Artificial Intelligence and Maritime Law: From Dock to Deep Sea - Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Law and the Future of Global Shipping by VJ Mathew | 2026

Artificial Intelligence and Maritime Law: From Dock to Deep Sea - Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Law and the Future of Global Shipping by VJ Mathew | 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the maritime sector, introducing significant changes to vessel operations, risk prediction, contractual processes, and regulatory compliance. Technologies such as autonomous ships, predictive analytics, smart contracts, and data-driven systems are reshaping the way maritime activities are managed and governed.

This book examines the developing legal framework at the intersection of AI and maritime law, covering key concerns relating to liability, safety, governance, ethical considerations, and international regulation. It provides practical perspectives for legal practitioners, maritime industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand and address the legal challenges arising from the growing use of AI at sea.

About The Author:

VJ Mathew, a designated Senior Advocate of the High Court of Kerala, is a prominent Indian maritime lawyer with more than 43 years of legal experience before various High Courts, the Supreme Court of India, and tribunals. He serves as Vice President of the Indian Maritime Law Association, previously chaired the Kerala Maritime Board, and is a Professor of Practice at Gujarat Maritime University. Drawing on his extensive expertise in maritime law, this book explores the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global shipping industry. The work was prepared with the assistance of Adv. Agustho Norbert, an emerging legal practitioner, under the guidance of VJ Mathew.

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