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Addressing Unmanned Maritime Systems Regulatory and Perceptional Issues

Addressing Unmanned Maritime Systems Regulatory and Perceptional Issues. Rand LeBouvier, PhD CAPT USN (Ret). 4 September 2014. Agenda. Background and current status of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) affecting unmanned maritime systems

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Addressing Unmanned Maritime Systems Regulatory and Perceptional Issues

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  1. Addressing Unmanned Maritime Systems Regulatory and Perceptional Issues Rand LeBouvier, PhD CAPT USN (Ret) 4 September 2014

  2. Agenda • Background and current status of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) affecting unmanned maritime systems • Efforts and initiatives toward Certification of the systems as well as addressing Liability and Insurance • The UNCLOS III treaty and its potential effects of future development and use of unmanned systems • Perceptional issues that could impede the beneficial use of unmanned systems  

  3. COLREGS

  4. Process • USCG Presents a Task To NAVSAC • NAVSAC Develops a Resolution • Coast Guard Reviews/Agrees Resolution • U.S. Gov’t (Ideally along With Other Gov’ts) Develops Proposal For Amending COLREGS For Submission To IMO • IMO Approves/Adopts/Implements the Proposal • Timeframe = 3 To 3-1/2 Years • For Inland Rules Changes, USCG Initiates Rulemaking (APA) Process Source : DHS/USCG presentation to AUVSI 9 AUG 2012

  5. UMS and COLREGS: Background • On 10 December 2008, NAVSEA briefed the Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (NAVSAC) regarding ASTM Subgroup F41.05 activities and characteristics of USV and UUVs. • In the Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 74 / Monday, April 18, 2011, Notice indicated that under NAVSAC Task 08–07 Autonomous Unmanned Vessels, the Council would continue its discussion of autonomous unmanned vessels and discuss their implications for the Inland Navigation Rules. • In NAVSAC Resolution 11-02 under Task Statement 08-07, NAVSAC made its first formal recommendation to the USCG. • In NAVSAC Resolution 12-08, and Task Statement 12-03, NAVSAC recommended that discussions be placed on hold until the April 2013 meeting. • At the April 2013 meeting, NAVSAC recommended that discussions should continue and that more information from industry and the US Navy would be welcome. • At the December 2013 meeting, the U.S. Navy, NOAA, AUVSI and Teledyne Marine Systems briefed. Previous resolutions were tabled in favor of Resolution13-05.

  6. The Latest • At the 11-12 June 2014 meeting of the NAVSAC its was determined there needs to be discussion regarding the “break points” for the categorization of unmanned systems. • The discussions are not meant to change the Rules of the Road, but to see if they can be applied to unmanned vehicles. • Publishing a set of best practices is a favorable step, even though best practices are not enforceable. • A new task statement will be presented at the next NAVSAC meeting.

  7. The Lozman Case “. . . a structure does not fall within the scope of the statutory phrase unless a reasonable observer, looking to the home’s physical characteristics and activities, would consider it designed to a practical degree for carrying people or things over water.”

  8. Recommendations • Changes to existing COLREGS, if any, need not be extensive. Rules should account for size, speed, and ability to control. • Coordination of worldwide industry input for orderly submission of consolidated position, to prevent undue burden on USCG. • Coordination of consolidated position with NAVSAC/USCG and IMO to arrive at workable recommended changes to COLREGS and general safety requirements and procedures.

  9. The Way Ahead • Presentation/demonstration across the Unmanned Maritime Vehicle (UMV) portfolio to NAVSAC (complete) • Build consolidated position with key maritime partners • Industry Analysis, Sharing and Collaboration, assistance with Best Practices • Enable NAVSAC Final Resolution • Develop Best Practices and (if possible) Joint IMO Proposal • For Industry, AUVSI take lead in advancing the progress to date via the Maritime Advocacy Committee, COLREGS sub-committee

  10. Certification and liability

  11. SARUMS • The Safety and Regulations for Unmanned Maritime Systems (SARUMS) group at the European Defence Agency (EDA) is a three year effort that has recently completed. Seven European countries are represented, under the chair of Magnus Örnfeldt of the Swedish Defence materiel administration (FMV). • SARUMS is preparing a Best Practice Guidance document, including definitions, safety/hazard analyses and appendixes. SARUMS is also tasked to address the IMO with suggestions on how to adapt the COLREGs to recognize UMS. This task is currently with Sweden. • Two related studies are approved by the EDA: • Collision avoidance technologies and policies for UMS (ongoing) • Liability for UMS (request for tenders to be released) • Unmanned civilian shipping initiatives are being undertaken, notably from the EU research project MUNIN. MUNIN is suggesting land based Shipping Control Centres as a means for surveillance and control.

  12. SARUMS Mission Sponsored by the European Defense Agency to investigate anything that might contribute to: • Personnel Injury • Damage to Equipment • Damage to the Environment, and • Loss This means that they wish to consult and provide input to: • COLREGS (regulations for prevention of collisions at sea) • UNCLOS III (United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea) • LLMC (Legal Limitation of Maritime Claims) • Naval Ship Code (NATO) • MARPOL (Regulations on Maritime Pollution) • IMO (International Maritime Organization)

  13. SARUMS Areas of Interest • Vehicle design • Vehicle operations • Vehicle handling/launch and recovery systems • Vehicle storage and transport systems • Manufacturer and Operator liability and responsibility • Insurance availability • Training requirements • Certification and testing requirements • Vehicle and owner registration requirements

  14. ABS Mission “The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment”

  15. ABS Focus Areas for AUVS • Classification • Definition • Pressure Vessels • External Structures • Emergency Recovery • Ballast Systems • Stability • Emergency Surfacing • Propulsion and Steering • Control Systems • Navigation • Emergency Location • Communication • Mechanical and Electrical Systems • Testing

  16. UNCLOS iii

  17. UNCLOS III: Three major issues… • Verification of Continental Shelf limits • The retreat of ice reveals new opportunities, and concerns • Transfer of Technology provisions • Deep Seabed Mining provisions

  18. Perceptional issues

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