Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 98236
Unmanned Marine Systems
Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 15 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Rebecca Smith
Conservative — South West Devon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the necessary licences for marine autonomy sea trials to take place can be granted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Answer
Keir MatherThe MCA have engaged with Harbour Masters and the Defence Maritime Regulator to facilitate creation of maritime autonomy sea trial areas. MCA are also in discussions with the Government Legal Department to explore avenues for providing the necessary certi...
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