Blank Rome of counsel Alan M. Weigel will serve as a panelist for the Law-Tech Connect™ webinar Legal Issues for Autonomy in the Maritime Environment on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Did you know there is a duty to provide search and rescue at sea? How does that work if the ship or vessel is fully autonomous with no person on board? This is but one of many issues raised by autonomous vessels at sea. This panel of industry and legal professionals will explore the law of the sea and how the introduction of autonomy in these systems may be driving potential changes in the legal sea lanes applicable to maritime vehicles.
Panelists:
- Alan Weigel, Of Counsel, Blank Rome LLP
- Heather Trosclair, Senior Legal Counsel – Marine, Fugro USA Holdings
- Bill Daggett, Managing Director, Delta Advisory Group (“DAG”)
- Benjamin Allen, Partner, Holland & Knight
- Tracy L. Reynolds, Judge Advocate, United States Navy
- Xiaoyu Kaess, Chief Operating Officer, Aquatonomy
To view the session, please visit the event webpage.
Read more about the panel in Maritime Autonomy’s Legal Crossroads: Inside Law‑Tech Connect’s High‑Seas Debate, by Dawn Zoldi (January 28, 2026).
