About SADIT-MAR

Who We Are

SADIT-MAR (Safe Digital Transformation in the Maritime Industry) is a global academic network dedicated to advancing safe, inclusive, and sustainable digital transformation across the maritime sector.

Initially established and funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation, our initiative brings together leading researchers, institutions, and industry experts from around the world to address the opportunities and challenges of maritime digitalisation.

Our Mission

We believe that digital transformation in maritime should be:

Safe – Protecting lives, assets, and the environment

Inclusive – Bridging the gap between high- and middle-income countries

Sustainable – Supporting long-term resilience and innovation

SADIT-MAR fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that technological advances benefit all regions equitably, while addressing the human, technical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of maritime innovation.

What We Do

Research & Innovation

We conduct cutting-edge research on maritime safety, cyber resilience, autonomous systems, and digital risk management.

Capacity Building

Through international conferences, thematic workshops, research visits, and training programs, we build expertise and share knowledge across borders.

Policy & Standards

We work with industry, regulators, and policymakers to develop evidence-based frameworks that guide safe digital transformation.

Global Collaboration

We connect academics, practitioners, and decision-makers to co-create solutions that advance maritime safety worldwide.

Our Partners

SADIT-MAR unites six leading institutions across four continents:

🇹🇷 Yildiz Technical University (Türkiye)

🇬🇧 University College London (UCL) (United Kingdom)

🇩🇪 Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) (Germany)

🇩🇪 University of Rostock (Germany)

🇲🇾 University of Malaysia Terengganu (Malaysia)

🇲🇽 University of the Americas Puebla (Mexico)

Project Timeline

Initial Phase: September 2025 – August 2027

The foundation of SADIT-MAR begins with a two-year launch phase, delivering high-impact research, training programs, and international convenings. As the network grows, we will pursue additional funding opportunities to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and sustain long-term collaboration in maritime digital safety.

Funding & Support

SADIT-MAR was founded and initially funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation, an independent global charity that works to achieve advances in transportation safety and education through engineering research, innovation, and skills development.

Building on this foundation, SADIT-MAR will actively seek additional funding from international agencies, industry partners, and research councils to scale our activities and ensure the network's continued growth and impact.

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Interested in collaborating, attending our events, or learning more about our work?

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