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A Multi-Modal Knowledge-Enhanced Framework for Vessel Trajectory Prediction

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Abstract

Accurate vessel trajectory prediction facilitates improved navigational safety, routing, and environmental protection. However, existing prediction methods are challenged by the irregular sampling time intervals of the vessel tracking data from the global AIS system and the complexity of vessel movement. These aspects render model learning and generalization difficult. To address these challenges and improve vessel trajectory prediction, we propose the multi-modal knowledge-enhanced framework (MAKER) for vessel trajectory prediction. To contend better with the irregular sampling time intervals, MAKER features a Large language model-guided Knowledge Transfer (LKT) module that leverages pre-trained language models to transfer trajectory-specific contextual knowledge effectively. To enhance the ability to learn complex trajectory patterns, MAKER incorporates a Knowledge-based Self-paced Learning (KSL) module. This module employs kinematic knowledge to progressively integrate complex patterns during training, allowing for adaptive learning and enhanced generalization. Experimental results on two vessel trajectory datasets show that MAKER can improve the prediction accuracy of state-of-the-art methods by 12.08%-17.86%.

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@article{yu2025_2503.21834,
  title={ A Multi-Modal Knowledge-Enhanced Framework for Vessel Trajectory Prediction },
  author={ Haomin Yu and Tianyi Li and Kristian Torp and Christian S. Jensen },
  journal={arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.21834},
  year={ 2025 }
}
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