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
Margaret Fitzgerald
Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs
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IMCA Contact
Richard Purser
Technical Adviser – Marine
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Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Lundmark | Ocean Infinity Group Holding AB | Committee Chair |
| Daniel Stoyle | BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd | Committee Vice-Chair |
| Nicolas Chasiotis | Allseas Group SA | Committee Member |
| Eric Primeau | BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd | Committee Member |
| Raimund Bjordal | Equinor ASA | Committee Member |
| Gary Sanders | Ocean Infinity Group Holding AB | Committee Member |
| Lucas Marino | Petrobras – Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. | Committee Member |
| Kristian Breidfjord | Reach Subsea AS | 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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