About
The 8th International Conference on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (ICMASS), jointly held with the Intelligent and Smart Shipping Symposium (ISSS), will take place on 08–09 October 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.
Organised by the German Institute for Navigation (DGON) and Fraunhofer CML, the event brings together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to explore the future of autonomous shipping and intelligent maritime systems.
Topics
The conference will focus on four central topics shaping the industry:
- MASS Technology – Enabling technologies, safety, standardisation, and MASS-ready ports and more
- MASS Operations – Insights from trials, human–machine interaction, and secure operations and more
- MASS Business – Market opportunities, adoption barriers, and business models and more
- Intelligent Ships & Smart Shipping – Digital twins, sensor fusion, navigation optimisation and more
Who attends
ICMASS–ISSS attracts an international audience
- Researchers and academic institutions
- Technology providers, shipbuilders and classification societies
- Port operators, logistics providers, and digital innovators
- Policy makers, regulatory authorities, and government bodies
Key Facts
Location: Fraunhofer CML, Hamburg
Dates: 8 – 9 October 2025
Science: Conference Proceedings with 66 articles
Industry Insights: 29 Presentation
Social Media: LinkedIn
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