Look, no one manning the bridge: autonomous ships have arrived

OVER the past 12 months there has quite rightly been great concern over the welfare of seafarers, often stuck on board for months on end after their contracts had finished.

The other big issue for the maritime world in 2021 has been decarbonisation as shipping struggles to put an effective strategy together.

Meanwhile, a technological revolution has been quietly gathering pace. Moreover it is one that could have significant implications for both decarbonisation and crew welfare.