Anderson Chaplow is a Naval Architect of more than 17 years’ experience of the marine and offshore industries, with a focus on the assurance of novel and complex systems operating in the marine environment. In his current role he manages the development of regulation and standards for the certification and assurance of unmanned and autonomous systems, specifically the ownership and delivery of the LR Unmanned Marine Systems Code and the provision of specialist support to the UK MCA and International Naval Safety Association at their respective international forums. Anderson leads LR engagement in a number of autonomy projects across a range of applications and vessel sizes and specialises in establishing appropriate certification frameworks for these projects.