The competition will be evaluated based on the four main categories: Safety, Efficiency, Execution and Autonomy Transparency. Each category will be given an equal weighting in determining the final score. However, within each category, certain criteria may be given more weight based on their level of difficulty and importance to the overall design of the ship. Furthermore the size of the vessel will be taken into account when evaluating the performances.
Additionally, teams may also receive bonus points for particularly impressive or unique innovations in their design.
Overall, the scoring system is designed to reward teams for a well-rounded and high-quality design, as well as for displaying a strong understanding of the competition requirements and goals.