Delphi-ISM analysis for Geotechnology-based Sustainability in Maritime Industry

Abstract

Geotechnology involves the strategic deployment and potential of technology, which can influence regional alliances and security. The exploration of maritime technology use offers a promising avenue for balancing sustainability, economy, and environmental concerns, requiring further investigation. This research analyzed the sustainability factors based on geotechnology in maritime industries, grounded in geotechnology and sustainability theories, using a qualitative descriptive statistical approach. The Delphi method and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) were employed to analyze input from 12 experts. Delphi data analysis showed strong expert agreement on twelve out of sixteen proposed factors, including Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Big Data Analytics, Resource Management, Pollution Control, Climate Change, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation and Research, Waste Management, Safety Standards, and Data Transparency. In the ISM model, the driver hierarchy was structured across five levels: Level 1 contained a single driver, Innovation and Research (F9), while Level 5 included Infrastructure (F1), Pollution Control (F5), Regulatory Compliance (F7), Stakeholder Engagement (F8), and Waste Management (F10). No drivers were classified as autonomous, while four factors were identified as linkage, dependent, and driving variables, underscoring the importance of all factors in the model