@article{ART003117618},
author={Ji Sang Gyu},
title={Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel},
journal={Legal Theory & Practice Review},
issn={2288-1840},
year={2024},
volume={12},
number={3},
pages={11-40}
TY - JOUR
AU - Ji Sang Gyu
TI - Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel
JO - Legal Theory & Practice Review
PY - 2024
VL - 12
IS - 3
PB - The Korea Society for Legal Theory and Practice Inc.
SP - 11
EP - 40
SN - 2288-1840
AB - Most marine accidents are caused by human negligence. Therefore, the most important thing in fulfilling the duty of care for seaworthiness of marine carriers is securing human seaworthiness. Therefore, if only a minimum number of crew members are on board an autonomous vessel or the vessel is operated unmanned through remote control or complete autonomy, the current accident rate of more than 70% due to human negligence can be reduced by eliminating the human factor, which will greatly contribute to increasing maritime safety. In addition to these benefits, the wages of crew members can be reduced among the ship's operating costs, which can reduce crew expenses. In addition, the crew's living quarters can be used as cargo loading spaces, which can increase cargo transport volume. In addition, energy efficiency can also be increased by reducing the electricity used by crew members, which can reduce various costs. In addition, as a global movement aimed at eco-friendliness, global shipbuilding companies have recently been spurring the development of technology for autonomous vessels, which are eco-friendly vessels. Unmanned vessels built with hybrids can protect the atmospheric environment by not using fuel oil that directly pollutes the atmospheric environment, and can greatly contribute to the protection of the marine environment by not generating wastes such as wastes used by crew members. However, since existing international agreements and domestic laws regarding the operation of ships presuppose crew members on board, a change in the legal system that presupposes crew members on board is necessary for autonomous vessels to sail, and it is necessary to consider what standards the insurer will use to compensate the insured shipowner for damages in the event of an accident caused by an autonomous ship. In addition, the most important thing in the operation of autonomous vessels is navigation using artificial intelligence. The artificial intelligence required for navigation is driven by a large amount of software, and the question of whether it can be discussed as a liability for damages to the insured if a problem occurs in the software is also an important matter for consideration. Therefore, this paper examines the legal issues related to the operation of autonomous vessels, and examines the limitations and problems of applying marine insurance, and alternatives.
KW - marine accident;seaworthiness;autonomous vessel;marine insurance;artificial intelligence;liability for damages
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Ji Sang Gyu. (2024). Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel. Legal Theory & Practice Review, 12(3), 11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu. 2024, "Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel", Legal Theory & Practice Review, vol.12, no.3 pp.11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu "Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel" Legal Theory & Practice Review 12.3 pp.11-40 (2024) : 11.
Ji Sang Gyu. Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel. 2024; 12(3), 11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu. "Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel" Legal Theory & Practice Review 12, no.3 (2024) : 11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu. Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel. Legal Theory & Practice Review, 12(3), 11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu. Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel. Legal Theory & Practice Review. 2024; 12(3) 11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu. Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel. 2024; 12(3), 11-40.
Ji Sang Gyu. "Study on legal issues and marine insurance application following the autonomous vessel" Legal Theory & Practice Review 12, no.3 (2024) : 11-40.
