ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENHANCING SAFETY ON LAKE VICTORIA: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF PATTERNS AND TRENDS IN THE LITERATURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND FUTURE APPLICABILITY FOR MARITIME SAFETY

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Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are being widely employed globally to enhance marine safety services and address challenges within the maritime sector. Nevertheless, the provision of these services in East Africa, particularly within the Lake Victoria basin, is deficient and inadequate. Consequently, a study needs to be undertaken to pinpoint certain domains in marine safety that may be enhanced by deploying AI systems on Lake Victoria. Bibliometric research was undertaken to track the research literature on AI technologies employed for maritime safety (AI) by analysing 278 journal papers published from 2012 to 2024. The study further conducted semi-structured interviews with seven respondents who possess knowledge and experience in economic operations and maritime safety within the Lake Victoria Basin. The interview results supplemented the findings of the bibliographic analysis on the potential application of AI and other related non-technological factors that need to be considered along with AI for maritime safety at Lake Victoria. The results of this study will play a pivotal role in the development of an all-encompassing Lake Victoria maritime strategy aimed at guaranteeing safety, security, and sustainable practices within the Lake Victoria Basin. The study results might also be useful in the implementation of the Zanzibar Blue Economy Policy.