AUTONOMOUS SHIPS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS, FACING THE REGULATORY SYSTEM

Salah El Din Farag Ali Mohamed Badawy1, Fahmy El Adl Ibrahim El Adl2, Anas S. Alamoush3

DOI NO. https://doi.org/10.59660/51111 Received 13/05/2024, Revised 12/12/2024, Acceptance 23/06/2025, Available online and Published 01/01/2026

Abstract

In recent years, interest in autonomous ship conception has grown considerably. Inspired by the latest adaptation of automated and autonomous systems in different means of transportation and due to the swift technological development, we could question wither and if these technologies could be implemented in the maritime business or not. Progress toward cutting-edge innovations is inevitable notwithstanding the obstacles that develop throughout every evolution. Acknowledging that, one can’t ignore the upcoming technological transition in the maritime sector, which must cope with and prepare for. The present article debates the current trends in the evolving autonomous ships as well as reviewing some of the latest global initiatives. Furthermore, the research looks into the separate and combined implications of marine autonomous surface ships (MASS) on innovations, laws, and industries in light of the novel maritime paradigm change, by using questionnaire form and analysis with qualitative and quantitative data  with different expertise and maritime sector employees participant  .Finally, it is advised that holistic approaches to building the technology and regulatory framework be used and that communication and cooperation among various stakeholders based on mutual understanding are essential for the MASS to arrive in the maritime industry successfully .The article finds that, there is lack of readiness of maritime conventions , seaports and maritime institutes to implement the mechanism of automated ships at the present time.