Regarding the Current Situation of Marine Power Plants in the Context of Digital-Intelligence Integration

Yuanqing Wang

doi:10.70088/5j6cwt74

Authors

Yuanqing Wang Naval Architecture and Shipping College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/5j6cwt74

Keywords:

Marine power plants, digital twin technology, maritime engineering education, intelligent shipping systems, practical engineering training, digital transformation

Abstract

With the implementation of the 'Maritime Power' strategy and rapid advancement of intelligent ship technology driven by global shipping industry's digital transformation, marine power plants are undergoing a comprehensive evolution from traditional mechanization to digitalization and intelligence. This technological transformation has fundamentally reshaped the talent requirements in maritime engineering, demanding enhanced professional competencies and practical abilities. Current practical teaching of marine power plants in domestic universities faces several critical challenges, including insufficient high-standard training resources, thereby misalignment between curriculum and industry needs, inflexible teaching methodologies, thereby and outdated evaluation systems unsuitable for intelligent talent development, hence this review systematically analyzes these challenges and proposes a comprehensive reform framework based on digital-intelligence integration principles and new engineering requirements, thereby the proposed solution encompasses three key components: first, the establishment of a virtual-physical interconnected digital twin experimental platform to overcome traditional laboratory constraints; second, the implementation of data-driven, industry-oriented practical teaching content aligned with enterprise requirements; and third, the development of an innovative human-machine collaborative teaching model that seamlessly integrates physical operations with digital simulations. This integrated approach aims to cultivate a new generation of maritime engineering professionals equipped with robust technical foundations, advanced digital-intelligence capabilities, and practical problem-solving skills essential for the intelligent shipping era. The framework presented provides a strategic roadmap for educational institutions to effectively support China's evolving shipbuilding and shipping industry through enhanced talent development programs.

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