KR Webzine Vol.137

The Maritime Safety Committee’s (MSC)101st session was held at the International Maritime Organization from 5-14 June, 2019. The main issues and a summary of MSC 101 are below.

For your information, the amendments to SOLAS, FSS Code, IGF Code and LSA code adopted at this session, will enter into force on 1 January 2024 in accordance with SOLAS four year cycle entry into force scheme.  

In the case of the IBC Code, the amendment will enter into force from 1st January 2021 instead of following SOLAS four year cycle scheme, because amendments to IBC Code were discussed under MEPC although the code is subordinated by SOLAS.

Moreover, please be advised that the 2011 ESP Code consolidated version and amendments to IMSBC Code will enter into force from 1st January 2021.

In addition to the above, amendments to the SPS Code will enter into force from 1st January 2020 separately.