1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 101st session (5 to 14 June
2019), with the aim of assisting relevant authorities and relevant stakeholders with
ensuring that the trials of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) related systems
and infrastructure are conducted safely, securely and with due regard for protection
of the environment, approved Interim Guidelines for MASS trials, as set out in the
annex.
2 The Committee agreed to keep the Interim Guidelines under review and
to amend them in view of the experience gained with their application and/or as and
when the circumstances so warrant.
3 Member States and international organizations are invited to use the
annexed Interim Guidelines and bring them to the attention of all parties
concerned.