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National Transportation Safety Board

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01Splash2472026-11-02

US investigators call for autonomous vessel rules after Lake Erie collision (opens in a new tab)

The NTSB recommended new U.S. safety standards for uncrewed vessels after a 2024 collision in Lake Erie between a NOAA autonomous research craft and a recreational yacht. The low visibility and passive remote monitoring of the uncrewed vessel contributed to the incident, causing significant damage and minor injuries. Investigators found no existing industry-wide regulations for detectability, collision avoidance, or navigational safety of such vessels. The NTSB urged the U.S. Coast Guard to create a national regulatory framework to address these gaps.

02The Waterways Journal2026-11-06

NTSB Recommends Stronger Uncrewed Vessel Standards (opens in a new tab)

The NTSB issued six recommendations on October 27, 2026, urging stronger safety standards for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) after investigating a 2024 collision on Lake Erie between a NOAA-operated USV and a recreational vessel. The incident caused significant damage ($186,000 to the USV, $100,000 to the recreational vessel) and one minor injury, with the NTSB citing poor visibility and lack of electronic detection as key factors. The NTSB called on the U.S. Coast Guard to establish national standards for USV perceptibility, collision avoidance, and navigational safety, while also recommending design changes and stricter operational monitoring by manufacturers and agencies like NOAA. Currently, no industrywide standards exist for USVs in U.S. waters.

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