Autonomous ship operators' liability remains unclear during oil spills

StudentNewsletter newsroom brief · 25m ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

If a remotely operated oil tanker causes a spill, the shipowner remains responsible for compensating victims under existing international rules. But another question remains unresolved: Can the person controlling the ship from shore also be sued directly for negligence?

If a remotely operated oil tanker causes a spill, the shipowner remains responsible for compensating victims under existing international rules. But another question remains unresolved: Can the person controlling the ship from shore also be sued directly for negligence? This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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