AUTONOMOUS/UNMANNED MARITIME VEHICLES: AN EVALUATION OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN TERMS OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CONVENTIONS AND MARINE ACCIDENTS
Journal: Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi
Year: 2025

In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence and automation systems into the maritime industry has significantly accelerated the development of autonomus/unmanned maritime vehicles, bringing their potential operational advantages to the forefront. However, since the existing international maritime regulations are based on human-centered frameworks, they contain substantial gaps regarding the legal status, liability, safety, and regulatory oversight of autonomous/unmanned ships. Th