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.
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)