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Transformative Impact of the EU AI Act on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

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  • Young-Gyu Lee

    (Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd., 3370, Geoje-daero, Geoje-si 53302, Republic of Korea)

  • Chang-Hee Lee

    (College of Maritime Sciences, Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea)

  • Young-Hun Jeon

    (Fuel Gas Technology Center Computational Engineering Research Team, Busan Mieum Headquarters, Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute, Busan 49111, Republic of Korea)

  • Jae-Hwan Bae

    (Fuel Gas Technology Center Computational Engineering Research Team, Busan Mieum Headquarters, Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute, Busan 49111, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

The International Maritime Organization collaborates with member states to develop the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code to establish an international agreement framework. In December 2023, an agreement was reached on the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act within the MASS Code. It was officially finalized and implemented on 1 August 2024. While the Act’s full application is set for two years later, certain provisions regarding safety against AI risks will take effect sooner. This study utilized a multiple-streams analysis method to examine how the EU AI Act impacted shipyards and shipping companies, focusing on ethical AI use and user safety. The findings indicate that technical completeness, safety enhancement, and AI system regulation through risk classification influence autonomous ship innovation. The challenges of reviewing the commercialization of new technologies for autonomous ships may result in market failures or decreased industry competitiveness. The study emphasizes the need to balance AI safety and ethical responsibility with autonomous ship development innovations. To ensure the sustainable application of AI technology, innovators must adapt to the EU AI Directive. Hence, this study confirms that the ethical and legal regulation of AI technology is crucial in technological innovation and development related to autonomous ships.

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  • Young-Gyu Lee & Chang-Hee Lee & Young-Hun Jeon & Jae-Hwan Bae, 2024. "Transformative Impact of the EU AI Act on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships," Laws, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-20, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlawss:v:13:y:2024:i:5:p:61-:d:1479139
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    1. Kadia Georges Aka & François Labelle, 2021. "The Collaborative Process of Sustainable Innovations under the Lens of Actor–Network Theory," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(19), pages 1-32, September.
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