Trust gap threatens rapid rise of uncrewed vessels, industry warns

From left - Chris Dyer, RWE Renewables Richard Purser, IMCA, Anderson Chaplow, Lloyd's Register

Industry leaders have warned that the rapid expansion of uncrewed and autonomous vessel operations risks outpacing standards and operational controls, potentially undermining trust in the technology unless clearer guidance and more robust systems are developed.

In some cases, makeshift Remote Operations Centres (ROCs) were even being set up in surveyors’ bedrooms to conduct surveys, the panel said.

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