autonomous vessel should be subjected to the same regime. As the fault of the vessel is central in collision liability and the convention does not provide any definition, it is vital to look at national laws
Moreover, not applying the Geneva Convention to autonomous barges in countries that have ratified the agreement would lead to claims which will not be time-barred after two years (art. 7), but will follow the general law time bar, which varies from country to country. This will create uncer...