Autonomous Ships and the Law

Name: Autonomous Ships and the Law
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Autonomous Ships and the LawAuthor(s): Henrik Ringbom, Erik Rsg, Trond Solvang\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367467104, 978-0367467104\nSynopsis\nInterest in autonomous ships has grown exponentially over the past few years. Whereas a few years ago, the prospect of unmanned and autonomous vessels sailing on the seas was considered unrealistic, the debate now centers on when and in what format and pace the development will take place.\n\nLaw has a key role to play in this development and legal obstacles are often singled out as principal barriers to the rapid introduction of new technologies in shipping. Within a few years, autonomous ships have turned from a non-issue to one of the main regulatory topics being addressed by the International Maritime Organization. However, the regulatory discussion is still in its infancy, and while many new questions have been raised, few answers have been provided to them to d.