Wider adoption of the blockchain technology in insurance, what was previously discussed in this article, will have a big impact on the shipping services industry as well, what will ensure transparency across an interconnected network of clients, brokers, insures and other third parties. Further application of blockchain in shipping is also line with the automated ships progress. Run by Rolls-Royce, AAWA project looks the most promising in this field. According to its roadmap, the first remotely operated local vessel will be in operation by 2020, the first remotely operated autonomous vessel international waters will be in line by 2025, while the first ocean-going vessels are expected by 2030.