KR Webzine Vol.126

The 99th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), was held on 16 - 25 May 2018. This ‘News Final’ notice has been prepared to help all affected stakeholders such as ship owners, ship builders, equipment manufacturers, administrations and class surveyors to take the required follow-up actions.

For your information, the amendments to the SOLAS conventions and related codes adopted at this session will enter into force on 1 January 2020, in accordance with the four‐year cycle of entry into force of amendments to the SOLAS Convention and related mandatory instruments.

Amendments to IMDG Code adopted at this session will also enter into force on 1 January 2020.

For your information, the formal IMO’s meeting reports for MSC 99 can be found in “imodocs” website (http://docs.imo.org) or “KR-CON” website. (http://krcon.krs.co.kr)