Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems (MASS). UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice. A Voluntary Code. Version 8. November 2024

Издание на английском языке
The book covers the development and standards of autonomous marine vessels (MASS), including environmental, safety, and regulatory aspects. It presents the principles of industry behavior, requirements for design, operation, personnel training, communication and security systems, as well as issues of certification, environmental protection and interaction with regulators. It also contains the UK's MASS Management code of practice, covering operational procedures, cybersecurity, navigation, system control, and reporting. The document serves as a guide for experts, regulators and organizations in the field of autonomous vessels.

Contents
Foreword
1. Background
2. Environmental Considerations
3. Health and Safety Regulations
4. Authorisation of ROs
5. Contributing Organisations
Part 1 - mass industry conduct principles
1. Scope
2. Application
3. Industry Manager’s Responsibilities
4. Health and Safety
5. Environment
6. Product Safety Design and Construction
7. Customer Information
8. Assurance Certification and Authorisation for use
9. Trade Restrictions and Export Controls
10. Operational Responsibilities
11. Regulatory and Legislative Compliance
12. Training and Development
Part 2 - UK code of practice
1. Terms and Terminology
2. Application
3. Operations
4. MASS Shoreside Interface Guidance
5. Cyber Security Considerations for MASS (Autonomous and Remotely Controlled)
6. Safety Management
7. Automation on Inland Waterways
8. Ship Design and Manufacturing Standards for MASS
9. Navigation Lights, Shapes and Sound Signals
10. Situational Awareness and Control
11. Communications Systems
12. Remote Operation Centre - Operation
13. System Integrity Certification and Test Procedures
14. Operator Standards of Training, Qualifications, Competence and Watchkeeping
15. Identification, Registration, Certification, Examination, Maintenance and Record-keeping
16. Reporting of Marine Casualties (Accidents), Incidents and Near Misses
17. Security
18. Prevention of Pollution
19. Carriage and Transfer of Cargo (including Dangerous Goods)
20. Rendering of Assistance to Persons in Distress at Sea
21. Salvage and Towage
22. Glossary