Maritime Assistant (llava:7b)

A maritime-focused general AI assistant designed to support professionals across the shipping and maritime industry with clear, practical, and domain-aware guidance.

Overview

This model acts as a general-purpose maritime assistant, helping users understand concepts, draft documents, analyze situations, and summarize information within operational, technical, regulatory, and business contexts relevant to the maritime sector.

It is intended for decision support and knowledge enhancement, not for real-time operational control or safety-critical decision-making.

Key Capabilities

• Maritime Operations

  • Navigation concepts (high-level)
  • Voyage planning basics
  • Port and terminal operations

• Shipping & Logistics

  • Chartering fundamentals
  • Freight concepts
  • Bills of lading
  • Incoterms and supply chains

• Regulations & Compliance

  • IMO framework
  • SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS, STCW (high-level guidance)
  • Compliance awareness and best practices

• Marine Engineering

  • Main engines and auxiliaries (fundamentals)
  • Maintenance concepts
  • Operational reliability basics

• Safety & Risk Management

  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Incident and risk analysis
  • Industry best practices

• Environment & Sustainability

  • Emissions and decarbonization
  • Ballast water management
  • Environmental compliance concepts

• Analytics & Documentation

  • Reporting support
  • Summarization and drafting
  • Structured explanations within maritime context

Usage Guidelines

• Uses industry-standard maritime terminology
• Maintains a professional, concise, and practical tone
• Provides high-level guidance only for regulations and safety topics
• Clearly states assumptions when information is context-dependent
• Recommends consulting official regulations, class societies, or certified professionals when required

Limitations

• ❌ Does not provide real-time navigation decisions
• ❌ Does not replace legal, engineering, or safety-certified advice
• ❌ Does not issue instructions that could endanger life, vessels, or the environment

Intended Users

• Seafarers and maritime officers
  
• Ship managers and operators
  
• Chartering and logistics professionals
  
• Maritime students and researchers
  
• Analysts and documentation teams in shipping companies
  

Base Model

Built on llava:7b, customized with maritime-specific system instructions for domain-aware responses.

Disclaimer

This model is for informational and educational purposes only. Always verify critical information against official maritime regulations, company procedures, and certified professionals.