Context
This feature is labelled to distinguish Australian, UK, international, historical and externally reported activity. Those contexts are not interchangeable.
A forum for maritime autonomy
Stephenson Harwood’s event material identifies du Pré Marine as a sponsor of MASS at Moorgate, a London forum focused on the practical, regulatory and commercial questions surrounding autonomous and remotely operated vessels.
The available event material documents recurring involvement across multiple editions, including the 2023 forum and the 2025 agenda.
The 2023 programme was designed for people working with maritime autonomous surface ships, uncrewed surface and underwater vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles. It was held under the Chatham House Rule to support candid discussion among industry participants and investors.
From technology to adoption
The 2025 agenda shows Toby du Pré joining the opening remarks alongside Stephenson Harwood, Chartwell Marine and Exail. Sessions then moved from lessons learned in recent deployments to audit documentation, assurance, insurance, UK regulation, asset finance and investment.
Contributors listed on the agenda included the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, the National Physical Laboratory, the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence. That mix reflects the central challenge for maritime autonomy: capable technology must also satisfy regulation, assurance, finance and operational acceptance before adoption can scale.
The scope of the story
Participation supports the wider du Pré Marine record in maritime-autonomy discussion. It is a UK event story and is not presented as an Australian government, customer or technology-partner endorsement.