[Workshop] SEAMLESS: Legal status and regulatory framework of automated ships in its practical and theoretical aspects

The webinar will explore how autonomy challenges traditional maritime law, asking whether automated ships can be regulated “just like any other” or if new frameworks are needed. It will examine practical implications such as certification, safety assurance, and liability allocation, alongside theoretical considerations of legal personality and compliance under international conventions. By combining these perspectives, the session aims to clarify how automation reshapes the foundations of shipping regulation and what this means for future governance of maritime operations.

SEAMLESS is funded by the European Union under grant agreement number 101096923. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.