Leveraging machine learning to help predict ship exhaust gas emissions

Ships are a major means of commercial transport, contributing to 80% of global goods and energy trade. However, they emit exhaust gases--from the engines when they are sailing, and from the engines and boiler when they dock in ports. These emissions negatively affect not only human health, but also the environment. Therefore, the International Maritime Organization has imposed regulations on the type of fuel used in ships. While efforts are being made to reduce the level of emissions from ships, a completely eco-friendly fuel is yet to be developed.