Introduction to the Outcomes of MSC 96 Full-text PDF:TEC- 1090 (3962kb) Contact:External Affairs Department Issued:27 Sep 2016 The ninety-sixth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 96) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 11 to 20 May 2016. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 96 is provided as below for your information. 1. Mandatory Requirements adopted Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 96 are as follows: (1) Requirements of maintenance of lifeboats, etc. (See attachments 1 and 3) MSC resolution on the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear was adopted in conjunction with the adoption of the amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 to make t