Is a remote operator legally a master? New technology confounds old terms.
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.
Rod Johnson, director of marine risk management, RSA Global Risk
While crewless vessels have yet to breach commercial service, there are…
