Dutt, Shishir2025-02-172025-03-312025-02-172025-01-25https://engrxiv.org/preprint/view/4310/7520https://dspacenew8-imu.refread.com/handle/123456789/2441The discharge of bilge water from ships, regulated under MARPOL regulations, presentssignificant environmental and operational challenges. Despite stringent regulations, com-pliance remains inconsistent due to economic pressures and the limitations of currentmonitoring technologies, which rely heavily on rudimentary automation that, in turn, de-pends largely on human intervention and interpretation. This paper explores the applica-tion of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in water level managementand related fields, drawing parallels to their potential application in bilge water manage-ment. A novel concept for a Smart Autonomous Bilge Management System (SABIMS)is introduced.enBilge water management,MARPOL compliance, AI/ML, SABIMS, Autonomous systemsArticle