Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 10/2024
Regulatory framework essential for accelerated uptake
The establishment of an international collaboration on regulatory sandboxes – controlled environments where new technologies can be tested under real-world conditions – bringing in governments, regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders, and maritime operators will be key to unlocking the full potential of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), says a joint report written by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). These frameworks are vital for promoting regulatory harmonisation, enhancing trust, and stimulating innovation for MASS within the maritime industry, ensuring that the benefits are distributed equitably across all stakeholders while maintaining the safety and integrity of maritime operations, suggests the study....