Marine Autonomous Surface Systems
Our aim
The Marine Autonomous Surface Systems (MASS) Committee aims to be a focal point and convener of knowledge, guidance and regulatory developments in MASS vessels, subsurface, surface and secondary systems operated in conjunction with MASS vessels.
Our activities
Facilitate and develop internationally approved MASS regulations, influencing and collaborating with key regulators such as with IMO Member states, other international agencies, industry bodies.
IMCA Contact
Richard Purser
Technical Adviser – Marine
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Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Primeau | BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd | Committee Chair |
| Michael King | Ocean Infinity Group Ltd | Committee Vice-Chair |
| Nicolas Chasiotis | Allseas Group SA | Committee Member |
| Jerome Faivre | Bureau Veritas | Committee Member |
| Raimund Bjordal | Equinor ASA | Committee Member |
| Christian Klynge | P&O Maritime Logistics | Committee Member |
| Lucas Marino | Petrobras – Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. | Committee Member |
| Jacco Osnabrugge | Royal IHC | Committee Member |
| Cinthya Lopes | Simwave BV | Committee Member |
| Graeme Russell | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
| James Ives | XOCEAN Ltd | Committee Member |
| Richard Purser | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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