MASS Code Timeline Shifts: Focus Turns to Experience Building

The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee has revised its roadmap for autonomous ship regulation, pushing the non-mandatory MASS Code adoption to May 2026. MSC 110 (June 18-27, 2025) will now focus on reviewing amendments rather than adoption. The new timeline includes an experience-building phase through 2028, with mandatory code adoption targeted for July 2030 and entry into force on January 1, 2032. Market response: Despite delays, shipyards report MASS-ready specification requests up 22% quarter-over-quarter, indicating continued industry preparation.
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This story is part of the Maritime AI Digest of 4 June 2025.