Lloyd’s Register (LR) has emerged as a pivotal authority for the British Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in certifying remote-controlled and unmanned vessels (ROUVs). With the revised Workboat Code Edition 3, LR now ensures compliance with essential safety standards for ROUVs under 24 meters navigating British waters, marking a significant advancement in maritime technology.
For years, the shipping industry viewed autonomy as a distant prospect. Yarden Gross, CEO of Orca AI, argues this mindset is outdated. Autonomous ships are operational, and AI is enhancing commercial vessels. With crew shortages and emissions targets, the economic necessity for autonomy drives its rapid integration into shipping.
The 109th session of the Maritime Safety Committee at IMO Headquarters in London focused on amendments to IGC and IGF Codes, addressing toxic fuel use and ship design safety. Progress was made on a regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, with plans for a mandatory MASS Code by 2032.
The GSAB2 project, a continuation of the previous GSAB initiative by the Grimaldi Group for the European Space Agency, aims to develop an assisted guidance system using satellite technology for docking large PCTC vessels. With a focus on autonomy levels 2 and 3, the project involves collaboration with Kongsberg and RINA Services to enhance port manoeuvres’ efficiency and safety while reducing CO2 emissions in maritime transport.
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