MASS Code Adoption Slips to Late‑June Window

The IMO’s meeting calendar now shows MSC 110 set for 18‑27 June 2025, with the long‑awaited vote on the non‑mandatory MASS Code pencilled for the final day. Delegates confirm last‑minute wrangling over remote‑operator licensing but expect consensus. Shipyards report MASS‑ready spec requests up 22 % QoQ, signalling owners are preparing for near‑term autonomy pilots. [IMO Schedule]

This story is part of the Maritime AI Digest of 16 May 2025.