One week to go to 'Autonomy at sea - the future of global regulations for autonomous vessels and underwater systems''
March 12, 2026By Seawork Press FP
IMCA International Marine Contractors Association
AI and Autonomy
Seawork Insights
Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
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Perfect timing for a coffee and a catch-up with IMCA technical advisors Richard Purser and Roger Moore online at 1100 on Thursday 19 March.
Seawork Insight #4 - ‘Autonomy at sea - the future of global regulations for autonomous vessels and underwater systems’, looks at IMCA’s latest activity in the ROV, AUV, and USV space before diving into detail on the four levels of autonomy.
Richard will cover M271 & M272: Assured for Uncrewed Surface Vessels and Remote Operation Centres with Roger majoring on Automation & Autonomy in Marine Operations.
They will also cover Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) from a regulatory perspective, outlining IMCA's view on the IMO's forthcoming MASS regulations and discussing what IMCA is doing in response to those regulations.
The International Marine Contractors Association has a 54-year legacy with roots going back to 1972 - IMCA plays a key role in bringing the offshore industry together to improve safety.
Join Richard and Roger online on Thursday, March 19, 2026 1100 – 1145 Register here for Seawork Insights - Autonomy at sea - the future of global regulations for autonomous vessels and underwater systems
