The wage isn’t the problem, it’s the regulations.

... would there really not be regulations on giant unmanned ships? That seems concerning, though I could certainly understand international / maritime law having a gap.

I give coastal piracy about 3-weeks to figure out how to commandeer unmanned cargo ships. I bet they’d be ecstatic.

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cant' steer without a helm

you think they won't figure out how to hotwire the steer-by-wire controls?

Now, allow me to introduce you to the ID verification. Insert your biometric passport to proceed. /j

You think current sea pirates are deterred by an unarmed crew of 5?

No cardboard, no cardboard derivatives, no cellotape.