Draft Amendments for Technical Rules

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Draft amendments approved at the 2nd Meeting of the 2026 Technical Committee

Draft Rule Amendments Download Package

 
 
Draft Rule Amendments Download Package
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Hull

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Qualification of NDT Personnel
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Amendment related to Part C of the Rules for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships (2026 Amendment 1)
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Material

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IACS Unified Requirements Regarding Steel Forgings and Steel Casting
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Welding Procedure Qualification Tests and Related Requirements
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Machinery

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Requirements for the Storage and Use of Reductants in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems
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Addition of Emission Control Area (North-East Atlantic Ocean)
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Amendments to the NOx Technical Code to Allow the Use of Multiple Engine Operational Profiles for Marine Diesel Engines and Clarify Engine Test Cycles
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Amendments to the IGF Code (IMO Resolution MSC.567(109))
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Oil Mist Detection Arrangements
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Incorporation of IACS Unified Requirements for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
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Equipment

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Unified Interpretations on Fire-fighting Equipment
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Pilot Transfer Arrangements
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Safety Requirements related to the Use of Fuel Oil
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Lifting Appliances
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Review of Inspection Requirements for Gas Fuel Handling Equipment and Systems
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Electrical Installations

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Approval Requirements for Cables
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Offshore

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Anchor Handling Winches
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Survey

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Training of Personnel for In-water Survey Firms
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Tests and Assessments of the Secondary Barrier Effectiveness
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Survey of Doors and Inner Doors
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Review of the Structure of Part B of the Rules for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships
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Reorganisation of Requirements Concerning Surveys for Retroactive Application Requirements
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English-Japanease alignment

 
 
Alignment of Japanese and English Versions of the Rules
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Effective Date and Application

 
 
Effective Date and Application of Draft Amendments
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