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AnalysisApr 5

IMO Set to Adopt First International Code for Autonomous Ships Next Month as Regulatory Race Accelerates

The International Maritime Organization will vote on a non-mandatory MASS Code at its May 2026 session, establishing the first global regulatory framework for autonomous vessels as national regulators scramble to keep pace with commercial deployments.

6 min read3 sources

AnalysisMar 22

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U.S. Navy MASC Program Drives Autonomous Ship Race as IMO Prepares First Global Rules

A $2.1 billion Navy program has drawn at least a dozen competitors to build autonomous warships, while commercial shipping firms deploy AI navigation on thousands of vessels and the IMO targets May 2026 for its first autonomous shipping code.

7 min read6 sources

NewsMar 4

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Autonomous Ships Cross Two Milestones in a Single Month as China Completes First Unmanned Port Call and U.S. Navy Begins Building Crewless Warships

China's Zhi Fei completed a fully autonomous port call at Qingdao while the U.S. Navy's Liberty Class entered construction, as the IMO races to finalize global rules by 2030.

5 min read7 sources