accidents" as a strength. By highlighting these critical factors, the findings provide a strategic roadmap for pilotage organizations, maritime authorities and port operators to prioritize infrastructure investments and standardized regulatory protocols for the safe conduct of remote maritime pilotage.