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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IMCA Contact
Roger Moore
Technical Adviser – Remote Systems and ROV, Offshore Survey
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Margaret Fitzgerald
Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs
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Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Primeau | BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd | Committee Chair |
| Nicolas Chasiotis | Allseas Group SA | Committee Member |
| Daniel Stoyle | BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd | Committee Member |
| Raimund Bjordal | Equinor ASA | Committee Member |
| Andy Holt | Ocean Infinity Group Ltd | 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 |
| Torsten Marten | UTEC Survey, Inc. | Committee Member |
| Shepard Smith | XOCEAN Ltd | Committee Member |
| Richard Purser | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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