Article 105 requires the European Commission to include specific safety requirements from the AI Act when defining or updating technical specifications and test standards for artificial intelligence systems serving as safety components in marine equipment, ensuring that these AI systems meet clear, consistent and reliable safety criteria as set by EU regulation.
The AI systems mentioned are defined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, known as the AI Act; this regulation outlines detailed safety and compliance requirements specifically for artificial intelligence, aiming to improve trustworthiness, safety, and reliability of AI systems across various applications, including maritime safety equipment covered by Directive 2014/90/EU.
The European Commission must align marine AI equipment requirements with the AI Act to ensure that AI systems used for safety in marine environments uphold consistent high safety standards across Europe, reflecting the Act’s goal of setting unified standards, managing risks effectively, and strengthening public confidence in artificial intelligence technology.
Article 105 itself does not immediately change existing marine safety specifications, but instructs the European Commission to factor in AI Act requirements when reviewing or defining new technical specifications and testing standards, meaning that updates will occur gradually as the Commission applies these considerations to future regulations and standards development processes.
