With regard to application of IMSBC Code 5th amendment, please be informed as follows.
The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.462 (101) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 5th amendment" in this technical information.
The current IMSBC Code 4th amendment previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1143 is valid until 31 December 2020.
Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1143 dated 22 December 2017 will be revoked on 31 December 2020.

1. Amendment of IMSBC Code
The revised IMSBC Code (5th amendment) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 101st session (MSC101) held in June 2019 and individual schedules of each cargo were amended.
IMSBC Code 5th amendment will enter into force on or after 1 January 2021 and is mandatory for all ships that load solid bulk cargoes.

2. Guidance for application of IMSBC Code fitness certificate
Regarding IMSBC Code (5th amendment) fitness certificate, please refer to the attachment 1."Guidance for application of IMSBC Code (5th amendment) fitness certificate".

3. Cargoes newly added
Please note that there are cargoes newly added in IMSBC Code (5th amendment) that were not in IMSBC Code (4th amendment). Please refer to attachment 2."Table G2 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on construction/equipment (IMSBC Code (5th amendment))".

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