The International Maritime Organization adopted amendments to theIMSBC Code (07-23) through resolution MSC.539(107). The amendments will enterinto force on 1 January 2025 and may be implemented on a voluntary basisfrom 1 January 2024. This document intends to bring the essential pointsof the amendments (07-23) to the attention of all concerned parties, includingall shipowners/operators, involved in the operation of ships subject to theIMSBC Code.