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Resolution No.
Entry into force
New Ship
Existing Ship
Ship types Size Implementation Date Convention TEC
Amendments to SOLAS II-2 on reference to tables SOLAS II-2
MSC.572(110)
2028/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2028 SOLAS 1363
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2028
Amendments to HSC Code 1994/2000 HSC CODE
MSC.573(110), MSC.574(110)
2028/01/01
New Ship All All Crafts the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2028 SOLAS 1363
Existing Ship All All No later than the date of the first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2028
Amendments to IGF Code IGF Code
MSC.567(109)
2028/01/01
New Ship All All Ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2028;
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2028; or
ships the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2032
SOLAS
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2028
Amendments to SOLAS V for Pilot Transfer Arrangements SOLAS V/23
MSC.572(110)
2028/01/01
New Ship All 150 GT or over 1 January 2028 SOLAS 1363
1375
Existing Ship All 150 GT or over 1 January 2028
Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-4 to require emergency towing arrangements on ships, other than tankers SOLAS II-1/3-4
MSC.549(108)
2028/01/01
New Ship Ships other than tankers 20,000 GT and upwards Ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2028 SOLAS 1335
Existing Ship
Amendments to NOx Technical Code on Use of Multiple Engine Operational Profiles for a Marine Diesel Engine, Including Clarifying Engine Test Cycles NOx Technical Code 2008
MEPC.397(83)
2027/03/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2028 for a new individual engine or a parent engine of an engine family or engine group that has not been previously certified, based on the issue date of the EIAPP Certificate for the individual engine or parent engine;
In the case of a new member engine to an engine family or engine group for which the parent engine was certified before 1 January 2028, prior to the certification of that member engine it would need to be shown that the engine family or engine group complied with the said amendments no later than 1 January 2030 based on the issue date of the EIAPP Certificate for that member engine;
The amendments do not apply to a marine diesel engine which already has an EIAPP Certificate except:
(i) in the case of an engine that is subject to substantial modification on or after 1 January 2028, the amendments would apply as specified in the definitions of "substantial modification" set out in amended paragraph 1.3.2 of the NOx Technical Code 2008 based on the issue date of the EIAPP Certificate for that engine;
(ii) in the case of an identical replacement engine installed on or after 1 January 2028, the version of the NOx Technical Code 2008 at the time of issuance of the EIAPP Certificate to the original engine applies, unless the replaced engine is already equipped with multiple engine operational profiles, in which case the provisions of the new chapter 8 of the NOx Technical Code 2008 apply
MARPOL 1354
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2028 for a new individual engine or a parent engine of an engine family or engine group that has not been previously certified, based on the issue date of the EIAPP Certificate for the individual engine or parent engine;
In the case of a new member engine to an engine family or engine group for which the parent engine was certified before 1 January 2028, prior to the certification of that member engine it would need to be shown that the engine family or engine group complied with the said amendments no later than 1 January 2030 based on the issue date of the EIAPP Certificate for that member engine;
The amendments do not apply to a marine diesel engine which already has an EIAPP Certificate except:
(i) in the case of an engine that is subject to substantial modification on or after 1 January 2028, the amendments would apply as specified in the definitions of "substantial modification" set out in amended paragraph 1.3.2 of the NOx Technical Code 2008 based on the issue date of the EIAPP Certificate for that engine;
(ii) in the case of an identical replacement engine installed on or after 1 January 2028, the version of the NOx Technical Code 2008 at the time of issuance of the EIAPP Certificate to the original engine applies, unless the replaced engine is already equipped with multiple engine operational profiles, in which case the provisions of the new chapter 8 of the NOx Technical Code 2008 apply
Amendments to NOx Technical Code on Certification of an Engine Subject to Substantial Modification or Being Certified to a Tier to which the Engine Was Not Certified at the Time of Its Installation NOx Technical Code 2008
MEPC.398(83)
2026/09/01
New Ship All All 1 September 2026 MARPOL 1354
Existing Ship All All 1 September 2026
Amendments to IGC Code IGC Code
MSC.566(109)
2026/07/01
New Ship Gas carriers All 1 July 2026 SOLAS 1350
Existing Ship Gas carriers All 1 July 2026
Designation of SOx ECA (Norwegian Sea and Canadian Arctic) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.392(82)
2026/03/01
New Ship All All 1 March 2027 MARPOL 1343
1344
Existing Ship All All 1 March 2027
Designation of NOx ECA (Norwegian Sea) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.392(82)
2026/03/01
New Ship All All Ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 March 2026; or
ships the keel of which are laid on or after 1 September 2026, in the absence of a building contract; or
ships the delivery of which is on or after 1 March 2030
MARPOL 1343
1344
Existing Ship
Designation of NOx ECA (Canadian Arctic) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.392(82)
2026/03/01
New Ship All All Ships the keels of which are laid or that are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2025 MARPOL 1343
1344
Existing Ship
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.556(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2026 SOLAS
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2026
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code 2011 ESP Code
MSC.553(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1335
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to Grain Code Grain Code
MSC.552(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1335
1341
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to SOLAS chapter V and format of SE Certificate on carriage of electronic inclinometers SOLAS V
MSC.532(107), MSC.533(107), MSC.534(107)
2026/01/01
New Ship Container ships and bulk carriers 3,000GT and upwards Constructed on or after 1 January 2026
"Constructed" in respect of a ship means a stage of construction where:
.1 Ships the keel of which are laid; or
.2 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; or
.3 assembly of the ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less.
SOLAS 1303
Existing Ship
Amendments to IGC Code IGC Code
MSC.523(106)
2026/01/01
New Ship Gas carriers All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1287
Existing Ship Gas carriers All 1 January 2026
Amendments to requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear (Resolution MSC.402(96)) MSC.402(96)
MSC.559(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to LSA Code LSA Code 4.6
MSC.535(107), MSC.544(107)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All Applies to totally enclosed lifeboats installed on or after 1 January 2029 SOLAS 1303
Existing Ship All All Applies to totally enclosed lifeboats installed on or after 1 January 2029
Amendments to IGF Code IGF Code
MSC.524(106)
2026/01/01
New Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1287
Existing Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1 January 2026
Amendments to Resolution MSC.288(87) in accordance with change of name of PSPC qualified coating inspectors MSC.288(87)
MSC.558(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to LSA Code LSA Code
MSC.554(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All For ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2026, or in the absence of the contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2026, applies to all life-saving appliances of the specified type on board those ships SOLAS 1335
Existing Ship All All For ships other than those ships specified above, applies to all life-saving appliances of the specified type, having a contractual delivery date for the equipment or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date to the ship, actually delivered to the ship on or after 1 January 2026
Amendments to Resolution MSC.215(82) in accordance with change of name of PSPC qualified coating inspectors MSC.215(82)
MSC.557(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 for safety measures on use of fuel oil SOLAS II-2
MSC.520(106)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1287
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to IGF Code IGF Code
MSC.551(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All Ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2026;
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2026; or
ships the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2030
SOLAS 1335
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and FSS Code on fire safety of ro-ro spaces, etc. SOLAS II-2, FSS Code
MSC.550(108), MSC.555(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All Ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1335
Existing Ship Passenger ships All Not later than the first survey on or after 1 January 2028
Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2, etc. on the prohibition of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) SOLAS II-1, 1994/2000 HSC CODE
MSC.532(107), MSC.536(107), MSC.537(107)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1303
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 on safety requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches SOLAS II-1
MSC.532(107)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 SOLAS 1303
1359
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to STCW Code STCW Code
MSC.560(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2026 STCW
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2026
Amendments to STCW-F Convention and STCW-F Code STCW-F Convention and STCW-F Code
MSC.561(108), MSC.562(108)
2026/01/01
New Ship Fishing vessels All 1 January 2026 STCW
Existing Ship Fishing vessels All 1 January 2026
2025 Guidelines on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.399(83)
2025/11/01
New Ship All All SCR systems installed on ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 November 2025 MARPOL 1354
Existing Ship All All SCR systems installed on ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction before 1 November 2025 which have a contractual delivery date of SCR systems to the ship on or after 1 May 2026 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the SCR system to the ship on or after 1 May 2026
Amendments to BWM Convention on Electronic Record Book Format BWM Convention
MEPC.383(81)
2025/10/01
New Ship All All 1 October 2025 BWM Convention 1324
1325
Existing Ship All All 1 October 2025
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on IMO Ship Fuel Consumption Database (IMO DCS) MARPOL Annex VI Reg. 27, Appendix IX
MEPC.385(81)
2025/08/01
New Ship All 5,000GT or over 1 August 2025 MARPOL 1325
1339
Existing Ship All 5,000GT or over 1 August 2025
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI related to low-flashpoint fuels and gas fuels MARPOL Annex VI Reg. 2, 14, 18, Appendix I
MEPC.385(81)
2025/08/01
New Ship All All 1 August 2025 MARPOL 1325
Existing Ship All All 1 August 2025
Ship Recycling Convention Ship Recycling Convention

2025/06/26
New Ship All 500GT or over Ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 26 June 2025;
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 26 December 2025; or
ships the delivery of which is on or after 26 December 2027
Ship Recycling Convention 1311
Existing Ship All 500GT or over 26 June 2030; or
before going for recycling if this is earlier
Amendments to the format of Ballast Water Record Book BWM Convention Appendix II
MEPC.369(80)
2025/02/01
New Ship All All 1 February 2025 BWM Convention 1309
1324
Existing Ship All All 1 February 2025
Amendments to IMSBC Code IMSBC Code
MSC.539(107)
2025/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 1 January 2025
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2024
SOLAS 1303
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 1 January 2025
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2024
Watertight doors on cargo ships IBC Code
MEPC.345(78)
2024/07/01
New Ship Chemical Tankers All 1 July 2024 IBC Code
Existing Ship Chemical Tankers All 1 July 2024
The International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) SOLAS XV, IP Code
MSC.521(106), MSC.527(106)
2024/07/01
New Ship Cargo ships and high-speed cargo crafts, which carry more than 12 industrial personnel 500 GT and upwards 1 July 2024 SOLAS 1287
Existing Ship Cargo ships and high-speed cargo crafts, which carry more than 12 industrial personnel 500 GT and upwards 1 July 2024
IBC Code IBC Code
MSC.526(106)
2024/07/01
New Ship Chemical tanker All 1 July 2024 SOLAS 1287
Existing Ship Chemical tanker All 1 July 2024
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code 2011 ESP Code
MSC.525(106)
2024/07/01
New Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 July 2024 SOLAS 1287
1322
Existing Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 July 2024
Amendments to Bunker Delivery Note MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.362(79)
2024/05/01
New Ship All All 1 May 2024 MARPOL 1293
Existing Ship All All 1 May 2024
Designation of SOx ECA (Mediterranean Sea) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.361(79)
2024/05/01
New Ship All All 1 May 2025 MARPOL 1292
1293
Existing Ship All All 1 May 2025
Garbage Record Book MARPOL Annex V
MEPC.360(79)
2024/05/01
New Ship All 100GT and above 2024/05/01 MARPOL 1293
Existing Ship All 100GT and above 2024/05/01
Amendments to 1988 LL Protocol and IGC Code 1988 LL Protocol and IGC Code
MSC.491(104), MSC.492(104)
2024/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2024 LL, IGC Code 1251
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2024
Watertight doors on cargo ships MARPOL Annex I
MEPC.343(78)
2024/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker All 1 January 2024 MARPOL
Existing Ship Oil Tanker All 1 January 2024
Amendments to SOLAS due to modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) SOLAS
MSC.496(105)
2024/01/01
New Ship All 300 gross tonnage and upwards 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1270
Existing Ship All 300 gross tonnage and upwards 1 January 2024
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.501(105)
2024/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2024
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2023.
SOLAS 1270
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2024
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2023.
Amendments to FSS Code FSS Code Chapter 9
MSC.484(103)
2024/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1241
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2024
Amendments to SOLAS regulation III/33, LSA Code and the Resolution MSC.81(70), to clarify application of the requirements to launch lifeboats making headway at speeds up to 5 knots in calm water. SOLAS III/33, LSA Code
MSC.482(103), MSC.485(103), MSC.488(103)
2024/01/01
New Ship Cargo ships 20,000GT and above 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1241
Existing Ship Cargo ships 20,000GT and above 1 January 2024
Amendments to LSA Code LSA Code 4.4.8.1, 6.1.1.3
MSC.459(101)
2024/01/01
New Ship All All Applies to rescue boats installed on board ships on or after 1 January 2024. SOLAS 1191
Existing Ship All All Applies to rescue boats installed on board ships on or after 1 January 2024.
Amendments to FSS Code FSS Code Chapter 15
MSC.457(101)
2024/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1191
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2024
Amendments to IGF Code IGF Code
MSC.475(102)
2024/01/01
New Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1229
Existing Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1 January 2024
Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 relevant to mooring equipment SOLAS II-1/3-8
MSC.474(102)
2024/01/01
New Ship All 500GT and above Ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2024; or
ships the keel of which are laid on or after 1 July 2024, in the absence of a building contract; or
ships the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2027
SOLAS 1229
1304
Existing Ship All 500GT and above 1 January 2024
Amendments to IGF Code IGF Code
MSC.458(101)
2024/01/01
New Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1. Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2024
2. Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2024, in the absence of a building contract
3. Ships delivered on or after 1 January 2028
SOLAS 1191
Existing Ship
Amendments to SOLAS to require water level detectors on multiple hold cargo ships SOLAS II-1/25-1
MSC.482(103)
2024/01/01
New Ship Multiple hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers and tankers All Ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2024;
or
in the absence of a building contract, ships the keel of which are laid on or
after 1 July 2024; or
ships the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2028
SOLAS 1241
Existing Ship
Amendments to Part B-1 to B-4 of SOLAS chapter II-1 to ensure consistency with regard to watertight integrity SOLAS II-1, Part B-1 to B-4
MSC.474(102), MSC.429(98)/REV.1, MSC.429(98)/REV.2
2024/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1229
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2024
Amendments to IGC Code IGC Code
MSC.476(102)
2024/01/01
New Ship Gas carriers All 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1229
Existing Ship Gas carriers All 1 January 2024
Amendments to Forms C, E and P in the appendix to SOLAS certificates SOLAS
MSC.456(101)
2024/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2024 SOLAS 1191
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2024
Amendments to IMSBC Code IMSBC Code
MSC.500(105)
2023/12/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 1 December 2023
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2023.
SOLAS 1270
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 1 December 2023
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2023.
GESAMP Hazard Evaluation Procedure MARPOL Annex II
MEPC.344(78)
2023/11/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker All 1 November 2023 MARPOL
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker All 1 November 2023
Ban of use of anti-fouling paints that contains cybutryne (AFS) AFS Convention
MEPC.331(76)
2023/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2023 AFS 1245
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2023
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code 2011 ESP Code
MSC.483(103)
2023/01/01
New Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 January 2023 SOLAS 1241
Existing Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 January 2023
Short-term measures for reduction of GHG (EEXI) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.328(76)
2022/11/01
New Ship Bulk carrier, Gas carrier (LPG carrier), Tanker, Containership, General cargo ship, Refrigerated cargo carrier, Combination carrier, Ro-ro cargo ships (Vehicle carrier), Ro-ro cargo ship, Ro-ro passenger ship, LNG carrier and Cruise passenger ship (Except ships which have non-conventional propulsion such as diesel electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion system, but in this context, except LNG carrier and cruise passenger ship) 400GT and above 1 January 2023 MARPOL 1245
1250
Existing Ship Bulk carrier, Gas carrier (LPG carrier), Tanker, Containership, General cargo ship, Refrigerated cargo carrier, Combination carrier, Ro-ro cargo ships (Vehicle carrier), Ro-ro cargo ship, Ro-ro passenger ship, LNG carrier and Cruise passenger ship (Except ships which have non-conventional propulsion such as diesel electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion system, but in this context, except LNG carrier and cruise passenger ship) 400GT and above the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey of IAPP Certificate on or after 1 January 2023
Ban of use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters MARPOL Annex I
MEPC.329(76)
2022/11/01
New Ship All All 1 July 2024 (1 July 2029 for ships to which regulation 12A of this Annex or regulation 1.2.1 of chapter 1 of part II-A of the Polar Code applies) MARPOL 1245
Existing Ship All All 1 July 2024 (1 July 2029 for ships to which regulation 12A of this Annex or regulation 1.2.1 of chapter 1 of part II-A of the Polar Code applies)
Short-term measures for reduction of GHG (Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.328(76)
2022/11/01
New Ship Bulk carrier, Gas carrier (LPG carrier), Tanker, Containership, General cargo ship, Refrigerated cargo carrier, Combination carrier, Ro-ro cargo ships (Vehicle carrier), Ro-ro cargo ship, Ro-ro passenger ship, LNG carrier and Cruise passenger ship 5,000 GT and above 1 January 2023 MARPOL 1245
Existing Ship Bulk carrier, Gas carrier (LPG carrier), Tanker, Containership, General cargo ship, Refrigerated cargo carrier, Combination carrier, Ro-ro cargo ships (Vehicle carrier), Ro-ro cargo ship, Ro-ro passenger ship, LNG carrier and Cruise passenger ship 5,000 GT and above 1 January 2023
Sampling and Analysis at Commissioning of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) BWM Convention
MEPC.325(75)
2022/06/01
New Ship All All 1 June 2022 BWM Convention 1228
Existing Ship All All 1 June 2022
2021 Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems MARPOL Annex VI
Res. MEPC.340(77)
2022/06/01
New Ship All All EGCS installed on ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 June 2022;
or EGCS installed on ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction before 1 June 2022 which have a contractual delivery date of EGCS to the ship on or after 1 June 2022
MARPOL 1259
Existing Ship All All EGCS with the actual delivery to the ship on or after 1 June 2022; or amendments, as those specified in paragraphs 4.2.2.4 or 5.6.3 of the 2021 EGCS Guidelines, to EGCS undertaken on or after 1 June 2022
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.477(102)
2022/06/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 1 June 2022
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2021.
SOLAS 1229
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 1 June 2022
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2021.
Sampling of fuel oil used on board MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.324(75)
2022/04/01
New Ship All All 1 April 2022 MARPOL 1261
Existing Ship All All the first renewal survey on or after 1 April 2023
1. Strengthening of EEDI phase 3 requirements 2. Reference line for large bulk carriers MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.324(75)
2022/04/01
New Ship Containerships, Gas carriers, General Cargo ships, LNG carriers and Cruise Passenger ships 400GT or over Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 April 2022 MARPOL 1228
Existing Ship
Amendment to MARPOL Annex II MARPOL Annex II
MEPC.315(74)
2021/01/01
New Ship Chemical tanker All 1 January 2021 MARPOL 1192
1209
Existing Ship Chemical tanker All 1 January 2021
Amendments to IMSBC Code IMSBC Code
MSC.462(101)
2021/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 1 January 2021
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2020.
SOLAS 1191
1196
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 1 January 2021
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2020.
Amendments to IBC Code IBC Code
MSC.460(101)/MEPC.318(74)
2021/01/01
New Ship Chemical tanker All 1 January 2021 SOLAS 1191
1192
1195
Existing Ship Chemical tanker All 1 January 2021
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code 2011 ESP Code
MSC.461(101)
2021/01/01
New Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 January 2021 SOLAS 1191
Existing Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 January 2021
Use of electronic record books MARPOL Annex I, II, V and VI, and the NOx Technical Code
MEPC.312(74), MEPC.314(74), MEPC.316(74), MEPC.317(74)
2020/10/01
New Ship All All 1 October 2020 MARPOL 1192
Existing Ship All All 1 October 2020
NOx certification of diesel engines fitted with SCR NOx Technical Code 2008
MEPC.313(74)、MEPC.317(74)
2020/10/01
New Ship All All 1 October 2020 MARPOL 1192
Existing Ship All All 1 October 2020
category A ships as defined in the Polar Code Marpol Annex VI
MEPC.316(74)
2020/10/01
New Ship category A ships as defined in the Polar Code 400GT or over Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 October 2020 MARPOL 1192
Existing Ship
Prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil (sulphur content exceeding 0.50%) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.305(73)
2020/03/01
New Ship All All 1 March 2020 MARPOL
Existing Ship All All 1 March 2020
Limit for sulphur content of ships' fuel oil (0.50%) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.280(70)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020 MARPOL 1103
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020
Evacuation analysis to passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers other than ro-ro passenger ships SOLAS II and III
MSC.404(96)
2020/01/01
New Ship Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers All Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1090
Existing Ship
Water quality of automatic sprinkler FSS Code Chapter 8
MSC.403(96)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020. SOLAS 1090
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020.
Protection against noise SOLAS II-1/3-12
MSC.409(97)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1105
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020
Foam-type extinguisher of at least 135L required for boiler space SOLAS II-2/10
MSC.409(97)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1105
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020
Harmonization of survey periods of cargo ships not subject to the ESP Code SOLAS XI-1/2-1
MSC.409(97)
2020/01/01
New Ship cargo ships not subject to the ESP Code All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1105
Existing Ship cargo ships not subject to the ESP Code All 1 January 2020
Fire integrity of wheelhouse window for ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk IGC Code Chapter 3
MSC.411(97)
2020/01/01
New Ship Gas carriers All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1105
Existing Ship Gas carriers All 1 January 2020
Amendments to 2008 IS Code 2008 IS Code Part A and Part B
MSC.413(97), MSC.414(97), MSC.415(97)
2020/01/01
New Ship ships engaged in anchor handling operations, towing operations, escort operations and lifting operations 24 m in length and above 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1105
Existing Ship ships engaged in anchor handling operations, towing operations, escort operations and lifting operations 24 m in length and above 1 January 2020
Amendments to requirements on subdivision and damage stability SOLAS II-1
MSC.421(98)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1. Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2020
2. Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2020, in the absence of a building contract
3. Ships delivered on or after 1 January 2024
SOLAS 1127
Existing Ship Passenger ships All 1 January 2020
Passenger ships safety SOLAS II-1/8-1
MSC.436(99)
2020/01/01
New Ship SOLAS 1162
Existing Ship Passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2014 length, as defined in regulation II-1/2.5, of 120 m or more or
having three or more main vertical zones
first renewal survey after 1 January 2025
Modernization of the GMDSS SOLAS IV, 1994 and 2000 HSC Code, 2008 SPS Code and form of the relevant certificates
MSC.436(99), 438(99), 439(99), 445(99)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1162
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020
Amendments to format of Certificate of Fitness for IBC and IGC Code, etc. IBC, BCH, GC, IGC and EGC Code
MSC.440(99), MSC.441(99), MSC.446(99), MSC.447(99)
2020/01/01
New Ship Chemical tankers and gas carriers All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1162
Existing Ship Chemical tankers and gas carriers All 1 January 2020
Requirements of maintenance of lifeboats, etc. SOLAS III/3 and 20
MSC.402(96)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1090
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020
Amendments to FTP Code Table 1 of Annex 3, 2010 FTP CODE
MSC.437(99)
2020/01/01
New Ship passenger ships All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1162
Existing Ship passenger ships All 1 January 2020
Amendments to IGF Code IGF Code Chapter 11
MSC.422(98)
2020/01/01
New Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1127
Existing Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1 January 2020
Amendments to SPS Code SPS Code
MSC.453(100)
2020/01/01
New Ship Special Purpose Ships All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1180
Existing Ship Special Purpose Ships All 1 January 2020
Requirements applied to vehicle space SOLAS II-2/20
MSC.421(98)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1127
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2020
Fire integrity of windows for ships carrying not more than 36 passengers SOLAS II-2/9
MSC.421(98)
2020/01/01
New Ship Passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers All Ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2020 SOLAS 1127
Existing Ship
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.442(99)
2020/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2020
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2019.
SOLAS 1162
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2020
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2019.
Foam firefighting appliances for helidecks and helicopter landing area FSS Code Chapter 17, SOLAS II, MODU Code
MSC.403(96),MSC.404(96), MSC.407(96)
2020/01/01
New Ship All All Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2020. SOLAS 1090
Existing Ship
BWMS Code BWM Convention
MEPC.296(72), MEPC.300(72)
2019/10/13
New Ship All All Ballast Water Management Systems installed on or after 28 October 2020 BWM Convention 1156
Existing Ship All All Ballast Water Management Systems installed on or after 28 October 2020
Amendment to MARPOL Annex VI (EEDI) Marpol Annex VI
MEPC.301(72)
2019/09/01
New Ship ro-ro cargo ship, ro-ro passenger ship 400GT or over Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2020 MARPOL 1156
Existing Ship
Amendment to MARPOL Annex VI MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.286(71)
2019/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2019 MARPOL 1133
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2019
Addition of NOx emission control area MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.286(71)
2019/01/01
New Ship All All ships the keels of which are laid or that are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2021 MARPOL 1133
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to IMSBC Code IMSBC Code
MSC.426(98)
2019/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 1 January 2019
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2018.
SOLAS 1127
1143
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 1 January 2019
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2018.
2016 Guidelines for approval of ballast water management system (G8) BWM Convention
MEPC.279(70)
2018/10/28
New Ship All All ・Ballast Water Management Systems type approved on or after 28 October 2018
・Ballast Water Management Systems installed on or after 28 October 2020
BWM Convention 1103
Existing Ship All All ・Ballast Water Management Systems type approved on or after 28 October 2018
・Ballast Water Management Systems installed on or after 28 October 2020
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code SOLAS XI-1/2
MSC.412(97)
2018/07/01
New Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 July 2018 SOLAS 1105
Existing Ship Oil tankers and Bulk carriers 500GT or over 1 July 2018
Amendments to STCW Convention and STCW Code (requirements related to Polar water operations) STCW Convention and STCW Code
MSC.416(97), MSC.417(97)
2018/07/01
New Ship ships operating in polar waters All 1 July 2018 STCW 1105
Existing Ship ships operating in polar waters All 1 July 2018
MARPOL Annex I - Amendment to Form B of Supplements to the IOPP Certificate MARPOL Annex I
MEPC.276(70)
2018/03/01
New Ship Oil Tanker Oil/Chemical Tanker 150GT or over 1 March 2018 MARPOL 1103
Existing Ship Oil Tanker Oil/Chemical Tanker 150GT or over 1 March 2018
Declaration for HME substances, and revision for Form of Garbage Record Book MARPOL Annex V
MEPC.277(70)
2018/03/01
New Ship All All 1 March 2018 MARPOL 1135
Existing Ship All All 1 March 2018
Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.278(70), MEPC.282(70)
2018/03/01
New Ship All 5,000GT or over 1 March 2018 MARPOL 1139
Existing Ship All 5,000GT or over 1 March 2018
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.406(96)
2018/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2018
Contracting Governments may apply the amendments in whole or in part on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2017
SOLAS 1090
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2018
Contracting Governments may apply the amendments in whole or in part on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2017
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code SOLAS XI-1/2
MSC.405(96)
2018/01/01
New Ship Oil tanker and Bulk carrier 500 GT or over 1 January 2018 SOLAS 1090
Existing Ship Oil tanker and Bulk carrier 500 GT or over 1 January 2018
Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Convention

2017/09/08
New Ship All All 8 September 2017 BWM Convention 1086
Existing Ship All All 8 September 2017
Amendments to guidelines for the categorization of noxious liquid substances MARPOL Annex II/Appendix I
MEPC.270(69)
2017/09/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker All 1 September 2017 MARPOL 1078
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker All 1 September 2017
Discharge of sewage from passenger ships within special area MARPOL ANNEX IV
MEPC.274(69), MEPC.275(69)
2017/09/01
New Ship Passenger ship ALL - Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 June 2019
- Ships keel laid on or after 1 June 2019, in the absence of a building contract
- Ships delivered on or after 1 June 2021
MARPOL 1078
Existing Ship Passenger ship ALL - 1 June 2021 other than those specified in below;
- 1 June 2023 for existing passenger ships en route directly to or from a port located outside the special area and to or from a port located east of longitude 28˚10' E within the special area that do not make any other port calls within the special area
Amendments to the NOx Technical Code related to gas-fuelled engines and dual fuel engines NOx Technical Code
MEPC.272(69)
2017/09/01
New Ship ALL ALL Marine diesel engines installed on or after 1 September 2017 MARPOL 1078
Existing Ship - - -
Record for operational compliance with NOx Tier III emission control areas (ECA) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.271(69)
2017/09/01
New Ship All All 1 September 2017 MARPOL 1078
1126
Existing Ship All All 1 September 2017
MARPOL Annex I - Tanks for oil residues (sludge) MARPOL Annex I/12
MEPC.266(68)
2017/01/01
New Ship All All Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2017 MARPOL 1043
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2017
Polar Code and Amendment to MARPOL Annex I, II, IV and V MARPOL Annex I, II, IV and V
MEPC.264(68), MEPC.265(68)
2017/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2017 MARPOL
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2017
Safety measures of Polar Code SOLAS XIV, Polar Code
MSC.386(94), MSC.385(94)
2017/01/01
New Ship Ships operating in Polar Waters PS: All
Cargo ship: 500 GT or over
Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2017 SOLAS 1024
Existing Ship Ships operating in Polar Waters PS: All
Cargo ship: 500 GT or over
By the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after 1 January 2018
Venting arrangements of cargo tanks SOLAS II-2/4 and 11
MSC.392(95)
2017/01/01
New Ship Tanker 500 GT or over Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2017 SOLAS 1054
Existing Ship - - -
Newly enactment of the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) SOLAS II-1, II-2, IGF Code
MSC.391(95), MSC.392(95)
2017/01/01
New Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All 1. Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2017
2. Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2017, in the absence of a building contract
3. Ships delivered on or after 1 January 2021
SOLAS 1054
Existing Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels All Ships converted to use gases or other low-flashpoint fuels on or after 1 January 2017
Revision of certificate forms in SOLAS (IGF Code related) SOLAS Appendix
MSC.392(95), MSC.394(95), MSC.395(95)
2017/01/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
1 January 2017 SOLAS 1054
Existing Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
1 January 2017
Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code IMSBC Code
MSC.393(95)
2017/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 1 January 2017
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2016.
SOLAS 1054
1057
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 1 January 2017
Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2016.
Air quality control system SOLAS II-2/20
MSC.392(95)
2017/01/01
New Ship Ships fitted with vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
1 January 2017 SOLAS 1054
Existing Ship Ships fitted with vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
1 January 2017
Amendments to STCW and STCW Code (IGF Code related) STCW I, V, STCW Code
MSC.396(95), MSC.397(95)
2017/01/01
New Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels ALL 1. Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2017
2. Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2017, in the absence of a building contract
3. Ships delivered on or after 1 January 2021
STCW 1054
Existing Ship Ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels ALL Ships converted to use gases or other low-flashpoint fuels on or after 1 January 2017
Amendments to IGC Code IGC Code
MSC.370(93)
2016/07/01
New Ship Gas Carrier All Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Carriage of portable atmosphere-testing instruments for enclosed spaces SOLAS XI-1/ 7, MODU Code Chapter 15, 1989 MODU Code Chapter 15, 2009 MODU Code Chapter 15
MSC.380(94), MSC.382(94), MSC.383(94), MSC.384(94)
2016/07/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500 GT or over
MODU: All
1 July 2016 SOLAS 1024
1074
Existing Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500 GT or over
MODU: All
1 July 2016
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code SOLAS XI-1/2
MSC.381(94)
2016/07/01
New Ship Oil Tanker and Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 1 July 2016 SOLAS 1024
Existing Ship Oil Tanker and Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 1 July 2016
Verification of the gross mass of containers SOLAS VI/2
MSC.380(94)
2016/07/01
New Ship Ships carrying containers All 1 July 2016 SOLAS 1024
Existing Ship Ships carrying containers All 1 July 2016
Revision of certificate forms in SOLAS (Form C and Form E) SOLAS appendix
MSC.380(94)
2016/07/01
New Ship Cargo ship 500 GT or over 1 July 2016 SOLAS 1024
Existing Ship Cargo ship 500 GT or over 1 July 2016
Clarification of spaces to be provided with fire extinguishers SOLAS II-2/10
MSC.380(94)
2016/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500 GT or over 1 July 2016 SOLAS 1024
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500 GT or over 1 July 2016
MARPOL AnnexI -Amendment to regulation 43 MARPOL Annex I/43
MEPC.256(67)
2016/03/01
New Ship All All 1 March 2016 MARPOL 1018
Existing Ship All All 1 March 2016
MARPOL Annex VI -Amendments to regulations 2,13 and the supplement to the IAPP certificate MARPOL Annex VI/2,13,Appendix I
MEPC.258(67)
2016/03/01
New Ship All All 1 March 2016 MARPOL 1018
Existing Ship All All 1 March 2016
MARPOL Annex III -Amendment to the appendix on criteria for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form MARPOL Annex III/Appendix
MEPC.257(67)
2016/03/01
New Ship All All 1 March 2016 MARPOL
Existing Ship All All 1 March 2016
IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) III Code, ICLL, TONNAGE, SOLAS VI/39-41
A.1070(28), A.1083(28), A.1084(28), A.1085(28)
2016/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2016 LL, TONNAGE, SOLAS
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2016
Mandatory carriage requirements for a stability instrument MARPOL Annex I, IBC code, BCH code
MEPC.248(66), MEPC.249(66),MEPC.250(66)
2016/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Chemical Tanker All Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 MARPOL 991
1053
Existing Ship Oil Tanker, Chemical Tanker All the first renewal survey after 1 January 2016, but not later than 1 January 2021
IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) MARPOL ANNEX I,II,III,IV,V,VI
MEPC.246(66),MEPC.247(66)
2016/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2016 MARPOL
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2016
Extended Application of Inert Gas Systems SOLAS II-2/4, IBC Code, FSS Code Chapter 15
MSC.365(93), MSC.369(93), MSC.367(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker Chemical Tanker 8,000DWT or over Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Fire Resistance for Ventilation Systems SOLAS II-2/9
MSC.365(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Firefighting for Ships Designed to Carry Containers on or above the Weather Deck SOLAS II-2/10
MSC.365(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship Ships Designed to Carry Containers on or above the Weather Deck PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Means of Escape from Machinery Spaces SOLAS II-2/13
MSC.365(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Requirements for Vehicle Carriers Carrying Motor Vehicles with Compressed Hydrogen or Compressed Natural Gas in their Tanks as Fuel SOLAS II-2/20-1
MSC.365(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship Ships Carrying Motor Vehicles with Compressed Hydrogen or Compressed Natural Gas in their Tanks as Fuel Cargo ship: 500GT or over Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship Ships Carrying Motor Vehicles with Compressed Hydrogen or Compressed Natural Gas in their Tanks as Fuel Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2016
Installation of Stability Instruments IBC Code
MSC.369(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker All Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
1053
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker All By the first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021
Testing Requirements of Steering Gear SOLAS II-1/29
MSC.365(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
1 January 2016 
Ships regardless of date of construction may be applied this regulation.
SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Lifejackets Reference Test Device (RTD) LSA Code Chapter 2
MSC.368(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo ship: 500GT or over
Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.372(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2016 SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 1 January 2016
III Code made mandatory SOLAS Chapter XIII, ICLL(88 Protocol), STCW
MSC.373(93), MSC.374(93), MSC.375(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 1001
Existing Ship - - -
Installation of Stability Instruments IGC Code
MSC.370(93)
2016/01/01
New Ship Gas Carrier All Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2016 SOLAS 1001
1053
Existing Ship Gas Carrier All By the first renewal survey on or after 1 July 2016 but not later than 1 July 2021
Implementation of Tier III for new NOx emission control area (ECA) MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.251(66)
2015/09/01
New Ship All All Any designated on or after 1 January 2016 MARPOL 991
Existing Ship - - -
Expansion of scope of application of EEDI requirements MARPOL ANNEX VI
MEPC.251(66)
2015/09/01
New Ship LNG carrier, vehicle carrier, ro-ro cargo ship, ro-ro passenger ship, cruise passenger ship All -the building contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015; or
-in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 March 2016; or
-the delivery of which is on or after 1 September 2019.
MARPOL 991
1048
1073
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex I and II - Enforcement of the Code for Recognized Organization (RO Code) - MARPOL Annex I and II RO Code
MEPC.237(65), MEPC.238(65)
2015/01/01
New Ship All All 2015/01/01 MARPOL
Existing Ship All All 2015/01/01
IMSBC Code IMSBC Code
MSC.354(92)
2015/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 1 January 2015 SOLAS 965
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 1 January 2015
ISM Code Part A ISM Code Part A
MSC.353(92)
2015/01/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2015 SOLAS 965
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2015
Clarification on carriage requirements for BNWAS applied to ships constructed before 1 July 2002 SOLAS V/19
MSC.350(92)
2015/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship: 150GT or over PS: not later than the first survey after 2016/01/01 Cargo ship: 3,000GT or over: not later than the first survey after 2016/01/01 Cargo Ship of 500GT or over but less than 3,000GT: not later than the first survey on or after 2017/01/01 Cargo Ship of 150GT or over but less than 500GT: not later than the first survey on or after 2018/01/01
Passenger ship safety SOLAS III/19
MSC.350(92)
2015/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2015 SOLAS 965
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2015
Enclosed space entry and rescue drills SOLAS III/19, HSC COde, MODU Code
MSC.350(92), MSC.351(92), MSC.352(92), MSC.357(92), MSC.358(92), MSC.359(92)
2015/01/01
New Ship All Passenger Ship/Craft: All Cargo Ship/Craft: 500GT or above MODU: All 1 January 2015 SOLAS 965
Existing Ship All Passenger Ship/Craft: All Cargo Ship/Craft: 500GT or above MODU: All 1 January 2015
Adoption of the RO Code SOLAS XI-1/1, ICLL, Code for Recognized Organizations
MSC.349(92), MSC.350(92), MSC.356(92)
2015/01/01
New Ship All All 1 January 2015 SOLAS XI, LL, 965
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2015
Alternative methods for lifeboat drills on MODUs 2009 MODU Code Chapter 14
MSC.387(94)
2014/11/18
New Ship MODU All 18 November 2014 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex I - Amendment to Form A and Form B of Supplements to the IOPP Certificate - MARPOL Annex I
MEPC.235(65)
2014/10/01
New Ship All All 2014/10/01 MARPOL 958
Existing Ship All All 2014/10/01
MARPOL Annex I - Amendment to CAS (5) - CAS
MEPC.236(65)
2014/10/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL
Existing Ship Oil Tanker All 2014/10/01
Containment of fire for ro-ro spaces, etc. SOLAS II-2/9
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: Ships carrying not more than 36 passengers Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship - - -
Protection against noise SOLAS II-1/3-12,Code on noise levels on board ships
MSC.337(91), MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All 1,600GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship - - -
Fixed local application fire-fighting systems SOLAS II-2/10.5.6.3
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: 500GT or over Cargo ship: 2,000GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship - - -
Fire-fighter’s communication SOLAS II-2/10.4
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over The first survey after 1 July 2018
Types of fire-fighter’s outfits SOLAS II-2/1 & 10, FSS Code Chapter 3
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2019
Means of recharging breathing apparatus SOLAS II-2/15
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014
Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces SOLAS II-2/20
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship - - -
Recovery of persons from the water SOLAS III/17-1
MSC.338(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over The first periodical or renewal safety equipment survey after 1 July 2014, whichever comes first
Amendment to FSS Code Chapter 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 & 14 FSS Code Chapter 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 & 14
MSC.339(91)
2014/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 1 July 2014 SOLAS 947
Existing Ship
IBC Code - Amendments to Chapter 17, 18 and 19 of IBC Code - IBC Code
MEPC.225(64)
2014/06/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker All 2014/06/01 MARPOL 944
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker All 2014/06/01
Amendment to IBC Code Chapter 17, 18 & 19 IBC Code
MSC.340(91)
2014/06/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker All 1 June 2014 SOLAS 947
983
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker All 1 June 2014
Enlarge the summer zones at the South end of South Africa waters 1988 Protocol on Load Line Convention/Reg.47
MSC.329(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship All 24m or over 1 January 2014 LL 926
Existing Ship All 24m or over 1 January 2014
MARPOL Annex III - Prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form MARPOL Annex III
MEPC.193(61)
2014/01/01
New Ship All All 2014/01/01 MARPOL
Existing Ship All All 2014/01/01
Amendment to FSS Code Chapter 6 & 8 FSS Code Chapter 6, 8
MSC.327(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2014 SOLAS 926
Existing Ship - - -
Amendment to IMDG Code IMDG Code MSC.328(90)
MSC.328(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 1 January 2014 SOLAS 926
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 1 January 2014
Onboard stability computer or shore-based support for passenger ships SOLAS II-1/8-1
MSC.325(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship PS 120m or over, or having three or more main vertical zones 1 January 2014 SOLAS 926
Existing Ship - - -
Operational testing of free-fall lifeboats (free-fall testing) SOLAS III/20
MSC.325(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 926
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2014
Clarification of annual survey for EPIRB installed on high speed craft 2000 HSC Code/Chapter 14
MSC.326(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 926
Existing Ship High Speed Craft All 1 January 2014
ESP Code SOLAS XI-1
MSC.325(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 926
Existing Ship Oil Tanker and Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 1 January 2014
Minimum safe manning SOLAS V/14
MSC.325(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2014 SOLAS 926
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo ship: 500GT or over 1 January 2014
Prohibition of the blending of bulk liquid cargoes and production processes during sea voyages SOLAS VI/5-2
MSC.325(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 926
Existing Ship All All 1 January 2014
Clarification of transport information relating to the carriage of dangerous goods SOLAS VII/4
MSC.325(90)
2014/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 1 January 2014 SOLAS 926
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 1 January 2014
Load Line (Southern Winter Seasonal Zone) ICLL II/47
A.1082(28)
2013/12/06
New Ship All 24m or over 6 December 2013 LL
Existing Ship All 24m or over 6 December 2013
Amendments to NOx Technical Code enabling the separate certification of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the diesel engine NOx Technical Code
MEPC.217(63)
2013/08/01
New Ship All All 2013/08/01 MARPOL 914
Existing Ship All All 2013/08/01
MARPOL Annex I, II, IV, V and VI - Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V for small Islands developing states MARPOL Annex I, II, IV, V and VI
MEPC.216(63)
2013/08/01
New Ship All All 2013/08/01 MARPOL 914
Existing Ship All All 2013/08/01
MARPOL Annex VI - Mandatory requirement for SEEMP MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.203(62)
2013/01/01
New Ship All 400GT or over 2013/01/01 MARPOL 1048
1139
Existing Ship All 400GT or over 2013/01/01
MARPOL Annex VI - Mandatory requirement for EEDI MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.203(62)
2013/01/01
New Ship All 400GT or over Applied to new ships
(i) For which the building contract is placed on or after 2013/01/01;
or
(ii) In the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar
stage of construction on or after 2013/07/01;
or
(iii) The delivery of which is on or after 2015/07/01
MARPOL 1039
1048
1073
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex V - Prohibition of the discharge of garbage from ships in principle MARPOL Annex V
MEPC.201(62)
2013/01/01
New Ship All All 2013/01/01 MARPOL 872
Existing Ship All All 2013/01/01
MARPOL Annex IV - Discharge requirements of sewage treatment in Special Area for passenger ships MARPOL Annex IV
MEPC.200(62)
2013/01/01
New Ship PS All Contract or Keel laid (in the absence of a building contract) : on or after 2016/01/01; or the delivery of which is two years or more after 2016/01/01 MARPOL 872
Existing Ship PS All On or after 1 January 2018
MARPOL Annex VI - New Emission Control Area in the United States Caribbean Sea Area MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.202(62)
2013/01/01
New Ship All All 2014/01/01 MARPOL 866
Existing Ship All All 2014/01/01
Amendments to IMSBC Code IMSBC Code
MSC.318(89)
2013/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 2013/01/01 SOLAS 858
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC cargo All 2013/01/01
Amendments to LSA Code concerning lifeboat on-load release mechanisms LSA Code
MSC.320(89)
2013/01/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship:500GT or over 2014/07/01 SOLAS 858
Existing Ship - - -
Replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms SOLAS III/1.5
MSC.317(89)
2013/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS III 858
Existing Ship All PS: All
Cargo Ship:500GT or over
not later than the first scheduled dry-docking after 2014/07/01, but not later than 2019/07/01 for ships constructed before 2014/07/01
Installation of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems SOLAS II-2/7
MSC.308(88)
2012/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship:500GT or over 2012/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Annual testing of AIS SOLAS V/18
MSC.308(88)
2012/07/01
New Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship:150GT or over 2012/07/01 SOLAS 911
Existing Ship All PS: All Cargo Ship:150GT or over 2012/07/01
Comprehensive revision of existing FTP Code FTP Code
MSC.307(88)
2012/07/01
New Ship - - 2012/07/01 
Applied to fire test carried out on or after 1 July 2012
SOLAS
Existing Ship - - 2012/07/01 
Applied to fire test carried out on or after 1 July 2012
Supplementary Lighting for Passenger Ship SOLAS II-1/41.6
MSC.216(82) MSC.308(88)
2012/07/01
New Ship PS All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Pilot transfer arrangements Note (Requirements of specific applicable scope of implementation): 1. Prohibiting use of mechanical pilot hoist (New & Existing Ship) 2. Prohibiting shipside doors opening outwards for pilot transfer (Existing Ship) SOLAS V/23
MSC.308(88)
2012/07/01
New Ship All PS: All
Cargo Ship:150GT or over
Equipment and arrangements for pilot transfer installed on or after 2012/07/01

Note:
1. New and existing ships on or after 2012/07/01
SOLAS
Existing Ship All PS: All
Cargo Ship:150GT or over
Equipment and arrangements for pilot transfer installed on or after 2012/07/01 
Equipment and arrangements installed on or after 1 July 2012, which are a replacement of equipment and arrangements provided on ships before 1 July 2012, shall, in so far as is reasonable and practicable, comply with the requirements of this regulation.
Note:
1. New and existing ships on or after 2012/07/01
2. Not later than the first periodical survey after 2012/07/01 for ships constructed before 1994/01/01
Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems FSS Code Chapter 9
MSC.311(88)
2012/07/01
New Ship All PS:All Cargo Ship:500GT or over 2012/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) code IMDG Code
MSC.294(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 2012/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo All 2012/01/01
Specification of Sample extraction smoke detection systems FSS Code Chapter 10
MSC.292(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship All All 2012/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Portable Instrument for measuring oxygen SOLAS II-2/4
MSC.291(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship Tanker All 2012/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Tanker All 2012/01/01
Arrangements for fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems in double-hull and double-bottom spaces of oil tankers SOLAS II-2/4 FSS Code Chapter 16
MSC.291(87) MSC.292(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship Oil tanker 20,000 DWT or over 2012/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers SOLAS II-1/3-11
MSC.288(87)MSC.289(87)MSC.291(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship Crude oil tanker 5,000DWT or over 2013/01/01 
1.contracted on or after 1 January 2013
2.in the absence of a contract, constructed on or after 1 July 2013
3. delivered on or after 1 January 2016
SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
The international goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers SOLAS II-1/3-10
MSC.287(87) MSC.290(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship Oil tanker and Bulk carrier 150 m or over 2016/07/01@@1.contracted on or after 1 July 2016 2.in the absence of a contract, constructed on or after 1 July 2017 3. delivered on or after 1 July 2020\\1.2016年7月1日以降建造契約 2.建造契約無き場合2017年7月1日以降起工 3.2020年7月1日以降引き渡し SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Anthropometric criteria for liferaft LSA Code Chapter IV
MSC.293(87)
2012/01/01
New Ship All All 2012/01/01 SOLAS 881
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex VI - The Emission Control Area (ECA) extending 200 nautical miles from the coasts of the USA and Canada MARPOL Annex VI/13, 14
MEPC.190(60)
2011/08/01
New Ship All All 2012/08/01 MARPOL 832
Existing Ship All All 2012/08/01
MARPOL Annex I - Prohibition of use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area MARPOL I /Chapter 9
MEPC.189(60)
2011/08/01
New Ship All ships of the carriage in bulk as cargo or carriage and use as fuel specified in the regulation All 2011/08/01 MARPOL
Existing Ship All ships of the carriage in bulk as cargo or carriage and use as fuel specified in the regulation All 2011/08/01
MARPOL Annex I - Clarification of the definition of sludge and bilge MARPOL I/1, 12, 13, 17, 38
MEPC.187(59)
2011/01/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2011/01/01 MARPOL
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2011/01/01
MARPOL Annex I - Prevention of pollution during transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea (STS operations) MARPOL I/Chapter 8
MEPC.186(59)
2011/01/01
New Ship - - Approval of STS operations plan: First AS, IS or SS after 2011/01/01
STS operations and notification: 2012/04/01
MARPOL
Existing Ship Oil Tanker  engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea (STS operations) and their STS operations conducted on or after 1 April 2012 150GT or over Approval of STS operations plan: First AS, IS or SS after 2011/01/01
STS operations and notification: 2012/04/01
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code SOLAS VI, VII
MSC.268(85) MSC.269(85)
2011/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 2011/01/01 SOLAS 772
786
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo All 2011/01/01
Amendment to the requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods SOLAS II-2/1, 19
MSC.269(85)
2011/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All 2011/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo All first renewal survey on or after 2011/01/01
Amendment to HSC Code Chapter 7
MSC.271(85)
2011/01/01
New Ship High Speed Craft All 2011/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship High Speed Craft All First renewal survey on or after 2011/01/01
Prohibition on new installation of materials containing asbestos SOLAS II-1/3-5
MSC.282(86)
2011/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
New installation of materials on or after 2011/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
New installation of materials on or after 2011/01/01
Installation of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) SOLAS V/19
MSC.282(86)
2011/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: 500GT or over Cargo Ship: 3,000GT or over PS and Tanker: 2012/07/01 Cargo Ship other than Tanker of 10,000GT or over: 2013/07/01 Cargo Ship other than Tanker of 3,000GT or over but less than 10,000GT: 2014/07/01 SOLAS 907
Existing Ship ALL PS: 500GT or over Tanker: 3,000GT or over Cargo Ship other than Tanker: 10,000GT or over PS: not later than the first survey on or after 2014/07/01 Tanker: not later than the first survey on or after 2015/07/01 Cargo Ship other than Tanker of 50,000GT or over: not later than the first survey on or after 2016/07/01 Cargo Ship other than Tanker of 20,000GT or over but less than 50,000GT: not later than the first survey on or after 2017/07/01 Cargo Ship other than Tanker of 10,000GT or over but less than 20,000GT: not later than the first survey on or after 2018/07/01
Installation of bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) SOLAS V/19
MSC.282(86)
2011/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 150GT or over 2011/07/01 SOLAS 838
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 150GT or over PS and Cargo Ship of 3,000GT or over: not later than the first survey on or after 2012/07/01 Cargo Ship of 500GT or over but less than 3,000GT: not later than the first survey on or after 2013/07/01 Cargo Ship of 150GT or over but less than 500GT: not later than the first survey on or after 2014/07/01
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) SOLAS VI/5-1
MSC.282(86)
2011/01/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2011/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2011/01/01
Form of the certificates (1974 SOLAS / 1988 Protocol) SOLAS / Appendix
MSC.282(86) MSC.283(86)
2011/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2011/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2011/01/01
MARPOL Annex VI - VOC Management Plan MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.176(58)
2010/07/01
New Ship Crude oil tanker ALL 2010/07/01 MARPOL 810
Existing Ship Crude oil tanker ALL 2010/07/01
MARPOL Annex VI and NOx Technical Code - Next regulation for NOx and SOx MARPOL Annex VI, NOx Technical Code
MEPC.176(58)MEPC.177(58)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL See NK Technical Information No. 771 and 810 MARPOL 771
810
836
848
867
878
Existing Ship ALL ALL See NK Technical Information No. 771 and 810
Amendment to FSS Code Chapter 5
MSC.206(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL 500GT over 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Safety Center on Passenger Ship SOLAS II-2/23
MSC.216(82)
2010/07/01
New Ship PS All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
"Alternative Design and Arrangements" to SOLAS II-1 and III SOLAS II-1/55, III/38
MSC.216(82)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Navigation bridge visibility at conducting ballast water exchange SOLAS V/22.4
MSC.201(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL 55m or over 2010/07/01 SOLAS 668
Existing Ship ALL 55m or over 2010/07/01
Adult lifejacket for extra large persons SOLAS III/7.2.1
MSC.201(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 633
668
Existing Ship ALL All 2010/07/01
Infant lifejacket for passenger ship SOLAS III/7.2.1
MSC.201(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship PS ALL 2010/07/01 SOLAS 633
668
Existing Ship PS ALL 2010/07/01
Closure of Inmarsat-E service SOLAS IV/7,9,10
MSC.201(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2006.12.01 SOLAS 633
668
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2006.12.01
Sprinkler heads of windows with fire integrity SOLAS II-2/9.4.1.3.3
MSC.201(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship PS All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 633
668
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to LSA Code Chapter II
MSC.207(81)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL 500GT over 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Amendment to FSS Code Chapter 9
MSC.217(82)
2010/07/01
New Ship PS All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Amendment to ISM Code Section 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
MSC.273(85)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/07/01
Amendment to LSA Code Chapter IV, V
MSC.272(85)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Means for recharging breathing air cylinders for fire-fighter’s outfits SOLAS II-2/10
MSC.269(85)
2010/07/01
New Ship PS All 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Material used for ventilation ducts SOLAS II-2/9
MSC.269(85)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Installation requirements for doors approved without the sill being part of the frame SOLAS II-2/9
MSC.269(85)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
Doors installed on or after 2010/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
Doors installed on or after 2010/07/01
International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 SOLAS II-1/2, 5 ICLL 2008 IS Code
MSC.267(85) MSC.269(85) MSC.270(85)
2010/07/01
New Ship ALL 24m or over 2010/07/01 SOLAS II, LL 821
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex III - Amendment due to UN GHS MARPOL III
MEPC.156(55)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL All 2010/01/01 MARPOL 682
Existing Ship ALL All 2010/01/01
Amendments to HSC Code Chapter 8, 14
MSC.259(84) MSC.260(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship High Speed Craft Passenger Craft: All Cargo Craft: 500GT or over 2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship High Speed Craft Passenger Craft: All Cargo Craft: 500GT or over 2010/01/01
Installation, inspection and maintenance of means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships SOLAS II-1/3-9
MSC.256(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2010/01/01 
only inspection and maintenance requirements apply
SEARCH AND RESCUE LOCATING DEVICES (Radar transponder or AIS SART) SOLAS III/6, 26, IV/7
MSC.256(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2010/01/01
Means to prevent the blockage of drainage arrangements for closed vehicles and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces SOLAS II-2/20
MSC.256(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over first survey after 2010/01/01
Editorial correction SOLAS II-2/19
MSC.256(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2010/01/01
Emergency towing procedure SOLAS II-1/3-4
MSC.256(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2010/01/01 SOLAS 811
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
PS: 2010/01/01
Cargo Ship: 2012/01/01
Two separate controls for fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems SOLAS II-2/10
MSC.256(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 794
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
first scheduled dry-docking after 2010/01/01 
apply to ships constructed before 1 July 2002
Amendments to ESP Guideline A.744(18)
MSC.261(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS
Existing Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2010/01/01
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.262(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2010/01/01
Form of the certificates (1974 SOLAS / 1988 Protocol) SOLAS / Appendix
MSC.256(84) MSC.258(84)
2010/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/01/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2010/01/01
Amendments to INF Code Chapter 2
MSC.241(83)
2009/07/01
New Ship Ships carrying INF cargo ALL 2009/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) SOLAS VI/5-1
MSC.239(83)
2009/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2009/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2009/07/01
Form of the certificates (1974 SOLAS / 1988 Protocol) SOLAS / Appendix
MSC.239(83) MSC.240(83)
2009/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2009/07/01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2009/07/01
MARPOL Annex II - Amendment to IBC Code "Addition of Products" IBC Code Chapter 17,18,19
MSC.219(82)MEPC.166(56)
2009/01/01
New Ship Chemical tankers All 2009/01/01 MARPOL 691
707
Existing Ship Chemical tankers All 2009/01/01
Company and registered owner identification number SOLAS XI-1/3-1
MSC.194(80)
2009/01/01
New Ship - - 2009.01.01 SOLAS 633
Existing Ship - - 2009.01.01
Amendment to IBC Code "relating to Fire Protection" Chapter 11
MSC.219(82)
2009/01/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker 500GT or over 2009/01/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker 500GT or over 2009/01/01
Amendments to SOLAS II-1 concerning damage stability requirements SOLAS II-1
MSC.194(80)
2009/01/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 80m or over 2009.01.01 SOLAS 622
633
Existing Ship - - -
Safe return to port, evacuation and abandonment for Passenger Ship SOLAS II-1/8-1,II-21,II-2/22
MSC.216(82)
2009/01/01
New Ship PS All
120m or more, or having three or more main vertical zones
2010/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Flooding Detection Systems for Passenger Ship SOLAS II-1/22-1
MSC.216(82)
2009/01/01
New Ship PS All 2010/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Discharge of effluent generated by animals on board livestock carriers MARPOL Annex IV/11.1.1
MEPC.164(56)
2008/12/01
New Ship All All 2008/12/01 MARPOL 707
Existing Ship All All 2008/12/01
Editorial amendment to MARPOL Annex I regulation 38 (Reception Facilities) MARPOL Annex I/38.2.5
MEPC.164(56)
2008/12/01
New Ship All All 2008/12/01 MARPOL 707
Existing Ship All All 2008/12/01
AFS Convention International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001
-
2008/09/17
New Ship ALL ALL 2008/09/17 AFS 496
528
710
729
745
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2008/09/17
Editorial amendment to 1988 Protocol on Load Line Convention Reg.22,39
MSC.223(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship ALL 24m or over 2008/07/01 LL 691
Existing Ship - - -
Amendment to LSA Code Chapter I,IV,V,VI,VII
MSC.218(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship ALL All 2008/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Mandatory Requirement for Performance Standard for Protective Coating SOLAS II-1/3-2Performance Standard for Protective Coating
MSC.216(82)MSC.215(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship ALL 500GT or over 2008/07/01
1.contracted on or after 1 July 2008
2.in the absence of a contract, constructed on or after 1 January 2009
3. delivered on or after 1 July 2012
SOLAS 691
689
Existing Ship - - -
Fire Protection for Cabin Balcony of Passenger Ship SOLAS II-2/1,3,5,6,7,9,10
MSC.216(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship PS All 2008/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship PS All First Survey after 2008/07/01
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter III relating to Amend LSA Code SOLAS III
MSC.216(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2008/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Amendment to FSS Code Chapter 4,6,7,9
MSC.217(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship ALL All 2008/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Ammendment to 1994 HSC Code and 2000 HSC Code HSC Code
MSC.221(82) MSC.222(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship High Speed Craft All 2008/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship High Speed Craft All 2008/07/01
Amendment to IGC Code Chapter 1,3,11,12,19
MSC.220(82)
2008/07/01
New Ship Gas Carrier All 2008/07/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship Gas Carrier All 2008/07/01
MARPOL Annex I - Amendment to CAS (4) CAS
MEPC.155(55)
2008/03/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL 682
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 600GT and above 2008/03/01
MARPOL Annex I - Designation of "the Southern South Africa waters" as a Special Area MARPOL I/1.11
MEPC.154(55)
2008/03/01
New Ship ALL All 2008/03/01 MARPOL 682
Existing Ship ALL All 2008/03/01
Fire Protection for Cargo Area SOLAS II-2/4.5.2.3
MSC.216(82)
2008/01/01
New Ship Tanker 500GT or over 2008/01/01 SOLAS 691
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.205(81)
2008/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo ALL 2008/01/01 SOLAS 668
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG Cargo ALL 2008/01/01
Long-range Identification and Tracking System SOLAS V/19-1
MSC.202(81)
2008/01/01
New Ship ALL PS:ALL Cargo Ship:300GT or over 2008/12/31 SOLAS 668
Existing Ship ALL PS:ALL Cargo Ship:300GT or over First SR Survey after 2008/12/31
MARPOL Annex I - Definition of "Heavy Grade Oil" MARPOL I/21
MEPC.141(54)
2007/08/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL 657
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 600DWT and above 2007/08/01
MARPOL Annex IV - Introduce of "Port State control on operational requirements" MARPOL IV/13
MEPC.143(54)
2007/08/01
New Ship ALL All 2007/08/01 MARPOL 657
Existing Ship ALL All 2007/08/01
MARPOL Annex I - Fuel Oil Tank Protection MARPOL I/12A
MEPC.141(54)
2007/08/01
New Ship ALL All 
ship with an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600m3 and above
2007/08/01 
1.contracted on or after 1 August 2007
2.in the absence of a contract, constructed on or after 1 February 2008
3. delivered on or after 1 August 2010
MARPOL 657
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex I - Accidental oil outflow performance MARPOL I/23
MEPC.117(52)
2007/01/01
New Ship Oil tankers ALL 2010/01/01 
1.contracted on or after 1 January 2007
2.in the absence of a contract, constructed on or after 1 July 2007
3. delivered on or after 1 January 2010
MARPOL 608
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex I - Pump-room bottom protection MARPOL I/22
MEPC.117(52)
2007/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker 5,000DWT or over 2007/01/01@@constructed on of after 1 January 2007\\2007年1月1日以降建造 MARPOL 580
608
657
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex I - Designation of "the Oman area of the Arabian Sea" as a Special Area MARPOL I/1.11
MEPC.117(52)
2007/01/01
New Ship ALL All 2007/01/01 MARPOL 608
Existing Ship ALL All 2007/01/01
MARPOL Annex II - Amendments to IBC Code "4-categorized pollution system & Ship type" IBC Code
MEPC.119(52) MSC.176(79)
2007/01/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker 500GT or over 2007/01/01 MARPOL 580
608
622
655
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker 500GT or over 2007/01/01
MARPOL Annex II - 4-categorized pollution system MARPOL Annex II
MEPC.118(52)
2007/01/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker ALL 2007/01/01 MARPOL 580
608
655
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker ALL 2007/01/01
MARPOL Annex I - Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan MARPOL I/37.4
MEPC.117(52)
2007/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker 5,000DWT or over 2007/01/01 MARPOL 580
608
682
681
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 5,000DWT or over 2007/01/01
MARPOL Annex I - Amendment to CAS (3) CAS
MEPC.131(53)
2007/01/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL 638
Existing Ship Oil tankers 5000DWT or over 2007/01/01
Construction drawings onboard and Company SOLAS II-1/3-7
MSC.194(80)
2007/01/01
New Ship ALL 500GT or over 2007.01.01 SOLAS 622
633
Existing Ship - - -
Towing and Mooring Arrangements SOLAS II-1/3-8
MSC.194(80)
2007/01/01
New Ship ALL 500GT or over 2007.01.01 SOLAS 622
633
Existing Ship - - -
Survey requirements for double hull tankers A.744(18)
MSC.179(80)
2007/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 622
633
Existing Ship Oil Tankers 500GT or over 2007.01.01
Water level detectors for single hold cargo ships other than bulk carrier SOLAS II-1/23-3
MSC.194(80)
2007/01/01
New Ship Cargo ship 500GT or over 2007.01.01 SOLAS 622
633
Existing Ship Cargo ship 500GT or over first IS or SS on or after 2007.01.01
MARPOL Annex VI - Amendment to NOx Technical Code regarding "fa" value NOx Technical Code Chapter 5.2.1
MEPC.132(53)
2006/11/22
New Ship ALL All 2006/11/22 MARPOL 608
638
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex VI - Introduce of HSSC System MARPOL VI/2,5,6,7,8,9,Appendix I
MEPC.132(53)
2006/11/22
New Ship ALL ALL 2006/11/22 MARPOL 608
638
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2006/11/22
MARPOL Annex VI - Designation of "the North Sea area" as a SOx emission control area MARPOL VI/14(3)(a)
MEPC.132(53)
2006/11/22
New Ship ALL All 2007/11/22 MARPOL 608
638
654
Existing Ship ALL All 2007/11/22
Amendment to FTP Code concerning SO2 gas concentration for floor covering FTP Code
MSC.173(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2006.07.01 FTP Code 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
Structural redundancy requirements SOLAS XII/6
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 150m in length or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 622
Existing Ship - - -
Requirements of double side-skin spaces SOLAS XII/6
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 150m in length or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
Damage Stability and Sterength requirements for Double side-skin bulk carriers SOLAS XII/4&5
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 150m in length or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
New definition of "Bulk Carriers" SOLAS II-1/2 SOLAS XII/1
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship
Editorial amendment to SOLAS Reg.VII/10 SOLAS VII/10
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to 2000 HSC Code Reg.2.2.1.1
MSC.175(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship High Speed Craft ALL 2006.07.01 SOLAS 622
Existing Ship - - -
Form of the Certificates(clarification of completion date of renewal survey) SOLAS, LL, HSC Code, IBC Code, IGC Code, INF Code, ISM Code
MSC.170(79)-172(79), 173(79)-179(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 622
Existing Ship ALL 500GT or over 2006.07.01
S-VDR on Existing ships SOLAS V/20
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 588
622
664
Existing Ship ALL Cargo Ships 3000GT or over 2006.07.01 
First scheduled dry-docking survey after 1 July 2006 for 20,000GT and over
First scheduled dry-docking survey after 1 July 2007 for 3,000GT to 20,000
Definition of ship's length "L" SOLAS V/2,22
MSC.142(77)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2006.07.01 SOLAS 532
Existing Ship - - -
Mandatory carriage requirement for Free-fall lifeboat SOLAS III/32
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT and over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
Forms of the SE Certificate (SOLAS 1988 Protocol) SOLAS/Appendix
MSC.154(78)
2006/07/01
New Ship Cargo ships 500GT and over 2006.07.01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Cargo ships 500GT and over 2006.07.01
Amendments to SOLAS Chap. V concerning search and rescue service SOLAS V/2, 33, 34
MSC.153(78)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2006.07.01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2006.07.01
Form of the SE Certificates (1974 SOLAS) SOLAS/Appendix
MSC.152(78)
2006/07/01
New Ship Cargo ships 500GT and over 2006.07.01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Cargo ships 500GT and over 2006.07.01
Stability instruments SOLAS XII/11
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier less than 150m in length 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
Alternate hold loading Ban of single side-skin bulk carriers SOLAS XII/14
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship Bulk Carrier 150m in length or over 10 years of age after 2006.07.01
Owner's inspection and maintenance of bulk carrier hatch covers SOLAS XII/7
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Bulk carriers 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 622
Existing Ship Bulk carriers 500GT or over 2006.07.01
Amendments to Form of the Certificates (concerning S-VDR and IAMSAR Manual Vol. III) SOLAS/SE Records
MSC.170(79) MSC.171(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Cargo ship 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 622
Existing Ship Cargo ship 500GT or over 2006.07.01
Mandatory carriage of a gyro repeater at the main steering position SOLAS V/19
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL 500GT and over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
Daily Reporting SOLAS V/28
MSC.142(77)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 532
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2006.07.01
Inspection, maintenance and drills for life-saving appliances SOLAS III/19, 20
MSC.152(78)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 523
588
656
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2006.07.01
Electric Installation IEC 60092-502 SOLAS II-1/45 IBC Code Chap.10 IGC Code Chap.10
MSC.170(79) MSC.176(79)MSC.177(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Chemical Tanker, Gas Carrier 500GT or over 2007.01.01 SOLAS 588
622
Existing Ship - - -
Water tightness test for W.T. Door SOLAS II-1/18
MSC.170(79)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 622
Existing Ship - - -
Maintenance for Satellite EPIRBs SOLAS IV/15
MSC.152(78)
2006/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 588
664
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2006.07.01
Immersion suits every person onboard SOLAS III/32
MSC.152(78)
2006/07/01
New Ship Cargo Ship 500GT or over 2006.07.01 SOLAS 532
588
Existing Ship Cargo Ship 500GT or over First SE Survey after 2006.07.01
Amendment to Means of Access SOLAS II-1/3-6
MSC.151(78)
2006/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 20,000GT or over 2006.01.01 SOLAS 588
Existing Ship - - -
Revised Technical Provisions for means of access Technical Provisions
MSC.158(78)
2006/01/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 20,000GT or over 2006.01.01 SOLAS 588
Existing Ship - - -
32nd amendments to IMDG Code IMDG Code
MSC.157(78)
2006/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2006.01.01 SOLAS 588
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2006.01.01
MARPOL Annex IV - Revised MARPOL Annex IV MARPOL Annex IV
MEPC.115(51)
2005/08/01
New Ship ALL 400GT or over and less than 400 GT carrying 15 persons or more 2003.09.27  
- New ship means a ship: (a) for which the building contract is placed, or in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 27 September 2003;
(b) the delivery of which is three years or more after 27 September 2003.
MARPOL 545
580
Existing Ship ALL 400GT or over and less than 400 GT carrying 15 persons or more 2008.09.27  
Special requirement of the flag government to be checked.
MARPOL Annex V - Amendments to "Form of Garbage Record Book" MARPOL Annex V Appendix
MEPC.116(51)
2005/08/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2005/8/1 MARPOL 580
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2005/8/1
MARPOL Annex VI - Entry into force of MARPOL Annex VI Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto

2005/05/19
New Ship ALL ALL 2005.05.19 MARPOL 580
542
385
350
343
311
588
620
627
636
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2005.05.19
MARPOL Annex I - Heavy grade oil carriage ban for single hull tankers MARPOL I/13H
MEPC.111(50)
2005/04/04
New Ship - - - MARPOL 542
557
Existing Ship Oil Tanker  Single hull tankers carrying heavy grade oil 600DWT and over 2005.04.05
MARPOL Annex I - Amendments to CAS (2) CAS
MEPC.112(50)
2005/04/04
New Ship - - - MARPOL 542
557
580
597
Existing Ship Oil Tanker  Category 2 & 3 tankers of 15 years of age 5000DWT and over First IS or SS on or after 2005.04.05
MARPOL Annex I - Phase out for single hull tankers MARPOL I/13G
MEPC.111(50)
2005/04/04
New Ship - - - MARPOL 542
557
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 5000DWT or over 2005.04.05
Amendments to 1988 Protocol on Load Line Convention 1988 Protocol on Load Line Convention
MSC.143(77)
2005/01/01
New Ship ALL 24m or over 2005.01.01 LL 532
Existing Ship - - -
ESP (Sampling method of thickness measurement for longitudinal strength evaluation and repair method) A.744(18)
MSC.144(77)
2005/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 532
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 130m in length or over Ship's age 10 years or over
ISPS Code ISPS Code
Resolution 2
2004/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2004.07.01 ISPS 497
504
536
541
544
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2004.07.01
SOLAS Amendments related to IMDG Code SOLAS II-2/3, 19
MSC.134(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2004.07.01 SOLAS
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2004.07.01
Means of Access SOLAS II-1/3-6
MSC.134(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 20,000GT or over 2005.01.01 SOLAS 498
Existing Ship - - -
Technical Provision for means of access Technical Provision
MSC.133(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 20,000GT or over 2005.01.01 SOLAS 498
Existing Ship - - -
Water level detectors SOLAS XII/12
MSC.134(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2004.07.01 SOLAS 498
537
Existing Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over First Periodical Survey on or after 2004.07.01
Pumping system SOLAS XII/13
MSC.134(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2004.07.01 SOLAS 498
Existing Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over First IS or SS on or after 2004.07.01
Machinery Controls SOLAS II-1/31
MSC.134(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2004.07.01 SOLAS 498
Existing Ship - - -
Special measures to enhance maritime security SOLAS XI-2
Resolution 1
2004/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:500GT or over
2004.07.01 SOLAS 497
504
536
541
544
598
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:500GT or over
2004.07.01
Continuous Synopsis Record SOLAS XI-1/5
Resolution 1
2004/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2004.07.01 SOLAS 497
536
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2004.07.01
IMO Number SOLAS XI-1/3
Resolution 1
2004/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2004.07.01 SOLAS 497
505
536
541
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over First Docking Survey on or after 2004.07.01
AIS installation SOLAS V/19
Resolution 1
2004/07/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 497
Existing Ship ALL 300-50,000GT First SE survey on or after 2004.07.01 or up to 2004.12.31
Rader transponder for Ro-Ro passenger ships SOLAS III/26
MSC.134(76)
2004/07/01
New Ship RO-RO PS 500GT or over 2004.07.01 SOLAS 498
Existing Ship RO-RO PS 500GT or over First survey on or after 2004.07.01
MARPOL Annex I - Amendments to CAS (1) CAS
MEPC.99(48)
2004/03/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL 494
487
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 20,000DWT or over 2004.03.01
Mandatory on IMDG Code SOLAS VI, VII
MSC.123(75)
2004/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2004.01.01 SOLAS 468
Existing Ship Ships carrying IMDG cargo ALL 2004.01.01
Forms of the Certificate (SOLAS 1988 Protocol) SOLAS/Appendix
MSC.124(75)
2004/01/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2004.01.01 SOLAS
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2004.01.01
ESP (Further enhancing requirement for the aged ships) A.744(18)
MSC.125(75)
2004/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 468
Existing Ship Oil Tanker, Bulk Carrier 500GT or over Ship's age 15 years or over
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV (GMDSS) SOLAS IV
MSC.123(75)
2004/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 468
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 300GT or over 2004.01.01
Carriage of Vol.III of IAMSAR Manual SOLAS V/21
MSC.123(75)
2004/01/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2004.01.01 SOLAS 468
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2004.01.01
Amendment to COLREG COLREG
A.910(22)
2003/11/29
New Ship ALL ALL 2003.11.29 COLREG 448
489
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to INF Code INF Code
MSC.118(74)
2003/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying INF cargo ALL 2003.01.01 SOLAS 419
Existing Ship Ships carrying INF cargo ALL 2003.01.01
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter VII (INF Cargo) SOLAS VII/14
MSC.117(74)
2003/01/01
New Ship Ships carrying INF cargo ALL 2003.01.01 SOLAS 419
Existing Ship Ships carrying INF cargo ALL 2003.01.01
Amendments to 1994HSC Code 1994 HSC Code
MSC.119(74)
2003/01/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 419
Existing Ship High Speed Craft ALL 2003.01.01 
(VDR)
Ro-Ro PS: first survey after 2003.01.01
Passenger carft: not later than 2004.01.01
(AIS)
Passenger craft: not later than 2003.07.01
Cargo craft>=3000GT: not later than 2006.07.01
MARPOL Annex I - Phase out for single hull tankers MARPOL I/13G
MEPC.95(46)
2002/09/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL 404
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 5,000DWT or over 2003
ESP (Mandatory dry dock inspection) A.744(18)
MSC.105(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 406
Existing Ship Oil Tanker, Bulk Carrier 500GT or over Ship's age 15 years or over
ESP (Evaluation of ship's longitudinal strength) A.744(18)
MSC.105(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship - - - SOLAS 406
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 130m in length or over Ship's age 10 years or over
Amendments to IGC Code IGC Code
MSC.103(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship Gas Carrier ALL 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
463
476
Existing Ship Gas Carrier ALL 2002.07.01
Amendments to IBC Code IBC Code
MSC.102(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker ALL 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
461
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker ALL 2002.07.01 to 2005.07.01
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter V SOLAS V
MSC.99(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2002.07.01
Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 SOLAS II-2
MSC.99(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
434
462
467
478
526
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01
Emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships SOLAS II-1/43
MSC.99(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship Oil tankers, Chemical tankers 500GT or over 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship - - -
New installation of materials containing asbestos SOLAS II-1/3-5
MSC.99(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01
Emergency Towing Arrangement on Tankers SOLAS II-1/3-4
MSC.99(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship Oil Tanker, Chemical Tanker 20,000DWT or over 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship - - -
Forms of Certificates (SOLAS 1988 Protocol) SOLAS/Appendix
MSC.100(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship ALL PS: All
Cargo Ship:
500GT or over
2002.07.01
Amendments to ISM Code and SOLAS Chapter IX ISM Code
MSC.104(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01
2000HSC Code 2000HSC Code
MSC.97(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship High Speed Craft ALL 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to FTP Code FTP Code
MSC.101(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship High Speed Craft ALL 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship - - -
Amendments to FSS Code FSS Code
MSC.98(73)
2002/07/01
New Ship ALL PS: All Cargo Ship: 500GT or over 2002.07.01 SOLAS 406
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex V - Prohibition to dispose "incinerator ashes from plastic products which may contain toxic or heavy metal residues" into sea, etc MARPOL V/1,3,9
MEPC.89(45)
2002/03/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2002.03.01 MARPOL 383
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2002.03.01
MARPOL Annex III - Amendment to Appendix MARPOL III Appendix
MEPC.84(44)
2002/01/01
New Ship ALL ALL 2002.01.01 MARPOL 376
Existing Ship ALL ALL 2002.01.01
Form of the Certificate (SOLAS 1988 Protocol) SOLAS/Appendix
MSC.92(72)
2002/01/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2002.01.01 SOLAS 376
123
345
223
Existing Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2002.01.01
Form of the Certificates (1974 SOLAS) SOLAS/Appendix
MSC.91(72)
2002/01/01
New Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2002.01.01 SOLAS 376
Existing Ship Bulk Carrier 500GT or over 2002.01.01
Helicopter landing and pick-up areas SOLAS III/28.2
MSC.91(72)
2002/01/01
New Ship RO-RO PS 130m in length or over 2002.01.01 SOLAS 376
Existing Ship - - -
MARPOL Annex I - Establishment of CAS (Condition Assessment Scheme) CAS
MEPC.94(46)
2001/04/27
New Ship - - - MARPOL 404
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 20,000DWTor over 2005
MARPOL Annex II - SMPEP MARPOL II/16
MEPC.78(43)
2001/01/01
New Ship Chemical Tanker 150GT or over 2003.01.01 MARPOL 390
492
Existing Ship Chemical Tanker 150GT or over 2003.01.01
MARPOL Annex I - Phase out for single hull tankers MARPOL I/13G
MEPC.78(43)
2001/01/01
New Ship - - - MARPOL 376
Existing Ship Oil Tanker 20,000DWT or over 2003.01.01