USV remote operation centre inspection
- Recommended Practice
- September 2025
This comprehensive document serves as a detailed guideline and inspection checklist for Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) Remote Operation Centres (ROCs).
The document establishes recommended practices for auditing and ensuring the operational, safety, security, and management standards of ROCs controlling USVs, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and effective control of autonomous maritime assets.
Contents
Report Overview
ROC Particulars
Previous Inspections
Certification and Publications
Safety Management System
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Maintenance
Security and Cyber-security
Crew Management
Crew Qualifications
Fire/Flooding/Emergency
Pollution Prevention
ROC, USV Navigation and Situational Awareness
Mooring Operations and Equipment
Stability
Dynamic Positioning (DP) ROCs
USV SOLAS Capability
Survey Operations
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
Battery Powered Systems
Revision
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Rev. -Initial publication