UK MASRWG presentation & IAIN at MSC-96

On May 17, the forenoon coffee break was sponsored by the IAIN. This was in order to draw delegates’ attention to a presentation which was to be given at 1240 that day by James Fanshawe, Chair of the UK Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) Regulatory Working Group (MASRWG), speaking on the need for the early implementation of regulation regarding the operation of MAS and, in particular, that at least USVs are included as Vessels within Rule 3 and related requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (Colregs). The same day an information leaflet on the IAIN, its aims and activities was made available to delegates by Secretary General Simon Gaskin.