Roger Joined IMCA in July 2023 having spent the last 27 years working in the ROV Industry around the globe, most recently for the James Fisher Group. Over his career he has held positions offshore from Trainee Pilot Technician to OPM, and onshore as a ROV operations Manager & Technical Authority.
Prior to this, Roger served in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, which gave him a foundation in all manner of mechanical and electrical equipment. Roger has written several training programmes, and has hosted internships as a STEM Ambassador.
Attending
Online
Live
Autonomy at Sea - the Future of Global Regulations for Autonomous Vessels and Underwater Systems
Started from : March 19, 2026
Available until : July 1, 2027
Online Session
Conference Room 2
Autonomy at Sea - The Future
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Europe/London
Online
Autonomy at Sea - the Future of Global Regulations for Autonomous Vessels and Underwater Systems
This session explores the rapid evolution of autonomy across offshore and renewable operations, focusing on how emerging technologies are reshaping established definitions, standards, and practices. It will examine the ongoing debate around what constitutes a DP vessel in an increasingly autonomous environment, including the classification of USVs and remotely operated platforms. The session will also compare differing frameworks for automation—highlighting key distinctions between DMR approaches and IMO definitions—and consider how these influence safety, assurance, and regulatory alignment as autonomy continues to advance across the sector.
