Maritime nations call for regulation of unmanned ships

Denmark is teaming up with countries including Finland and the UK to put pressure on the IMO to pass regulations concerning unmanned vessels, particularly for sailing in international waters. The countries' proposal will be discussed at a meeting this June.
Photo: DNV GL
Photo: DNV GL

The development of autonomous vessels is underway in several countries and they could soon begin sailing, but the matter remains of how to regulate the international sailing of unmanned vessels.

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