IMO Resolutions published after the MSC 107, all in one place

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After the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (MSC 107) that was held from 31 May - 9 June 2023, the IMO has published 18 MSC Resolutions, mostly amending its conventions and codes.

The majority of these resolutions will enter into force in 2024, 2025, or 2026.

Considering that there are as many as 18 resolutions, we will only list them.

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MSC.531(107): Strengthening Measures for Ensuring the Safety of International Shipping

Entering into force on 1 January 2024:

MSC.545(107): Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1979 (1979 MODU Code)

MSC.547(107): Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)

MSC.548(107): International Code of Safety for Diving Operations, 2023 (2023 DIVING Code)

MSC.188(79)/Rev.2: Revised Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12

MSC.546(107): Amendments to the Code for the Construction And Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989 (1989 MODU Code)

Entering into force on 1 January 2025:

MSC.540(107): Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978

MSC.541(107): Amendments to Part A of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

Entering into force on 1 January 2026:

MSC.534(107): Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

MSC.532(107): Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

MSC.533(107): Amendments to the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

MSC.537(107): Amendments to the International Code of Safety For High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

MSC.543(107): Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (2008 SPS Code)

MSC.536(107): Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 (1994 HSC Code)

MSC.538(107): Amendments to the International Code For Ships Operating in Polar Waters (POLAR Code)

MSC.542(107): Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships,1983 (1983 SPS Code)

Entering into force on 1 January 2029:

MSC.544(107): Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70))

MSC.535(107): Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code)

IMO’s report from the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107)
The Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (MSC 107) was held from 31 May - 9 June 2023.
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The Maritime Safety Committee

The MSC deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships.

This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes, such as those covering dangerous goods, life-saving appliances and fire safety systems.

The MSC also deals with human element issues, including amendments to the STCW Convention on training and certification of seafarers.

The MSC has a wide range of issues on its current agenda, including goal-based standards, autonomous vessels, piracy and armed robbery against ships, cyber security, e-navigation and the modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
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