Thanks to rapid developments in maritime technology, autonomous shipping is now a realistic possibility. The impact will be wide-ranging, affecting communication and data transfer at sea, route optimisation, regulation and liability, the role of crews and even the definition of “seamanship”.
In this podcast Stavros Karamperidis and expert guests discuss the balance between benefits and risks of autonomous shipping for the maritime sector.
Episode contributors:
Dr Katrina Kemp, Maritime Autonomy Policy Lead, Autonomy Team Leader, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK
Ashley Stehr, Director and Principal Consultant, Stehr Consulting Ltd
Dr Tae-eun Kim, Associate Professor of Maritime Safety Management, University of Tromsø (UiT), The Arctic University of Norway
Series moderator:
Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth
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What is Navigating Marine Risks?
Welcome to Navigating Marine Risks, a new AIG podcast series featuring expert speakers and insightful analysis of the most important trends shaping the future maritime industry.
In each podcast episode, listen to an in-depth conversation with a panel of leading industry thinkers. The series moderator is Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth.