Application of IMSBC Code 8th Amendment Tec No.:TEC- 1370 (1043kb) Contact:Material and Equipment Department Issued:5 Dec 2025 Please be informed the application of IMSBC Code Amendment 08-25 as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.575(110) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 8th Amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code 7th Amendment is valid until 31 December 2026. Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1332 dated 11 October 2024 will be revoked on 31 December 2026. 1. Application of the IMSBC Code 8th Amendment The IMSBC Code 8th Amendment to revise individual schedules of cargoes was adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee 110th session (MSC110) held in July 2025. The Amendment will enter into force on 1 January 2027 and will be mandatory for all ships loading solid bulk cargoes on or after 1 January 2027. 2. Cargoes newly