Is a remote operator legally a master? New technology confounds old terms.
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For many developers, the accelerating development of remote-controlled and autonomous ships represents what could be the dawn of a new era. For underwriters and brokers, however, such vessels could represent the end of thousands of years of maritime law and risk management.
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Rod Johnson, director of marine risk management, RSA Global Risk
While crewless vessels have yet to breach commercial service, there are…