St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued a circular regarding the IP Code, effective 1 July 2024

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has issued a circular regarding the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code).

This circular was issued on 18 September 2023 and will become effective on 1 July 2024.

Starting July 1, 2024, the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) becomes mandatory for cargo ships and high-speed cargo craft with 500+ gross tonnage and more than 12 industrial personnel on international voyages.

Here's how SOLAS Chapter XV applies:

1. New cargo ships and high-speed cargo craft built after July 1, 2024, must meet IP Code requirements at their first survey.
2. Existing ships fall into two categories: those authorized to carry >12 industrial personnel per Resolution MSC.418(97) and those not authorized.

For B1 ships:

• Cargo ships comply at the first survey after July 1, 2024.
• High-speed cargo craft comply at the third survey after July 1, 2024.

For B2 ships:

All ships must comply with SOLAS Chapter XV and the IP Code before carrying >12 industrial personnel.

Seek authorization via Recognized Organizations (RO).

The RO will issue a Statement of Compliance following Resolution MSC.418(97).

For more information, please see the document below (available only to subscribers):

International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel - IP Code