Sea Freight
IMO adopts MASS Code for autonomous ships
IMO adopted the international MASS Code, creating a common framework for autonomous and remotely operated commercial ships.
The Code has applied as a voluntary instrument since 1 July 2026.
Source: IMO, 22 May 2026. https://www.imo.org/en/mediacentre/pressbriefings/pages/imo-adopts-mass-code.aspx