Abstract
The article seeks to contribute to the development of a conceptual
framework for the ongoing regulatory discussions on autonomous
ships at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It elaborates
on the distinction between the level of autonomy and the level of
manning and highlights the sliding scale that features in both.
Certain building blocks that are needed for regulating autonomous
ships are identified, followed by an assessment of how key existing
IMO rules deal with the challenges and an analysis of available
precedents. The conclusion is that the on-going exercise is unique,
almost without precedent, and that the work that has just started
at IMO, so far at least, fails to address the most important—and
complex—regulatory challenges.
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 141–169 |
Journal | Ocean Development and International Law |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |