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 added or revised
The IMSBC Code 8th Amendment contains individual schedules of cargoes newly added or revised, which refer to Attachment 1. "Table 1 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on construction/equipment (IMSBC Code 8th Amendment)". When carrying these cargoes, rewriting of the IMSBC Code fitness certificate is required.

3. Request of issuing the IMSBC Code fitness certificate
In case requesting issuance of the fitness certificate for the IMSBC Code 8th Amendment, please refer to Attachment 2. "Guidance for the application of the IMSBC Code 8th Amendment fitness certificate".

4. Application of the IMSBC Code 8th Amendment on a voluntary basis
The IMSBC Code 8th Amendment may be applied on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2026 as a transition period. Therefore, in principle, ClassNK would issue IMSBC Code fitness certificates in accordance with the IMSBC Code 8th Amendment based on the following scheme.

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