MSC 109 (December 2024) agreed to a revised Road Map for the development of a MASS Code, as follows: By 1 July 2030 at the latest - adoption of the mandatory Code, for entry into force on 1 Jan 2032.

May 7, 2024 · In summary, these roadmaps provide that 1: By Spring 2025 (FAL 49 and LEG 112), FAL and LEG will assess the finalized non-mandatory MASS Code.

The MSC agreed on a Road Map for developing a goal-based instrument regulating the operation of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), which, as a first step would be in the form of a non-mandatory Code for adoption in the second half of 2024 while a mandatory MASS Code is to be developed thereafter for entry into force on 1 January 2028.

MSC104 (2021) approved a new output for the Development of a MASS Code. MSC 105 (2022) established the MASS CG to develop a non-mandatory MASS Code, to be goal-based and applicable to cargo ships, and to report to MSC 107.

May 2, 2024 · The IMO LEG met for its 111th from 22 to 26 April 2024, where a road map for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) was approved.

Oct 25, 2024 · The Committee approved the revised road map on addressing MASS issues related to the FAL Convention. Under the revised roadmap, the Committee is expected to: • By FAL 49 (Spring 2025): assess the finalized non-mandatory MASS Code

Jul 6, 2022 · Progress in accordance with the “roadmap” DRAFT ROAD MAP FOR DEVELOPING A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT

The MSC approved a road map containing a work plan for the development of IMO instruments for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). The road map envisages the development of a goal-based instrument in the form of a non-mandatory Code, with a view to adoption in the second half of 2024 as the first stage.

Sep 14, 2022 · The MSC agreed on Road Map of developing a goal-based instrument regulating the operation of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), which, as a first step would be in the form of a non-mandatory Code for adoption in the second half of 2024 while a mandatory MASS Code is to be developed thereafter for entry into force on 1 January 2028.

Sep 14, 2022 · The MSC agreed on Road Map of developing a goal-based instrument regulating the operation of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), which, as a first step would be in the form of a non-mandatory Code for adoption in the second half of 2024 while a mandatory MASS Code is to be developed thereafter for entry into force on 1 January 2028.