IMO-MASS

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

IMO regulatory framework for maritime autonomous surface ships. Defines four degrees of autonomy from crewed ships with automated processes to fully autonomous vessels. Establishes interim guidelines for MASS trials and operations.

Document
IMO MSC.1/Circ.1638 (2021) / MASS Code (in development)
URL
https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Autonomous-shipping.aspx
Label
Publication
Keywords
autonomous vessels MASS maritime autonomy unmanned ships IMO guidelines autonomous navigation remote operation

Domain: Maritime · Publication