This Technical Information became null and void on 24 Dec 2019. Application of IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) Tec No.:TEC- 1057 (412kb) Contact:Material and Equipment Department Issued:3 Dec 2015 With regard to application of IMSBC Code (2015 Edition), please be informed as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.393(95) is referred to as "IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)" in this technical information. 1. Amendments of IMSBC Code The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 95th session (MSC95) and individual schedules of each cargo were amended. IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) enters into force on 1 January 2017 and is mandatory for all ships that load solid bulk cargoes. Prior to it, the current IMSBC Code "IMSBC Code (2014 Edition)" applies. 2. Guidance for IMSBC Code fitness certificate Regarding IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) fitness certificate, please refer to the attachment 1."Guidance