The main research direction of the laboratory is complex system control theory, ship navigation and attitude control, artificial intelligence theory and application. It is an important scientific research and talent training foundation in the field of ship movement posture control in China. There are more than 200 master and doctor students working for their degrees, with an average annual scientific research funding of more than 20 million yuan. It has won 15 science and technology awards at/above the provincial and ministerial level, 1 second prize of national teaching achievement, and 11 provincial and ministerial teaching achievement awards.