Tag: autonomous ships

The German government has issued an initial permit to HGK Shipping, allowing test operations of remote-controlled inland waterway vessels on its canal network.

The Legal Committee (LEG) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) convened for its 112th session from 24 to 28 March 2025.

South Korea has set path to establish a public-private training center aimed at educating 1,000 professionals annually.

The Action Planning and Execution System (APExS-auto) maritime autonomy framework from MTI has received approval in principle from ABS.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has outlined the significant outcomes of the forty-ninth session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 49), which took place 10 – 14 March 2025 in London. 

Janus Marine and Defense and its partner Nexus Remote Solutions are set to open the UAE’s first center dedicated to testing, hiring, and maintaining unmanned vessels.

The ongoing development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) could significantly impact many of the critical challenges faced by the sector today. For instance, MASS can help the industry address the growing international challenge of crew shortages, as well as the management of seafarers' welfare and workload, LR notes in a recent report.

DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels.

HD Hyundai has implemented Videosoft’s ultra-low bandwidth monitoring technology in Level 3 autonomous vessels.

In our special column, we are delighted to feature an interview with Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder of Orca AI, who shares his journey into the shipping industry and the evolution of his company, which aims to make autonomous commercial shipping a reality.