EU, Indonesia Explore Steps to Regulate Underwater Drones

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In a significant step towards ensuring the responsible and sustainable use of underwater drones, participants from Indonesia and the European Union (EU) convened at the International Experts' Meeting on the Regulatory Framework for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), according to a press release received by Tempo on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The activity brought together leading professionals from government, industry and academia to address the pressing need for a comprehensive regulatory framework that balances innovation with regulation. The growing availability and widespread use of UUVs has increased underwater drone activity around the world, including in Indonesia, the world's largest archipelagic country with rich marine biodiversity. Current rules necessitate UUV permits and licenses in only a few situations. The two-day meeting is underway with participa...