How can the operational safety performance of a maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) or its elements be confirmed?
Background
The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Unlocking the potential of mini-MASS in UK waters
Our groundbreaking initiative seeks to revolutionise the smaller Marine Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) ('mini-MASS') market, addressing a crucial obstacle hindering the widespread adoption of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (US...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the safety performance confirmation of mini-MASS in UK waters, providing templates and best practices.
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Unmanned Safe Maritime Operations Over The Horizon (USMOOTH)
The USMOOTH project addresses regulatory and safety issues appertaining to unmanned Over The Horizon (OTH) operations of Unmanned Surface Vessels and will develop robust vessel behaviours, reliable communications, situat...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses safety issues related to unmanned Over The Horizon operations of Unmanned Surface Vessels, which is partially relevant to the question.
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Maritime autonomous shipping: A UK-Taiwan joint cooperation in integrating the regulatory framework
International shipping is the life blood of the global economy as vessels carry more than 80% of world trade. The industry is regulated primarily by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) - a United Nations agency...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
This project aims at address this research topic by looking at the relevant international regulations, identifying gaps and proposes ways to remove the regulatory barriers.