New LR research in partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) This comprehensive study delves into the transformative potential of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and provides a roadmap for the maritime industry…
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will meet for its 109th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person with hybrid participation) from 2 to 6 December 2024. The meeting will be…
A human-centric multi-stakeholder collaborative effort is necessary to further the adaptation of regulatory regimes, enabling the commercial adoption of MASS, new LR and MOL report reveals The establishment of and…
On April 11, 2024, an insightful seminar was organized to delve into the implications, challenges, and opportunities posed by Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) for ports and public authorities. Distinguished…
17th May 2023, London, UK Artificial Intelligence and the advent of automated ships will pose difficult questions in determining liability under the Hague Rules for maritime casualties, the 2022-2023 chairman of…
– Framework proposal to design, develop, and operate autonomous ships – Tokyo – ClassNK has released its white paper “Towards MASS social implementation”. Regarding the development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships…
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106), 2-11 November 2022. MSC 106 met in person, complemented by hybrid facilities allowing remote participation. Main topics include: Adoption of amendments, Black Sea Grain Initiative,…
Regulating Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) has implications for safety, legal and facilitation instruments under the purview of the international Maritime Organization (IMO). The first session of a joint IMO working…
The introduction of remote and autonomous technology has brought new ways of working to the maritime sector, and MASSPeople aims to explore the human dimension of remote operations enabled by maritime autonomous surface…
Autonomous ships: from remotely operated to full autonomy – are these vessels in law? ***by Natalie CampbellUniversity of Bristol, Barrister, Lincoln’s Inn* Maritime objects, both with and without the traditional…
Autonomous ships: regulatory scoping exercise completed The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its 103rd session in May 2021, has completed a regulatory scoping exercise…
Autonomous shipping, Covid-19 impact, security and fuel safety in spotlight The foundations for the future development of a regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) will be laid at the 103rd session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), held in…
Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman, IRClass Meets with IMO Secretary General During a recent trip to London, Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of leading classification society Indian Register of…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) – the global regulatory body for international shipping – has commenced work to look into how safe, secure and environmentally sound Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships…