Seyed Reza Samaei - Post-doctoral, Lecturer of Technical and Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

This article presents a detailed analysis of maritime traffic and port efficiency in Bandar Abbas Port in the year ۲۰۲۳. Through the collection and analysis of data related to the number of ships, distance traveled, and average speed, changes in maritime traffic throughout the year under review have been examined. Subsequently, using advanced data analysis methods, traffic predictions for the year ۲۰۲۴ have been provided. Additionally, accidents and incidents at ports during the year ۲۰۲۳ have been investigated, and the findings in this regard have been presented. These analyses can assist managers and decision-makers in the maritime transportation sector in formulating optimization strategies to improve port efficiency.

Port efficiency, maritime traffic, Bandar Abbas Port, analysis of maritime accidents and incidents.