An insight on the role and response of International Maritime Organization and classification societies in regulating maritime autonomous surface ships

2025/03/12 by Sabrina Hasan · 1 voice
Engineering · Environmental Science · Social Sciences · #International Maritime Law Issues #Maritime Navigation and Safety #Maritime Security and History

paper · pdf · doi:10.1177/08438714251325206

openalex publication_date 2025/03/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/24

Abstract

This paper explores the evolving dynamics between the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and classification societies in response to the challenges posed by Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). The study highlights the IMO's regulatory efforts, including the scoping exercises by the Maritime Safety Committee and Legal Committee, and navigates the complexities of amending conventions, particularly in response to Article 94 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea concerning the elimination of manning requirements for fully autonomous ships. Emphasising the adaptability of IMO regulations to MASS, the paper discusses potential conflicts and advocates for a comprehensive review to harmonise and comply with diverse impacts. In conclusion, the paper emphasises the crucial collaboration between IMO and Classification Societies in proactively regulating autonomous shipping.

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