Summary Report for the IMO Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 9) published by LR

Lloyd's Register has published the Summary Report for the IMO Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 9).

III 9 was held from 31 July - 4 August 2023.

The IMO's Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III) is where matters related to flag, port, and coastal States, such as analysis of maritime accidents, port State Control procedures, and the guidelines for survey and certification are discussed.

LR's summary report provides information on the discussions that took place:

• III 9 finalised general guidance on the assessment and application of remote surveys and remote audits for inclusion in the draft Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) and the draft Revised guidelines on the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Administrations.
• III 9 finalised draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). These draft revisions take into account the amendments to the relevant mandatory instruments due to enter into force up to and including 1 January 2024. The revisions to the Guidelines are expected to be adopted at Assembly 33 (Dec 2023) and will enter into force 1 January 2024.
• III 9 also finalised the draft amendments to the Procedures for Port State Control (A.1155(32)). The draft amendments include guidelines for the detention of ships under MARPOL Annex VI. The revised Guidelines are expected to be adopted at Assembly 33 (Dec 2023) and will enter into force 1 January 2024.

You can download the whole LR document HERE