#DigitalShipping

IMO’s MASS Code Sets the Course for the Future of Autonomous Shipping

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a major step toward the future of digital shipping with the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the new Code establishes the world’s first global regulatory framework for ships operating with remote-control and autonomous […]

July 24, 2026Marine News Update, Maritime Industry Updates

IMO Charts a Digital Course at Sea

Navigation & Communications Sub-Committee (NCSR 13) Wraps Up — Here’s What Changes for Ships The IMO’s Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue Sub-Committee met 22–26 June 2026, pushing forward three big shifts at sea: next-gen electronic charts, a slow move to digital VHF, and a new digital safety broadcast system. Most […]

June 30, 2026Maritime Industry Updates