IMO's Maritime Safety Committee - 111th session (MSC 111), 13-22 May 2026

The Maritime Safety Committee meets for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person supported with hybrid capabilities) from 13-22 May 2026. The meeting is chaired by Capt. Theofilos Mozas of Greece.

MSC 111 highlights (including media arrangements)

Amendments to mandatory instruments and related non-mandatory instruments
Expected adoption of the goal-based International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code)
Impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman, and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz
Enhancing maritime security
Piracy and armed robbery against ships
Development of a GHG safety regulatory framework  
Goal-based ship construction standards audit
Review of the financial architecture of the LRIT system
Maritime digitalization
Reports of Sub-Committees

Media Moments

Tuesday 12 May, 10:00 - 17.30 (UTC+1): Technical Seminar on methane-based fuels
Wednesday 13 May, 9.30 (UTC+1): Opening of MSC Session  - Remarks by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
Wednesday 13 May, 14.00 - 14.30 (UTC+1): Press Q&A with IMO Secretary-General (in person)
Monday 18 May, 16:30 (UTC+1): Celebration of International Day for Women in Maritime - IMO Event: From Policy to Practice: advancing gender equality for maritime excellence
Tuesday 19 May, 17:40 - 18:30 (UTC+1): Presentation of the updated 'Rescue at Sea' guide by IMO, UNHCR and ICS
Friday 22 May: Consideration of the report of the Committee, outcome of MSC 111

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