Maritime Society 5.0: a global transition on human economy and civilisation for maritime sustainability

ABSTRACTSociety 5.0 is a transformative concept that envisions the integration of advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and socio-economic considerations to shape the future needs of the maritime industry. The industry faces significant challenges in addressing issues related to environmental sustainability, workforce transformation, and technological advancements. In response to these challenges, this research aims to propose a definition for Maritime Society 5.0 (MS 5.0), outline its key elements and implications, and suggest future research directions for MS 5.0. This research employs a qualitative methodology that uses document analysis as a primary method. The research highlights three key elements for MS 5.0: advanced technology integration, sustainable practices, and socio-economic considerations. MS 5.0 has significant implications for the maritime industry, including technological advancements, sustainability, workforce transformation, economic growth, societal well-being, and policy frameworks. To further understand MS 5.0 and address emerging challenges, focus on impact assessment, human-centric approaches, cybersecurity, sustainability, collaborative governance, and digital transformation. Prioritising research in these areas and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration will lead to evidence-based strategies, informed decision-making, and sustainable growth, creating a resilient and socially responsible maritime industry for the future.KEYWORDS: Maritime society 5.0societytechnological advancementssocio-economic factorsmaritime industry Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis work was supported by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia [grant number: Project Code FRGS/1/2022/SS01/UMT/02/3] and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) for research facilities.Notes on contributorsYuthana AutsadeeMr. Yuthana Autsadee is a PhD student under the Faculty of Maritime Studies at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, where he specializes in the area of maritime studies. He earned a master's degree in Maritime of Science in Maritime Affair (Specialization in Maritime Education and Training) from World Maritime University, Sweden in 2019.Jagan JeevanAssociate Professor Ts. Dr. Jagan Jeevan, CMILT is a senior lecturer at Terengganu's Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. He earned a master's degree in Maritime Management from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in 2006 and a doctorate in maritime logistics and management from the National Centre of Port and Shipping, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania. He is a founding member of the Malaysian Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTM). He has written and continues to publish scholarly works mostly in refereed journals and conference proceedings on topics related to inland transportation, marine logistics, maritime business and economics, shipping, and seaport administration. Additionally, he reviews journal articles in maritime logistics for publications such as Maritime Policy and Management, Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research, Journal of E-navigation, and Maritime Economy. He has been invited as a speaker by Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) for the Asia Port Economist Conference (2019), the International Conference of the 6th Ai-MAST (2018; 2019), and as a guest lecturer for Suncheon National University's Graduate School of Logistics (2019) and Shandong Jiaotong Transport University (China) (2018). From 2013 to 2016, he also worked as a casual professor at the National Centre of Port and Shipping, Australian Maritime College, and the University of Tasmania. Additionally, he completed a six-month academic attachment at South Korea's Mokpo National Maritime University. This global exposure qualifies him to serve on the editorial boards of many journals and conferences, including the Journal of E-navigation and Maritime Economy (South Korea) and the Asian Logistics Round Table (Australia). In 2021, he chaired The International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Maritime Safety and Technology, or Ai-Mast 2021, on behalf of the Faculty of Maritime Studies. His objective is to establish a new stream in maritime logistics by integrating seaport geography and logistics in order to advance the maritime business and education.Mohamad Rosni Bin OthmanProfessor Ts Dr. Mohamad Rosni Bin Othman is a Professor at Maritime Studies in the Faculty Defence Science and Technology at National Defence University. He is a Fellow member of Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics Malaysia (CILTM), Professional Technologist (Ts) awarded by Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), and a member of International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME). Before joining the Univesity, he has been working with Marine Department Malaysia as a Marine Officer. Currently, he holds the position as Professor of Maritime management and his research interests lie in maritime management, port and shipping operations, blue economy and sustainability. He has published more than 52 Scopus articles, 13 Web of Science (WoS) articles, 20 refereed articles, 5 books, 7 book chapters, proceedings, and holding 15 research grants covering university, national and industry levels. Currently he is supervising 10 postgraduate and more than 80 undergraduate students. In addition, he has been awarded more than 15 research awards in research exhibitions and conferences which led to 5 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). Currently, his H-Index is 5 (Scopus) and 5 (WoS). In terms of consultation, he has completed 7 projects previously. The research interest is in the field of maritime policy, port and shipping management, maritime safety and security, logistics and transport, port efficiency toward the green ports towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). He is active in conducting research in his field of interest through the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has received research grants to the tune more than RM500,000 from various agencies, particularly industries, FRGS and MOSTI. The candidate has received several research medals in international exhibitions and had one (1) patented product and 1 patent pending.Nurul Haqimin Bin Mohd SallehAssociate Professor Ts Dr. Nurul Haqimin Bin Mohd Salleh is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Maritime Studies (FMS) at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) where he has been active since 2015. He is a chartered member of Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics Malaysia (CILTM), Professional Technologist (Ts) awarded by Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), and a member of International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME). Before joining the UMT, he has been working with Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC) focused on liner shipping. Currently, he holds the position as Associate Professor of Maritime Operations and his research interests lie in maritime operations and sustainability, ranging from uncertainty treatment to risk and reliability management, with a focus on maritime sector. He has published more than 35 Scopus articles, 13 Web of Science (WoS) articles, 20 refereed articles, 2 books, 7 book chapters, proceedings, and holding 17 research grants covering university, national and industry levels. Currently he is supervising 13 postgraduate and more than 49 undergraduate students. In addition, he has been awarded more than 10 research awards in research exhibitions and conferences which led to 5 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). Currently, his H-Index is 7 (Scopus) and 5 (WoS). In terms of consultation, he has completed 7 projects previously.