AI-Enabled Crisis Response for Maritime Survivability

This white paper presents a comprehensive proposal for an AI-enabled crisis response system aimed at enhancing maritime survivability. The document outlines the lessons learned from recent shipboard disasters, specifically the USS Bonhomme Richard and USS Miami incidents, which highlighted the need for improved emergency response protocols and training. The proposed solution includes an AI-Augmented Crisis Management System (AICMS) that integrates real-time data from various ship systems to provide immediate alerts and guidance during emergencies. Additionally, the Sailor-Centric Physiological Response Monitoring (SPRM) system is introduced, which continuously tracks sailors' vital signs and can detect distress calls, ensuring timely assistance. The paper emphasizes the urgency of implementing these technologies to prevent future tragedies at sea and outlines the anticipated benefits, feasibility, and risk mitigation strategies associated with the proposed systems. The document also addresses compliance and cyber-worthiness considerations necessary for the successful deployment of these innovations.