The following submission statement was provided by /u/capcaunul:

Ships and ports are ripe for operation without humans — but only if the maritime industry can work through the practical, legal and economic implications first.

Please reply to OP's comment here: https://old.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/11dpatu/autonomous_ships_are_on_the_horizon_heres_what_we/ja9z83l/