What IMO Guidelines on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) 2022 - Degrees of Automation (D1-D4), Regulatory Scoping Exercise Outcomes, Interaction with SOLAS/COLREGS/STCW, Remote Control Centre Requirements and Roadmap to MASS Code by 2028 requires
This regulation establishes a framework for the safe, secure, and environmentally sound operation of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) across four defined degrees of autonomy. It applies to flag states, ship operators, remote-control centres, and trial organizers, requiring compliance with interim trial guidelines (MSC.1-Circ.1604), adherence to risk mitigation measures, and alignment with the evolving MASS Code roadmap culminating in mandatory adoption by 1 July 2030.
Pillar: Maritime & Shipping · Authority: International Maritime Organization (IMO) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Autonomous-shipping.aspx
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- Interim Guidelines for MASS Trials, https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Autonomous-shipping.aspx, MSC.1-Circ.1604, 2019
- Outcome of the Regulatory Scoping Exercise for Safety-related Treaties, https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Autonomous-shipping.aspx, MSC.1-Circ.1638, 2021
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