Assessing the safety of remote pilotage and autonomy

Image shows the view from the front of a container ship at sea with the deck full of cargo

Source: IMPA

The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) is undertaking a groundbreaking study on remote pilotage and its potential use in both conventional ships and future autonomous vessels.

In collaboration with the Canadian National Centre of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard, the study aims to assess the feasibility, safety and readiness of remote pilotage systems and their impact on current navigation practices.

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