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Proposing Key Factors to Deploy Vietnam E-Navigation Model Using Fuzzy-AHP Multi-criteria Approach
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E-Navigation is considered a fundamental solution for digital transformation in the Vietnamese maritime industry. In this paper, the authors propose a practical framework for assessing Vietnam's current readiness for e-Navigation. The main factors for assessment include: Governance and Standardization, Technology Infrastructure, People and Processes, and Information and Data. Furthermore, these four main factors are assessed in detail according to thirteen factors that have been refined based on international guidelines and expert analysis and evaluation. Since expert analysis and evaluation may be uncertain, to determine the relative weights of the factors, the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP) was applied. The results show that the main factor of Governance and Standardization has the highest weight. This is followed by the factors of Technology Infrastructure and People, respectively. The results of this assessment indicate the hierarchical harmonization of the criteria which will be an important basis for maritime state management agencies and related organizations in developing e-Navigation development plans in Vietnam. In the future, this assessment method can be referenced and adjusted to develop e-Navigation for countries with similar conditions.
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Fuzzy-AHP method, maritime digital infrastructure, Vietnam e-Navigation
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