ABS Publishes Whitepaper on Autonomous Vessel Developments
Whitepaper Builds on Pioneering ABS Autonomy and Remote-Control Projects (HOUSTON) ABS has published a whitepaper proposing a goal-based framework for future rules to enable autonomous vessel operations. The ABS Autonomous Vessels Whitepaper is designed to support the industry’s increasing adoption of autonomous capabilities with a focus on safe implementation. It sets out 10 goals to create a framework for the design and operation of autonomous vessels and addresses key issues in implementation. The whitepaper also includes an update on the outcome of the IMO’s Maritime