Autonomy in maritime allows for improvements in efficiency, safety, and sustainability, but the human role remains essential to oversight and intervention.
This comprehensive new research titled “Marime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): creating a framework for efficiency, safety and compliance” delves into the intricacies of MASS, outlining its potential to address critical issues facing the maritime sector today, including operational efficiency, safety improvements, and regulatory compliance.
The report emphasizes the importance of placing the human at the center of autonomy, advocating for the integration of applied human intelligence within MASS technologies. This human-centric approach ensures that the evolution of autonomous systems in maritime will enhance, rather than replace, the critical analysis and decision-making roles.
The report also introduces the regulatory sandboxes, as MASS testbeds, which foster innovation and collaboration among stakeholders while ensuring safety.
This report is part of LR's Digital Transformation Research Programme and was written in partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and edited by the Smart Maritime Network.