Imagine a massive cargo ship sailing across the ocean without a single human on board. Sounds like a scene straight from a science fiction flick, right? Well, it’s real. Autonomous ships, also known as crewless or self-navigating vessels, are vessels that operate with minimal or no human intervention. They rely on artificial intelligence (AI), advanced sensors and satellite communication to navigate and make decisions in real-time.

While the shipping industry has come a long way, from human-controlled vessels to autonomous ones, it’s a fact that these ships face risks of different nature. This is where marine insurance has evolved to offer comprehensive protection.