The journey of autonomous ships has been marked by decades of technological innovation, cautious regulation, and bold experimentation. From early remote-controlled submarines to intelligent, oceangoing cargo ships, the evolution of MASS continues to accelerate. The future of shipping will likely include a hybrid model—where human expertise and machine precision work in tandem to navigate the world's oceans.
During these early stages of trial and test sometimes situations develop which remind us of this huge technical leap and the perceived folly of allowing a vessel to navigate without a human onboard. Barry talks about a recent event where he was confronted with an unmanned surface vessel approaching him with risk of collision.
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