Abstract
<jats:p>In recent years, with the acceleration of digital transformation, modern technologies have begun to emerge in the maritime sector, as in every sector. One of these modern technologies, autonomous ship technology, has seen impressive progress. Considering these developments, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has begun taking steps to define autonomous ships and categorize their autonomy levels. As a result of the studies, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) were defined, and their autonomy levels were graded. With the successful and fully operational implementation of MASS, both autonomous and manned vessels will begin navigating the world’s seas together. This could lead to collisions between autonomous and manned vessels, or between autonomous vessels. While the legal framework applicable to collisions between manned vessels is clear, the legal assessment for vessels in case of a collision involving autonomous vessels is currently unclear. In the study, evaluations have been made to determine the liability for collisions that may occur with the use of autonomous ships in the world’s seas and recommendations have been made for the regulation of the legal framework.</jats:p>