New technology and solutions are evolving faster than regulation can keep up with, which is often a barrier for first movers, says the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA).
In order to break down the barriers, DMA is establishing the DMA Regulatory Future Lab. This introduces a new framework and new methods for approving innovative solutions to the challenges facing shipping.
The solutions to the climate crisis will challenge the regulation and our own administration. The same is very much true for new digital systems
states Andreas Nordseth, Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority.
More specifically, Maersk is working with the Danish Maritime Authority on a number of ocean-going methanol container vessels, which is a good example of a climate frontrunner.
The approval of technologies related to methanol as fuel goes beyond the conventional regulation.
Furthermore, a Geodata company approached the Danish Maritime Authority to inquire whether they could use a remote-controlled ship on projects in Danish waters. The unmanned 12.5-meter long vessel is used for sea surveying and is controlled from a control center in Aberdeen, Scotland.
As there are no clear rules in the area, the inquiry challenges the Danish Maritime Authority both in the role of responsible for safety in Danish waters, but also in the role of responsible for ensuring that safety is in order on the ship. The inquiry is managed in Future Lab.
