list of resolutions adopted by the assembly, council, fal

List of Resolutions adopted by

the Assembly, Council, FAL, LC, LEG, LP,

MEPC, MSC, and TC Committee

according to subject headings

(12 August 2013)

Head Subject (E) 1 GENERAL

1.01 IMO Convention 1.02 Acceptance of duties 1.021 Conventions relating to maritime safety 1.022 Conventions relating to marine pollution prevention 1.023 Other Matters 1.03 IMO policy 1.031 General 1.032 Work programme 1.04 Meetings 1.041 Conferences 1.042 Assembly 1.043 Council 1.044 Maritime Safety Committee 1.045 Marine Environment Protection Committee 1.046 Technical Co-operation Committee 1.047 Other meetings 1.05 Appointment of the Secretary-General 1.06 External relations 1.061 Host State 1.062 United Nations and specialized agencies 1.063 Intergovernmental organizations 1.064 Non-governmental organizations 1.065 Joint Inspection Unit 1.07 Immunities and privileges 1.08 Other matters

2 ADMINISTRATIVE 2.01 Financial Regulations 2.02 Staff Regulations and Staff Rules 2.03 Biennial work programme and budget 2.04 Working Capital Fund 2.05 Assessment and arrears 2.051 Assessment 2.052 Arrears

2.06 Audits and accounts 2.061 Appointment of the External Auditor 2.062 Audits and accounts 2.07 Headquarters 2.08 Other matters

3 LEGAL 4 MARITIME SAFETY

4.01 General 4.011 Survey and certification 4.012 Port State Control 4.013 Marine casualties 4.014 Relations between Governments, shipowners and masters 4.015 Piracy and unlawful acts 4.016 Other matters 4.017 Ports 4.02 Amendments to the SOLAS Convention 4.03 Ship design, construction and equipment 4.031 Intact stability 4.032 Subdivision and damage stability 4.033 Load lines 4.034 Manoeuvring and steering gear 4.035 Tonnage measurement 4.036 Other matters 4.04 Fire safety 4.041 Fire safety requirements 4.042 Inert gas systems 4.043 Fire test procedures 4.044 Other matters 4.05 Fishing vessels 4.06 Bulk chemicals 4.061 Chemical tankers 4.062 Gas carriers 4.07 Special types of ships and craft 4.071 Hydrofoils and air-cushion vehicles 4.072 Mobile offshore drilling units 4.073 Nuclear merchant ships 4.074 Other types of ship 4.08 Navigation 4.0801 Aids to navigation 4.0802 Collision regulations 4.0803 Hydrography 4.0804 Incident and ship reporting systems 4.0805 Navigation in special areas 4.0806 Navigational and meteorological warnings 4.0807 Navigational equipment and other aids 4.0808 Navigational vocabulary 4.0809 Noise 4.0810 Ocean data acquisition systems (ODAS) 4.0811 Pilotage 4.0812 Ships' routeing 4.0813 Weather 4.0814 Other matters 4.0815 Places of Refuge

4.09 Life-saving appliances 4.091 Liferafts 4.092 Testing of life-saving appliances 4.093 Other matters 4.10 Radiocommunications 4.101 Distress and safety measures 4.102 Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRB) 4.103 International Code of Signals 4.104 Performance standards for radio equipment 4.105 VHF 4.106 Unlawful broadcasts 4.107 Maritime Assistance Services (MAS) 4.11 Search and rescue 4.111 Recovery of persons from the water 4.12 Human Element 4.121 General 4.122 Training 4.123 Watchkeeping 4.124 Manning 4.125 ISM Code 4.13 Cargoes 4.131 Dangerous goods 4.132 Solid bulk cargoes 4.133 Containers 4.134 Stowage and securing of cargo 4.135 Other matters

5 PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION FROM SHIPS

5.01 General 5.02 Amendments to conventions 5.03 Prevention of pollution (oil) 5.031 General 5.032 Oily-water separating and monitoring equipment 5.033 Oil/Water interface detectors 5.034 Segregated ballast tanks (SBT) and dedicated clean ballast tanks (CBT) 5.035 Crude oil washing (COW) 5.04 Prevention of pollution (noxious liquid substances in bulk) 5.05 Prevention of pollution (harmful substances in packaged form) 5.06 Prevention of pollution (sewage) 5.07 Prevention of pollution (garbage) 5.08 Reception facilities for wastes from ships 5.09 Implementation of conventions 5.091 Prevention of pollution (oil) 5.092 Control of ships and discharges 5.093 Contravention of conventions and penalties 5.094 Surveys and certification 5.095 Tonnage measurement for the purposes of MARPOL 73/78 5.10 Reporting of incidents involving harmful substances 5.11 Combating of spillages 5.12 Prevention of air pollution from ships 5.13 Hazardous and noxious substances 5.14 Ship Recycling 5.15 Ballast Water Management 5.16 Port State Control under MARPOL

6 PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY DUMPING 6.01 Organizational matters 6.02 Settlement of disputes 6.03 Scientific advice 6.04 Annexes to the London Dumping Convention 6.05 Incineration at sea 6.06 Disposal at sea of radioactive wastes 6.07 Disposal at sea of persistent materials 6.08 Disposal of dredged material 6.09 Transfrontier movement of wastes for disposal at sea 6.10 Monitoring 6.11 Strategies and policy 6.12 London Protocol (LP) 6.13 Ocean Fertilization

7 TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION

7.01 General 7.02 Technical co-operation programme 7.03 World Maritime University 7.04 International Maritime Law Institute 7.05 International Maritime Academy 7.06 Integration of women in the Maritime Sector

8 FACILITATION OF MARITIME TRAFFIC

8.01 General 8.02 Stowaways

9 MARITIME SECURITY 10 DATABASES

10.01 GISIS (Global Integrated Shipping Information System)

StatusSubject Resolution Number and Title

C.3(XI) 1964. [No resolution was adopted under this number]

1 GENERAL

1.01 IMO Convention

A.5(I) 1959. Status of the Convention on IMCO

C.1(III) 1960. Status of the Convention [Two Council resolutions were given the number 1]

A.69(ES.II) 1964. Amendments to Articles 17, 18 and 28 of the IMCO Convention

A.70(IV) 1965. Amendment to Article 28 of the Convention on the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization

A.106(IV) 1965. Status of the IMCO Convention

C.28(XVI) 1966. Amendments to Articles 17 and 18 of the CO Convention; status of ratifications

A.315(ES.V) 1974. Amendments to the IMCO Convention

A.352(IX) 1975. Acceptance of the 1974 amendments to the IMCO Convention

A.358(IX) 1975. Amendments to the IMCO Convention Corrected by A.371(X)

A.361(IX) 1975. Interpretation of the IMCO Convention concerning voting rights in the Maritime Safety Committee

A.371(X) 1977. Correction of Assembly resolution A.358(IX) Corrects A.358(IX)

A.400(X) 1977. Amendments to the Convention on the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization

A.450(XI) 1979. Amendments to the Convention on the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization

A.724(17) 1991. Amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (Institutionalization of the Facilitation Committee)

A.735(18) 1993. Amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization

C.73(84) 2000. 1993 amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization

C.75(88) 2002. 1991 amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (institutionalization of the Facilitation Committee)

A.945(23) 2003. 1991 Amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (Institutionalization of the Facilitation Committee)

1.02 Acceptance of duties


1.021 Conventions relating to maritime safety

A.2(I) 1959. Acceptance of duties under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (1948) -- revision of the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1948)

A.83(IV) 1965. Acceptance of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960, and of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1960

A.259(VIII) 1973. Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

A.260(VIII) 1973. International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972

A.350(IX) 1975. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

A.397(X) 1977. Acceptance of the Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat)

1.022 Conventions relating to marine pollution prevention

A.8(I) 1959. Acceptance of duties under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil (1954)

A.51(III) 1963. Acceptance by the Organization of additional duties consequent upon the International Conference on Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1962

A.395(X) 1977. Acceptance of duties under the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972

1.023 Other Matters

A.3(I) 1959. Acceptance of duties in connection with the International Code of Signals

A.4(I) 1959. Acceptance of duties in connection with the establishment of the Group of Experts on the Unification of Maritime Tonnage Measurement

C.64(XLV) 1980. Early and wider ratification of the 1971 Fund Convention

1.03 IMO policy

1.031 General

A.26(II) 1961. Admission of new Member States -- the Islamic Republic of Mauritania


C.41(XX) 1968. Review of the Organization's work

A.195(VI) 1969. Review of the Organization's methods of work and the total financial burden falling upon Member States

A.250(VII) 1971. Implementation of United Nations General Assembly resolutions on apartheid and on the Declaration of the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples

A.310(VIII) 1973. Exclusion of the Governments of Portugal and South Africa from the Assembly and all conferences and meetings of IMCO

A.356(IX) 1975. Application of Article 42 of the IMCO Convention

A.449(XI) 1979. Improved methods and procedures for communication between the Secretary-General and Member Governments

A.500(XII) 1981. Objectives of the Organization in the 1980s

A.505(XII) 1981. Establishment of permanent missions by Member Governments

C.72(70) 1993. Participation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) in the principal and subsidiary organs of IMO

A.900(21) 1999. Objectives of the Organization in the 2000s

A.909(22) 2001. Policy making in IMO -- setting the Organization's policies and objectives

1.032 Work programme

A.33(II) 1961. Work programme of the Organization

A.64(III) 1963. Work programme of the Organization

A.98(IV) 1965. Work programme

A.99(IV) 1965. Work programme of the Organization

A.237(VII) 1971. Acceleration of the Maritime Safety Committee's work programme

A.248(VII) 1971. Long-term work programme of the Organization

A.303(VIII) 1973. Long-term work programme of the Organization

A.367(IX) 1975. Long-term work programme of the Organization (1978-1982)

A.405(X) 1977. Long-term work programme of the Organization

A.456(XI) 1979. Long-term work programme of the Organization

A.510(XII) 1981. Long-term work programme of the Organization

A.554(13) 1983. Long-term work plan of the Organization (up to 1990)










A.943(23) 2003. Long-term work plan of the Organization (up to 2010) Revoked by A.971(24)

A.944(23) 2003. Strategic plan for the Organization (for the six-year period 2004 to 2010)

Revoked by A.970(24)


A.946(23) 2003. Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme

A.970(24) 2005. Strategic Plan for the Organization (for the six-year period 2006 to 2011)

Revokes A.944(23), Revoked by A.989(25)

A.971(24) 2005. High-level Action Plan of the Organization and priorities for the 2006-2007 biennium


A.974(24) 2005. Framework and procedures for the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme

A.975(24) 2005. Future development of the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme

A.989(25) 2007. Strategic plan for the organization (for the six-year period 2008 to 2013)


A.990(25) 2007. High-level action plan of the organization and priorities for the 2008-2009 biennium






A.1013(26) 2009. Guidelines on the application of the strategic plan and the high-level action plan of the organization

A.1018(26) 2009. Further development of the voluntary IMO member state audit scheme


Revokes A.1011(26)


Revokes A.1012(26)

1.04 Meetings

1.041 Conferences

C.2(VI) 1962. International Convention on Load Lines

A.53(III) 1963. Convening of the International Conference on Load Lines

C.4(XI) 1964. Facilitation of travel and transport

A.79(IV) 1965. Arrangements for an International Conference on Load Lines in 1966

A.87(IV) 1965. Convening of an International Conference on Tonnage Measurement

A.133(V) 1967. International Conference on Load Lines, 1966

A.134(V) 1967. International Conference on Tonnage Measurement

A.171(ES.IV) 1968. Convening of a conference on 'Torrey Canyon' matters

A.191(VI) 1969. International Conference on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969

A.193(VI) 1969. International Conference on Container Traffic

A.202(VII) 1971. International Conference on Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1971

A.241(VII) 1971. International Conference on Marine Pollution, 1973

A.242(VII) 1971. Preparations for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm, 5--16 June 1972)


A.243(VII) 1971. International Convention on Ocean Data Acquisition Systems (ODAS)

A.245(VII) 1971. United Nations/IMCO Conference on International Container Traffic, 1972

A.261(VIII) 1973. International Conference on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973

A.296(VIII) 1973. International Conference on Marine Pollution, 1973

A.304(VIII) 1973. International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

A.305(VIII) 1973. International Conference on the Establishment of an International Maritime Satellite System

A.731(17) 1991. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992

1.042 Assembly

A.6(I) 1959. Report of the Credentials Committee

A.13(I) 1959. Rules of Procedure for subsequent sessions of the Assembly

A.27(II) 1961. Rules of Procedure

A.43(II) 1961. Determination of date and place of the third session of the Assembly, in 1963

A.68(III) 1963. Determination of date and place of the fourth session of the Assembly, in 1965

C.17(XI) 1964. Financial provisions for an extraordinary session of the Assembly

A.71(IV) 1965. Amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly consequent upon amendments to Articles 17, 18 and 28 of the IMCO Convention

A.72(IV) 1965. Amendment to rule 3 and rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly

A.111(V) 1967. Amendments to Articles 17, 18 and 28 of the Convention: consequential amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly

A.314(VIII) 1973. Convening of an extraordinary session of the Assembly

A.398(X) 1977. Approval of reports of committees

A.726(17) 1991. Apportionment of expenses among Member States and amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly

A.780(19) 1995. Amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly consequent upon the introduction of electronic counting of votes for election of Council members

A.781(19) 1995. Amendments to rules 56bis and 56ter of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly

1.043 Council

A.22(II) 1961. Presentation of the report of the Council in accordance with Article 24 of the Convention

A.316(ES.V) 1974. Wider representation in the Council

A.1000(25) 2007. Implementation of part (C) of article 17 to the IMO convention


1.044 Maritime Safety Committee

A.9(I) 1959. Election of Members of the Maritime Safety Committee, as provided in Article 28 of the Convention

A.12(I) 1959. Election of Members of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.40(II) 1961. Report on request by the first Assembly for an Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the constitution of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.41(II) 1961. Presentation of the report of the Maritime Safety Committee, transmitted by the Council

A.54(III) 1963. Adoption of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.97(IV) 1965. Adoption of the report of the Maritime Safety Committee

C.30(XVI) 1966. Consideration of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee sessions held in January and in May 1966

A.135(V) 1967. Adoption of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.190(VI) 1969. Adoption of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.238(VII) 1971. Adoption of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.290(VIII) 1973. Adoption of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee

A.318(IX) 1975. Adoption of the reports of the Maritime Safety Committee

1.045 Marine Environment Protection Committee

A.297(VIII) 1973. Establishment of a Marine Environment Protection Committee

A.346(IX) 1975. Approval of the reports of the Marine Environment Protection Committee

1.046 Technical Co-operation Committee

C.45(XXI) 1968. Technical assistance matters

C.49(ES.IV) 1969. Technical co-operation

C.55(XXVIII) 1972. Establishment of a Committee on Technical Co-operation

A.359(IX) 1975. Establishment of an ad hoc working group

A.360(IX) 1975. Institutionalization of the Committee on Technical Co-operation

1.047 Other meetings

A.17(I) 1959. Dissolution of the Preparatory Committee

C.54(XXVIII) 1972. Constitution of a Facilitation Committee


A.317(ES.V) 1974. Establishment of an ad hoc working group

A.401(X) 1977. Establishment of an ad hoc working group

1.05 Appointment of the Secretary-General

A.1(I) 1959. Approval of the appointment of the Secretary-General by the Council

C.1(I) 1959. Conditions of service of the Secretary-General [Two Council resolutions were given the number 1]

A.44(ES.I) 1963. Approval of the appointment of the Secretary-General by the Council

C.24(XIV) 1965. Post adjustment for the Secretary-General

C.33(XVII) 1966. Election of a new Secretary-General

A.112(V) 1967. Approval of the appointment of the Secretary-General by the Council

A.258(VII) 1971. Approval of the appointment of the Secretary-General by Council

C.56(XXIX) 1972. Contract of the Secretary-General

A.262(VIII) 1973. Approval of appointment of the Secretary-General by Council

A.396(X) 1977. Contract of the Secretary-General

A.463(XII) 1981. Contract of the Secretary-General

A.558(14) 1985. Contract of the Secretary-General

A.636(16) 1989. Approval of appointment of the Secretary-General

A.733(18) 1993. Appointment of the Secretary-General



C.74(86) 2001. Appointment of the Secretary-General

A.937(23) 2003. Approval of the appointment of the Secretary-General

A.1010(25) 2007. Renewal of the appointment of the Secretary-General

A.1035(27) 2011. Approval of the appointment of the Secretary-General

1.06 External relations

1.061 Host State

A.56(III) 1963. Relations with the host State

C.16(XI) 1964. Relations with the host State

A.104(IV) 1965. Relations with the host State

A.908(22) 2001. Agreement with the host State regarding the extension of privileges and immunities to permanent representatives and divisional directors

A.908(22) 2002. Rev.1 Agreement with the Host State Regarding the Extension of Privileges and Immunities to Permanent Representatives and Divisional Directors


1.062 United Nations and specialized agencies

A.7(I) 1959. Agreement on relationship with the United Nations

A.11(I) 1959. Relationship with other specialized agencies and other international organizations

A.30(II) 1961. Consideration of Agreement between International Atomic Energy Agency and Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization

A.57(III) 1963. Relationship with the UN, specialized agencies, IAEA and other international organizations

C.14(XI) 1964. Report on an agreement with the United Nations

C.15(XI) 1964. Report on another agreement with the United Nations

A.103(IV) 1965. Agreement between FAO and IMCO

C.31(XVII) 1966. Relations with the United Nations and the specialized agencies. Safety of fishing vessels.

A.116(V) 1967. Arrangements with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

A.201(VI) 1969. International Labour Organisation

A.244(VII) 1971. Co-operation with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission

A.353(IX) 1975. Co-operation between IMCO and the ILO on the subject of sub-standard ships

C.61(XL) 1978. IMCO's responsibilities and competence in the fields of multimodal transport, containerization and the maritime carriage of dangerous goods

1.063 Intergovernmental organizations

C.51(XXII) 1969. Relations with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

1.064 Non-governmental organizations

A.31(II) 1961. Approval of the rules for the admission to consultative status of non-governmental international organizations

A.42(II) 1961. Approval of the provisional consultative status granted to non-governmental international organizations by the Council

A.58(III) 1963. Relations with the non-governmental international organizations; review of the list of non-governmental international organizations in consultative status; relations with the International Maritime Committee

A.105(IV) 1965. Relations with non-governmental organizations

A.143(V) 1967. Relations with the non-governmental organizations

A.199(VI) 1969. Relations with the non-governmental organizations

A.251(VII) 1971. Relations with non-governmental international organizations

A.312(VIII) 1973. Relations with non-governmental international organizations


A.370(IX) 1975. Relations with non-governmental international organizations

A.407(X) 1977. Review of the list of non-governmental organizations in consultative status

A.457(XI) 1979. Relations with non-governmental international organizations

A.512(XII) 1981. Relations with non-governmental international organizations

A.556(13) 1983. Relations with non-governmental international organizations





A.734(18) 1993. Relations with non-governmental organizations










1.065 Joint Inspection Unit

C.38(XX) 1968. Treatment of reports of the Joint Inspection Unit

C.52(XXIII) 1969. Treatment of reports of the Joint Inspection Unit

A.256(VII) 1971. Continuation of the Joint Inspection Unit

A.313(VIII) 1973. Continuation of the Joint Inspection Unit

C.58(XXXVI) 1976. Continuation of the Joint Inspection Unit

A.408(X) 1977. Statute of the Joint Inspection Unit

C.60(XXXVIII) 1977. Statute of the Joint Inspection Unit

1.07 Immunities and privileges

A.10(I) 1959. Report of the Assembly on the final text of the annex to the General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies

A.25(II) 1961. General Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies

A.55(III) 1963. General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies

C.37(XX) 1968. Revised text of annex XII to the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies


1.08 Other matters

A.24(II) 1961. Programme appraisal in the economic, social and human rights fields

A.45(III) 1963. Banning of nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in outer space and under water

A.145(V) 1967. Appreciation of the services of M. Jean Georges Roullier to the Organization

C.35(XX) 1968. National co-ordination

A.204(VII) 1971. Appreciation of the services of Mr. Hjalmar R. Bardarson

C.53(XXVIII) 1972. Matters arising from General Assembly resolutions 275(XXVI) and 396(V) relating to the representation of China

A.295(VIII) 1973. Appreciation of the services of Mr. Colin Goad to the Organization

A.354(IX) 1975. Progressive use of Spanish as a working language of the Organization

C.59(XXXVII) 1976. Retirement of Captain Saveliev, Secretary of MSC, from the Organization

C.63(XLII) 1979. Measures for reducing documentation

A.594(14) 1985. Contribution of IMO to the programme for the International Year of Peace 1986

A.679(16) 1989. Appreciation of the services to the Organization of Mr. C.P. Srivastava

C.70(64) 1990. Appreciation of the services to the Organization of Mr. Thomas A. Mensah

A.870(20) 1997. 1998 International Year of the Ocean

A.911(22) 2001. Uniform wording for referencing IMO instruments

MSC.121(74) 2001. Use of the Spanish language in IMO instruments relating to maritime safety

A.936(23) 2003. Appreciation of the services to the Organization of Mr. William A. O'Neil

A.1033(27) 2011. Day of the seafarer

A.1034(27) 2011. Appreciation of the services to the organization of Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos

MEPC.241(65) 2013. Appreciation of the services to the Marine Environment Protection Committee by Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou

1.0807

MSC.253(83) 2007. Adoption of the performance standards for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment

10 DATABASES

10.01 GISIS (Global Integrated Shipping Information System)

A.1029(26) 2009. Global integrated shipping information system (GISIS)


2 ADMINISTRATIVE

2.01 Financial Regulations

A.14(I) 1959. Financial Regulations of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization


A.32(II) 1961. Amendment to the Financial Regulations Revoked by A.1017(26)

A.59(III) 1963. Amendment to the Financial Regulations Revoked by A.1017(26)

A.75(IV) 1965. Amendments of the Financial Regulations Revoked by A.1017(26)

C.22(XIV) 1965. Proposed amendments to the Financial Regulations

A.253(VII) 1971. Amendment to the Financial Regulations Revoked by A.1017(26)

A.301(VIII) 1973. Amendments to the Financial Regulations Revoked by A.1017(26)

A.364(IX) 1975. Amendment to Financial Regulations Revoked by A.1017(26)

A.845(20) 1997. Amendments to the Organization's Financial Regulations and Financial Rules


A.1017(26) 2009. Revision of the organization‟s financial regulations (effective 1 January 2010)

Revokes A.14(I), A.32(II), A.59(III), A.75(IV), A.253(VII), A.301(VIII), A.364(IX), A.845(20)

A.1042(27) 2011. Revision of the organization's financial regulations (effective 1 January 2012)

2.02 Staff Regulations and Staff Rules

A.15(I) 1959. Staff Regulations of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization

A.35(II) 1961. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the second financial period 1962/63 -- amendment to the Staff Regulations

C.11(XI) 1964. Amendments to the Staff Regulations

C.12(XI) 1964. Amendments to the Staff Regulations

C.13(XI) 1964. Amendments to the Staff Rules

C.18(XIII) 1964. Grading system for General Service personnel

C.25(XIV) 1965. Grading system for General Service personnel

C.26(XIV) 1965. Professional salary scales

C.29(XVI) 1966. Salary scales

C.47(XXI) 1968. Professional salary scales

C.48(XXI) 1968. Common grading standards

2.03 Biennial work programme and budget


A.18(I) 1959. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the first financial period

A.34(II) 1961. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the second financial period 1962/63

A.36(II) 1961. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the first financial period -- supplementary estimates for 1961

A.65(III) 1963. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the third financial period 1964/65

A.101(IV) 1965. Budget for the fourth financial period 1966/67: staff establishment


C.19(XIV) 1965. Work programme and budget

C.20(XIV) 1965. Application of uncommitted balances of appropriations for 1964 (cost of moving to new Headquarters)

C.21(XIV) 1965. Application of uncommitted balances of appropriations for 1964 (printing costs in 1965)

A.142(V) 1967. Work programme and budget for the fifth financial period 1968/69

C.34(XVIII) 1967. Work programme and budget (1968/69)

C.46(XXI) 1968. Carry-over to 1969 of uncommitted balances of 1968 appropriations

A.198(VI) 1969. Work programme and budget for the sixth financial period 1970/71

A.254(VII) 1971. Supplementary estimates for 1971

A.255(VII) 1971. Work programme and budget for the seventh financial period 1972/73

A.302(VIII) 1973. Supplementary estimates for 1973

A.306(VIII) 1973. Work programme and budget for the eighth financial period 1974/75

A.366(IX) 1975. Supplementary estimates, 1975

A.368(IX) 1975. Currency of the IMCO budget

A.369(IX) 1975. Work programme and budget for the ninth financial period 1976/77

A.406(X) 1977. Work programme and budget for the tenth financial period 1978/79

A.455(XI) 1979. Budgetary deficit for 1979

A.458(XI) 1979. Work programme and budget for the eleventh financial period 1980/81

A.459(XI) 1979. Rate of exchange for estimating the budget and assessments for 1981

C.62(XLII) 1979. Work programme and budget for the eleventh financial period 1980/81

C.65(XLV) 1980. Budget and assessments for 1981

A.511(XII) 1981. Work programme and budget for the twelfth financial period 1982/83

C.66(49) 1982. Budget and assessments for 1983

A.555(13) 1983. Work programme and budget for the thirteenth financial period 1984-1985


A.592(14) 1985. Budget for 1985

A.593(14) 1985. Work programme and budget for the fourteenth financial period 1986-1987


A.632(15) 1987. Denomination of the currency of the IMO regular budget and assessments

A.633(15) 1987. Work programme and budget for the fifteenth financial period 1988-1989


C.69(61) 1988. Revised budget for 1989

A.644(16) 1989. Work programme and budget for the sixteenth financial period 1990-1991

C.71(65) 1990. Revised budget for 1991

A.730(17) 1991. Work programme and budget for the seventeenth financial period 1992-1993

A.778(18) 1993. Work programme and budget for the eighteenth financial period 1994-1995

A.837(19) 1995. Work programme and budget for the nineteenth financial period 1996-1997

A.838(19) 1995. Integrated technical co-operation programme: transfer of funds from the surplus of the Printing Fund


A.844(20) 1997. Work programme and budget for the twentieth financial period 1998-1999

A.877(21) 1999. Work programme and budget for the twenty-first financial period 2000-2001

A.906(22) 2001. Work programme and budget for the twenty-second financial period 2002-2003

A.942(23) 2003. Work programme and budget for the twenty-third financial period 2004-2005

A.969(24) 2005. Work programme and budget for the twenty-fourth financial period 2006-2007

A.991(25) 2007. Programme budget for the twenty-fifth financial period 2008-2009

A.1014(26) 2009. Results-based budget for the 2010-2011 biennium Revokes A.101(IV), A.200(VI), A.307(VIII)

A.1039(27) 2011. Results-based budget for the 2012-2013 biennium

2.04 Working Capital Fund

A.19(I) 1959. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the first financial period. Resolution relating to the Working Capital Fund

A.37(II) 1961. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the second financial period 1962/63 -- Working Capital Fund

A.66(III) 1963. Staff establishment and adoption of the budget for the third financial period 1964/65: Working Capital Fund

C.8(XI) 1964. Status of the Working Capital Fund

A.74(IV) 1965. Working Capital Fund

C.23(XIV) 1965. Status of the Working Capital Fund

A.137(V) 1967. Working Capital Fund

A.196(VI) 1969. Working Capital Fund

A.240(VII) 1971. Working Capital Fund

A.292(VIII) 1973. Working Capital Fund

A.363(IX) 1975. Working Capital Fund

A.403(X) 1977. Arrears of contributions and the Working Capital Fund

A.453(XI) 1979. Arrears of contributions and the Working Capital Fund

A.508(XII) 1981. Working Capital Fund

A.552(13) 1983. Working Capital Fund

A.589(14) 1985. Working Capital Fund


2.05 Assessment and arrears

2.051 Assessment

A.20(I) 1959. Apportionment of expenses among Member States

A.38(II) 1961. Apportionment of expenses among Member States

A.67(III) 1963. Apportionment of expenses among Member States

A.76(IV) 1965. Apportionment of expenses among Member States

A.550(13) 1983. Apportionment of expenses among Member States

A.726(17) 1991. Apportionment of expenses among Member States and amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly

2.052 Arrears

A.77(IV) 1965. Arrears of contributions

A.291(VIII) 1973. Arrears of contributions

A.403(X) 1977. Arrears of contributions and the Working Capital Fund

A.453(XI) 1979. Arrears of contributions and the Working Capital Fund

A.507(XII) 1981. Arrears of contributions

A.551(13) 1983. Arrears of contributions








A.875(21) 1999. Arrears of contributions -- Working Capital Fund

A.904(22) 2001. Arrears of contributions -- Working Capital Fund



A.968(24) 2005. Presentation of Arrears of contributions




2.06 Audits and accounts

2.061 Appointment of the External Auditor

A.23(II) 1961. Approval of appointment of External Auditor

A.46(III) 1963. Approval of the appointment of the External Auditor

A.138(V) 1967. Appointment of an External Auditor

A.257(VII) 1971. Appointment of the External Auditor


A.355(IX) 1975. Appointment of the External Auditor

A.462(XI) 1979. Appointment of the External Auditor

A.557(13) 1983. Appointment of the External Auditor




A.878(21) 1999. Appointment of the external auditor


A.995(25) 2007. Renewal of the appointment of the external auditor

A.1036(27) 2011. Appointment of the external auditor

2.062 Audits and accounts

A.16(I) 1959. Review of expenditures and approval of accounts of the Preparatory Committee

A.60(III) 1963. Review of expenditure and approval of accounts

C.9(XI) 1964. Presentation of the accounts for 1963 and the External Auditor's report thereon

A.73(IV) 1965. Presentation of the final accounts and audit report for the second financial period

A.141(V) 1967. Presentation of the final accounts and audit report for the third financial period

C.39(XX) 1968. Final accounts for the fourth financial period, and on the UNDP (technical assistance) account for 1967, and the External Auditor's report thereon

A.197(VI) 1969. Presentation of the final accounts and audit report for the fourth financial period

A.252(VII) 1971. Presentation of the final accounts and audit report for the fifth financial period

A.300(VIII) 1973. Presentation of the final accounts and audit report for the sixth financial period

A.365(IX) 1975. Presentation of accounts and audit report

A.404(X) 1977. Presentation of accounts and audit reports

A.409(X) 1977. Disposition of cash surpluses for 1976 and 1977

A.454(XI) 1979. Presentation of accounts and audit reports

A.509(XII) 1981. Presentation of accounts and audit reports

A.553(13) 1983. Presentation of accounts and audit reports







A.843(20) 1997. Presentation of accounts and audit report








2.07 Headquarters

A.61(III) 1963. IMCO Headquarters accommodation

A.308(VIII) 1973. Headquarters facilities and accommodation

A.362(IX) 1975. Headquarters facilities and accommodation

A.402(X) 1977. Headquarters facilities and accommodation

A.460(XI) 1979. Loans for financing installation costs in the new Headquarters building

A.506(XII) 1981. Headquarters facilities and accommodation

A.547(13) 1983. Headquarters facilities and accommodation

A.548(13) 1983. Guidelines for hire of conference facilities at IMO Headquarters

A.833(19) 1995. Headquarters facilities and accommodation

C.76(100) 2008. Refurbishment of the headquarters building

2.08 Other matters

A.39(II) 1961. United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

C.6(XI) 1964. Establishment of a new working group on the contribution system

C.7(XI) 1964. Currency of contributions

C.10(XI) 1964. Report on investment of funds

A.100(IV) 1965. Printing Fund

A.200(VI) 1969. Printing Fund Revoked by A.1014(25)

A.307(VIII) 1973. Printing Fund Revoked by A.1014(25)

A.309(VIII) 1973. International Civil Service Commission

A.777(18) 1993. Work methods and organization of work in committees and their subsidiary bodies

A.993(25) 2007. Voluntary donation of interest earnings under the contributions incentive scheme to the technical co-operation fund

3 LEGAL



A.173(ES.IV) 1968. Participation in official inquiries into maritime casualties


C.44(XXI) 1968. Activities in the field of maritime law

A.249(VII) 1971. Amendment procedures in conventions for which IMCO is depositary

A.293(VIII) 1973. Amendment procedures for conventions of which IMCO is depositary


A.294(VIII) 1973. Voting rights on proposed amendments to conventions of which IMCO is depositary

MEPC.1(II) 1974. Establishment of the list of substances to be annexed to the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other Than Oil

A.361(IX) 1975. Interpretation of the IMCO Convention concerning voting rights in the Maritime Safety Committee

A.729(17) 1991. Future development of the intergovernmental oil pollution liability and compensation system based on the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969, and the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971

A.899(21) 1999. Acceptance of CLC insurance certificates

LEG.1(82) 2000. Adoption of amendments of the limitation amounts in the protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969

LEG.2(82) 2000. Adoption of amendments of the limits of compensation in the protocol of 1992 to amend the international convention on the establishment of an international fund for compensation for oil pollution damage, 1971

A.988(24) 2005. Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention: Reservation concerning the issue and acceptance of insurance certificates with special exceptions and limitations

LEG.5(99) 2012. Adoption of amendments of the limitation amounts in the protocol of 1996 to the convention on limitation of liability for maritime claims, 1976

4 MARITIME SAFETY

A.740(18) 1993. Interim guidelines to assist flag States Revoked by A.847(20)

A.847(20) 1997. Guidelines to assist flag States in the implementation of IMO instruments


A.973(24) 2005. Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments


A.996(25) 2007. Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments, 2007

Revokes A.973(24), Revoked by A.1054(27),

A.1019(26) 2009. Amendments to the code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments, 2007


A.1043(27) 2011. Periodic review of administrative requirements in mandatory IMO instruments

A.1054(27) 2011. Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments, 2011

Revokes A.996(25), A.1019(26)

4.01 General


MSC.336(90) 2012. Adoption of measures aimed at enhancing the safety of passenger ships

4.011 Survey and certification

A.413(XI) 1979. Guidelines on surveys and inspections under the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and under the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

Superseded by A.560(14)

A.465(XII) 1981. Amendments to the guidelines on mandatory annual surveys, unscheduled inspections of all cargo ships as well as intermediate surveys on tankers of 10 years of age and over, under the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974


A.560(14) 1985. Guidelines on surveys required by the 1978 SOLAS Protocol, the International Bulk Chemical Code and the International Gas Carrier Code

Amended by MSC.84(70) Supersedes A.413(XI), A.465(XII)

A.561(14) 1985. Translation of the text of certificates (Refer to MSC/Circ.704)

MSC.17(58) 1990. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

Amends MSC.5(48),

MSC.18(58) 1990. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

Amends A.212(7)

A.718(17) 1991. Early implementation of the harmonized system of survey and certification

Amended by A.745(18)

MSC.25(60) 1992. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

A.739(18) 1993. Guidelines for the authorization of organizations acting on behalf of the Administration

Amended by MSC.208(81)

A.744(18) 1993. Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers

Amended by MSC.49(66), MSC.105(73), MSC.125(75), MSC.144(77), MSC.261(84), Refer to MSC/Circ.696, A.798(19),

A.745(18) 1993. Early implementation of the harmonized system of survey and certification

Amends A.718(17)

A.746(18) 1993. Survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification

Revokes A.466(XII), MEPC.11(18), MEPC.25(23) with regard to HSSC, Amended by MSC.83(70), Revoked by A.948(23)

A.789(19) 1995. Specifications on the survey and certification functions of recognized organizations acting on behalf of the Administration

A.794(19) 1995. Surveys and inspections of ro-ro passenger ships

MSC.49(66) 1996. Amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744(18))

Amends A.744(18)

A.866(20) 1997. Guidance to ships' crews and terminal personnel for bulk carrier inspections


MSC.83(70) 1998. Amendments to the survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification (resolution A.746(18))

Amends A.746(18)

MSC.84(70) 1998. Amendments to the guidelines on surveys required by the 1978 SOLAS Protocol, the International Bulk Chemical Code and the International Gas Carrier Code (resolution A.560(14))

Amends A.560(14)

A.881(21) 1999. Self-assessment of flag State performance Revoked by A.912(22)

A.883(21) 1999. Global and uniform implementation of the harmonized system of survey and certification (HSSC)

MSC.92(72) 2000. Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974


MSC.105(73) 2000. Amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744(18), as amended)

Amends A.744(18)

MSC.108(73) 2000. Recommendation on compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2.2.1.1 of annex 12 to annex B to resolution A.744(18)

A.923(22) 2001. Measures to prevent the registration of "phantom" ships

MSC.125(75) 2002. Amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744(18) as amended)

Amends A.744(18)

A.948(23) 2003. Revised survey guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification


A.948(23) 2003. Revised survey guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification


A.959(23) 2003. Format and guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

MSC.169(79) 2004. Standards for owners‟ inspection and maintenance of Bulk Carrier hatch covers

MSC.197(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (Resolution A.744(18), as amended)

MSC.198(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the format and guidelines for the maintenance of the continuous synopsis record (CSR)

MSC.208(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines for the authorization of organizations acting on behalf of the administration (Resolution A.739(18))

Amends A.739(18)

A.997(25) 2007. Survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification, 2007


MSC.261(84) 2008. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (Resolution A.744(18), as amended)

Amends A.744(18)

A.1020(26) 2009. Amendments to the survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification, 2007

Revokeb by A.1053(27)

A.1057(27) 2011. Issue of wreck removal certificates to bareboat-registered vessels

MEPC.237(65) 2013. Adoption of the code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code)

MSC.349(92) 2013. Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code)


4.012 Port State Control

A.321(IX) 1975. Procedures for the control of ships Superseded by A.466(XII)

A.390(X) 1977. Procedures for the control of ships under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960, and the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

A.466(XII) 1981. Procedures for the control of ships Amended by A.597(15), Revoked by A.746(18) with regard to HSSC, A.787(19)

A.597(15) 1987. Amendments to the procedures for the control of ships

Amends A.466(XII), Revoked by A.787(19)

A.681(17) 1991. Procedures for the control of operational requirements related to the safety of ships and pollution prevention


A.682(17) 1991. Regional co-operation in the control of ships and discharges

A.787(19) 1995. Procedures for port State control Revokes A.466(XII), A.542(13), A.597(15), A.742(18), MEPC.26(23), Amended by A.882(21), Revoked by A.1052(27)

A.882(21) 1999. Amendments to the Procedures for port State control (resolution A.787(19))

Amends A.787(19), Revoked by A.1052(27)

A.1052(27) 2011. Procedures for port state control, 2011 Revokes A.787(19), A.882(21)

A.1053(27) 2011. Survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification (HSSC), 2011

Revokes A.997(25), A.1020(26), MEPC.180(59)

4.013 Marine casualties

A.121(V) 1967. Examination of the reports submitted to the Organization under regulation 19 of chapter I of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.173(ES.IV) 1968. Participation in official inquiries into maritime casualties


A.203(VII) 1971. Recommendation on the conclusion of agreements and arrangements between States on the question of access and employment of foreign sea-borne salvage equipment in territorial waters

A.322(IX) 1975. The conduct of investigations into casualties

A.440(XI) 1979. Exchange of information for investigations into marine casualties


A.637(16) 1989. Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations Revoked by A.849(20)

A.849(20) 1997. Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents

Revokes A.173(ES.IV), A.440(XI), A.637(16), Amended by A.884(21)


A.884(21) 1999. Amendments to the Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents (resolution A.849(20))

Amends A.849(20)

MSC.255(84) 2008. Adoption of the Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (casualty investigation code)

4.014 Relations between Governments, shipowners and masters

A.441(XI) 1979. Control by the flag State over the owner of a ship

A.442(XI) 1979. Personnel and material resource needs of Administrations for the investigation of casualties and contraventions of conventions

A.443(XI) 1979. Decisions of the shipmaster with regard to maritime safety and marine environment protection

A.898(21) 1999. Guidelines on shipowners' responsibilities in respect of maritime claims

A.959(23) 2003. Format and guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

MSC.198(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the format and guidelines for the maintenance of the continuous synopsis record (CSR) (Resolution A.959(23)

4.015 Piracy and unlawful acts

A.461(XI) 1979. Barratry and unlawful seizure of ships and their cargoes

A.504(XII) 1981. Barratry, unlawful seizure of ships and their cargoes and other forms of maritime fraud

A.545(13) 1983. Measures to prevent acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships

A.584(14) 1985. Measures to prevent unlawful acts which threaten the safety of ships and the security of their passengers and crews

A.683(17) 1991. Prevention and suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships

A.738(18) 1993. Measures to prevent and suppress piracy and armed robbery against ships

A.922(22) 2001. Code of practice for the investigation of the crimes of piracy and armed robbery against ships


A.924(22) 2001. Review of measures and procedures to prevent acts of terrorism which threaten the security of passengers and crews and the safety of ships

A.979(24) 2005. Piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the Coast of Somalia


A.1002(25) 2007. Piracy and armed robbery against ships operating in waters off the coast of Somalia


A.1025(26) 2009. Code of practice for the investigation of the crimes of piracy and armed robbery against ships

Revokes A.922(22)


A.1026(26) 2009. Piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia


A.1044(27) 2011. Piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia

Revokes A.1026(26)

A.1058(27) 2011. Collation and preservation of evidence following an allegation of a serious crime having taken place on board a ship or following a report of a missing person from a ship, and pastoral and medical care of victims

4.016 Other matters

C.27(XIV) 1965. Simla Rules

A.144(V) 1967. Simla Rules

A.311(VIII) 1973. Safety of maritime navigation

A.350(IX) 1975. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

A.351(IX) 1975. Use of metric units in the SI system in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and other future instruments

A.412(XI) 1979. Acceptance and enforcement of international instruments relating to maritime safety and marine environment protection

A.596(15) 1987. Safety of passenger ro-ro ferries



A.773(18) 1993. Enhancement of safety of life at sea by the prevention and suppression of unsafe practices associated with alien smuggling by ships

Refer to A.867(20),

MSC.62(67) 1996. Guidelines for safe access to tanker bows

A.852(20) 1997. Guidelines for a structure of an integrated system of contingency planning for shipboard emergencies

A.864(20) 1997. Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships


A.867(20) 1997. Combating unsafe practices associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea

Refer to A.773(18),

A.872(20) 1997. Guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships engaged in international maritime traffic

Revised by A.985(24), Revoked by MSC.228(82), FAL.9(34)

A.893(21) 1999. Guidelines for voyage planning

A.912(22) 2001. Self-assessment of flag State performance Revokes A.881(21)

A.914(22) 2001. Measures to further strengthen flag State implementation

A.930(22) 2001. Guidelines on provision of financial security in case of abandonment of seafarers

A.931(22) 2001. Guidelines on shipowners' responsibilities in respect of contractual claims for personal injury to or death of seafarers

MEPC.99(48) 2002. Amendments to the condition assessment scheme

MSC.128(75) 2002. Performance standards for a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS)


MSC.133(76) 2002. Technical provisions for means of access for inspections

MEPC.112(50) 2003. Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme

MSC.158(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the technical provisions for means of access for inspections

A.985(24) 2005. Revision of the Guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships (resolution A.872(20))

Revises A.872(20)

A.987(24) 2005. Guidelines for fair treatment of seafarers in the event of maritime accidents

MEPC.131(53) 2005. Amendments to the condition assessment scheme (CAS)

LEG.3(91) 2006. Adoption of guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident

MSC.228(82) 2006. Revised guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships engaged in international maritime traffic

Revokes A.872(20)

A.999(25) 2007. Guidelines on voyage planning for passenger ships operating in remote areas

FAL.9(34) 2007. Revised guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships engaged in international maritime traffic

Revokes A.872(20)

MSC.242(83) 2007. Use of the long-range identification and tracking information for maritime safety and marine environment protection purposes

A.1021(26) 2009. Code on alerts and indicators, 2009 Revokes A.830(19)

A.1050(27) 2011. Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships

Revokes A.864(20)

A.1056(27) 2011. Promotion as widely as possible of the application of the 2006 guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident

4.017 Ports

A.786(19) 1995. Strategy for ship/port interface

4.02 Amendments to the SOLAS Convention

A.108(ES.III) 1966. Amendments to chapter II of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.122(V) 1967. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.146(ES.IV) 1968. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.174(VI) 1969. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.205(VII) 1971. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.263(VIII) 1973. Amendments to chapters II,III,IV and V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960


A.264(VIII) 1973. Amendment to chapter VI of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

Incorporated in SOLAS 74; valid for certain ships under SOLAS 60, Revokes A.185(VI)

MSC.1(XLV) 1981. 1981 amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

Incorporates A.210(VII), A.211(VII), A.271(VIII), A.323(IX), A.324(IX), A.325(IX), A.326(IX), A.327(IX), A.335(IX), A.336(IX), A.344(IX), A.372(X), A.418(XI)

MSC.2(XLV) 1981. 1981 amendments to the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

A.515(13) 1983. Future amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

MSC.6(48) 1983. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974






Refer to A.713(17)

MSC.23(59) 1991. Adoption of the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk

MSC.24(60) 1992. Amendments to chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (Fire safety measures for existing passenger ships)

Refer to A.752(18)

MSC.26(60) 1992. Amendments to chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (Existing ro-ro passenger ships)


Refer to A.752(18), Amends MSC/Circ.669






MSC.65(68) 1997. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended


MSC.79(70) 1998. Interpretation of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers


MSC.89(71) 1999. Interpretation of the provisions of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers











MSC.151(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended



MSC.154(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

MSC.170(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended

MSC.171(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

MSC.194(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended





MSC.227(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974


MSC.240(83) 2007. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended





MSC.269(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended


MSC.283(86) 2009. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974








MSC.343(91) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974



4.03 Ship design, construction and equipment

MSC.287(87) 2010. Adoption of the International goal-based Ship Construction Standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers

4.031 Intact stability

A.49(III) 1963. Approval of the recommendations of the Maritime Safety Committee on stability information for ships carrying grain

A.52(III) 1963. Intact stability of fishing vessels

A.88(IV) 1965. Intact stability of fishing vessels

A.167(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on intact stability for passenger and cargo ships under 100 metres in length

Superseded by A.749(18), Amended by A.206(VII)

A.168(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on intact stability of fishing vessels Amended by A.268(VIII)

A.206(VII) 1971. Amendments to the recommendation on intact stability for passenger and cargo ships under 100 metres in length (resolution A.167(ES.IV)) with respect to ships carrying deck cargoes

Amends A.167(ES.IV), Superseded by A.749(18)

A.207(VII) 1971. Recommendation for an interim simplified criterion for decked fishing vessels under 30 metres in length


A.208(VII) 1971. Recommendation on construction of fishing vessels affecting the vessel's stability and crew safety

A.268(VIII) 1973. Amendments to recommendation on intact stability of fishing vessels appendix V -- recommended practice on portable fish-hold divisions (resolution A.168(ES.IV))

A.269(VIII) 1973. Recommendation for skippers of fishing vessels on ensuring a vessel's endurance in conditions of ice formation

A.562(14) 1985. Recommendation on a severe wind and rolling criterion (weather criterion) for the intact stability of passenger and cargo ships of 24 metres in length and over


A.650(16) 1989. An example of alternative intact stability criteria for twin-pontoon column-stabilized semisubmersible units

(Refer to the 1989 MODU Code (res. A.649(16))

A.749(18) 1993. Code on Intact Stability for All Types of Ships Covered by IMO Instruments

Amended by MSC.75(69) Supersedes A.167(ES.IV), A.168(ES.IV), A.206(VII), A.562(14)

MSC.75(69) 1998. Amendments to the Code on Intact Stability for All Types of Ships Covered by IMO Instruments (resolution A.749(18))

Amends A.749(18)

MSC.141(76) 2002. Revised model test method under resolution 14 of the 1995 SOLAS Conference

MSC.267(85) 2009. Adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code)


MSC.319(89) 2011. Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code)

DRAFT Amends MSC.267(85)

4.032 Subdivision and damage stability

A.265(VIII) 1973. Regulations on subdivision and stability of passenger ships as an equivalent to part B of chapter II of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

A.266(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on a standard method for establishing compliance with the requirements for cross-flooding arrangements in passenger ships

A.324(IX) 1975. Recommendation on position of collision bulkheads in cargo ships

Incorporated in MSC.1(XLV)

A.651(16) 1989. An example of alternative stability criteria for a range of positive stability after damage or flooding for column-stabilized semisubmersible units

(Refer to the 1989 MODU Code (res. A.649(16))

A.684(17) 1991. Explanatory notes to the SOLAS regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over

See also MSC.76(69)

A.750(18) 1993. Damage stability standard for existing ro-ro passenger ships

A.793(19) 1995. Strength and securing and locking arrangements of shell doors on ro-ro passenger ships

MSC.76(69) 1998. Extended application of the Explanatory notes to the SOLAS regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over (resolution A.684(17))

See also A.684(17)

MSC.245(83) 2007. Recommendation on a standard method for evaluating cross-flooding arrangements


MSC.281(85) 2009. Explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations

MSC.362(92) 2013. Revised Recommendation on a Standard Method for Evaluating Cross-flooding Arrangements

4.033 Load lines

A.172(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation for uniform application and interpretation of regulation 27 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

Superseded by A.320(IX)

A.231(VII) 1971. Amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

Incorporated in the 1988 LL Protocol

A.319(IX) 1975. Amendment to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

Incorporated in 1988 LL Protocol

A.320(IX) 1975. Regulation equivalent to regulation 27 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

Amended by A.514(13), Supersedes A.172(ES.V),

A.410(XI) 1979. Ratification of the 1975 amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

A.411(XI) 1979. Amendment to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966


A.513(13) 1983. Amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966


A.514(13) 1983. Amendments to the regulation equivalent to regulation 27 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

Amends A.320(IX), Incorporated in 1988 LL Protocol,

A.784(19) 1995. Amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

A.961(23) 2003. Wider acceptance of the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

MSC.143(77) 2003. Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

MSC.172(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention on Load Lines, 1966

A.972(24) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

MSC.223(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended

MSC.270(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended

MSC.329(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended

MSC.345(91) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended

MSC.356(92) 2013. Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to The International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended

4.034 Manoeuvring and steering gear


A.160(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on data concerning manoeuvring capabilities and stopping distances of ships

Refer to A.751(18),

A.209(VII) 1971. Recommendation on information to be included in the manoeuvring booklets

Superseded by A.601(15), Refer to A.751(18),

A.210(VII) 1971. Recommendation on steering gear for large ships Incorporated in MSC.1(XLV)

A.415(XI) 1979. Improved steering gear standards for passenger and cargo ships

A.416(XI) 1979. Examination of steering gears on existing tankers

A.467(XII) 1981. Guidelines for acceptance of non-duplicated rudder actuators for tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers of 10,000 tons gross tonnage and above but less than 100,000 tonnes deadweight

A.601(15) 1987. Provision and display of manoeuvring information on board ships

Supersedes A.209(VII), Refer to A.751(18),

A.751(18) 1993. Interim standards for ship manoeuvrability Annex superseded by annex to MSC.137(76)

MSC.137(76) 2002. Standards for ship manoeuvrability Annex supersedes annex to A.751(18), Revokes A.751(18)

MEPC.232(65) 2013. 2013 Interim guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions

Revokes MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.11

4.035 Tonnage measurement

A.48(III) 1963. Approval of the recommendations of the Maritime Safety Committee on treatment of shelter-deck and other 'open' spaces

A.86(IV) 1965. Implementation of the recommendations on treatment of shelter-deck and other 'open' spaces

A.114(V) 1967. Implementation of the recommendations on the treatment of shelter-deck and other 'open' spaces and acceptance of tonnage certificates

A.388(X) 1977. Recommendation concerning tonnage measurement of ballast spaces in segregated ballast oil tankers


A.389(X) 1977. Interim scheme for tonnage measurement for certain ships

Superseded by A.494(XII)

A.492(XII) 1981. Application of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969

A.493(XII) 1981. Use of the term 'gross tonnage' in lieu of 'tons gross tonnage'

A.494(XII) 1981. Revised interim scheme for tonnage measurement for certain ships

Supersedes A.389(X)

A.540(13) 1983. Tonnage measurement of certain ships relevant to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978

A.541(13) 1983. Interim scheme for tonnage measurement for certain ships for the purposes of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto

A.747(18) 1993. Application of tonnage measurement of segregated ballast tanks in oil tankers

Revokes A.722(17) Refer to MSC/Circ.792


A.758(18) 1993. Application of recommendation 2 of the International Conference on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969

A.791(19) 1995. Application of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969, to existing ships

MSC.234(82) 2006. Recommendations concerning tonnage measurement of open-top containerships

Amends TM.5/Circ.5

4.036 Other matters

C.32(XVII) 1966. Study of future developments in ship design

A.211(VII) 1971. Recommendation on safety measures for periodically unattended machinery spaces of cargo ships additional to those normally considered necessary for an attended machinery space


A.272(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on safe access to and working in large tanks, and recommendation on safe access to and working in large cargo holds of bulk carriers

Amended by A.330(IX)

A.275(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on performance standards for mechanical pilot hoists


A.325(IX) 1975. Recommendation concerning regulations for machinery and electrical installations in passenger and cargo ships


A.330(IX) 1975. Amendment to the recommendation on safe access to and working in large tanks (resolution A.272(VIII), annex I) to include large water ballast tanks

Amends A.272(VIII)

A.331(IX) 1975. Recommendation on longitudinal rubbing bands

A.468(XII) 1981. Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships

A.535(13) 1983. Recommendation on emergency towing requirements for tankers

Superseded by MSC.35(63)

A.686(17) 1991. Code on Alarms and Indicators Amended by MSC.39(63), Revoked by A.830(19)

A.692(17) 1991. Guidelines and specifications for hyperbaric evacuation systems

A.708(17) 1991. Navigation bridge visibility and functions

A.752(18) 1993. Guidelines for the evaluation, testing and application of low-location lighting on passenger ships

Refer to MSC.24(60, MSC.27(61)

A.753(18) 1993. Guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships Amended by MSC.313(88)

MSC.35(63) 1994. Guidelines for emergency towing arrangements on tankers

Amended by MSC.132(75) Supersedes A.535(13)

MSC.39(63) 1994. Amendments to the Code on Alarms and Indicators Amends A.686(17), Revoked by A.830(19)

A.796(19) 1995. Recommendations on a decision-support system for masters on passenger ships

A.830(19) 1995. Code on Alarms and Indicators, 1995 Revokes A.686(17), MSC.39(63), Revoked by A.1021(26)

A.855(20) 1997. Standards for on-board helicopter facilities

MSC.79(70) 1998. Interpretation of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers

MSC.89(71) 1999. Interpretation of the provisions of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers


MSC.132(75) 2002. Amendments to the guidelines for emergency towing arrangements on tankers (resolution MSC.35(63))

Amends MSC.35(63)

MSC.244(83) 2007. Adoption of performance standard for protective coatings for void spaces on bulk carriers and oil tankers

A.1024(26) 2009. Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters Applicable for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2011

MSC.285(86) 2009. Interim guidelines on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships

MSC.288(87) 2010. Performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers


MSC.289(87) 2010. Performance standard for alternative means of corrosion protection for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers

MSC.296(87) 2010. Adoption of the guidelines for verification of conformity with Goal-Based Ship Construction Standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers

MSC.313(88) 2010. Amendments to the guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships (Resolution A.753(18))

Amends A.753(18)

MSC.337(91) 2012. Adoption of the code on Noise Levels on Board Ships

MSC.342(91) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers (Resolution MSC.288(87))

Amends MSC.288(87)

4.04 Fire safety

4.041 Fire safety requirements

A.109(ES.III) 1966. Recommendation to put fire safety measures into effect

A.110(ES.III) 1966. Recommendations for fire safety measures for all passenger ships

A.123(V) 1967. Recommendation on fixed fire-extinguishing systems for special category spaces

A.213(VII) 1971. Recommendation on fire safety requirements for construction and equipment of new tankers

Superseded by A.271(VIII)

A.271(VIII) 1973. Recommendation to put fire safety measures for tankers and combination carriers into effect

Supersedes A.213(VII), Amended by A.326(IX); incorporated in MSC.1(XLV)

A.326(IX) 1975. Amendments to the draft regulations concerning fire safety measures for tankers and combination carriers annexed to resolution A.271(VIII)

Amends A.271(VIII), Incorporated in MSC.1(XLV)

A.327(IX) 1975. Recommendation concerning fire safety requirements for cargo ships


A.372(X) 1977. Recommendation concerning fire safety requirements for passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers


A.417(XI) 1979. Improved fire safety standards for ships

MSC.8(48) 1983. Recommendations concerning fire safety requirements additional to those contained in chapter II-2 of the 1981 SOLAS amendments


MSC.24(60) 1992. Amendments to chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (Fire safety measures for existing passenger ships)

A.755(18) 1993. Guidelines for approval of sprinkler systems equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS regulation II-2/12


A.756(18) 1993. Guidelines on the information to be provided with fire control plans and booklets required by SOLAS regulations II-2/20 and 41-2

A.800(19) 1995. Revised guidelines for approval of sprinkler systems equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS regulation II-2/12

Revokes A.755(18), Amended by MSC.265(84), MSC.284(86)

MSC.44(65) 1995. Standards for fixed sprinkler systems for high-speed craft

MSC.98(73) 2000. International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)


MSC.206(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the international code for fire safety systems (FSS Code)

MSC.217(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the international code for Fire Safety Systems

Amends MSC.98(73)

MSC.265(84) 2008. Amendments to the revised guidelines for approval of sprinkler systems equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS Regulation II-2/12 (Resolution A.800(19))

Amends A.800(19)

MSC.284(86) 2009. Amendments to the revised guidelines for approval of sprinkler systems equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS Regulation II-2/12 (Resolution A.800(19))

Amends A.800(19)

MSC.292(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the international code for Fire Safety Systems

MSC.311(88) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)



4.042 Inert gas systems

A.418(XI) 1979. Revised regulation 62 of chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974


A.473(XII) 1981. Interim regulation for inert gas systems on chemical tankers carrying petroleum products


A.566(14) 1985. Draft amendment to regulation II-2/55.5 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended

A.567(14) 1985. Regulation for inert gas systems on chemical tankers Supersedes A.473(XII)

4.043 Fire test procedures

A.163(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation for fire test procedures for 'A' and 'B' class divisions

Corrected by A.215(VII); superseded by A.517(13)


A.164(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation concerning checking the constancy of the properties of materials

A.165(ES.IV) 1968. Provisional guidelines on test procedures for deck coverings

Superseded by A.214(VII)

A.166(ES.IV) 1968. Guidelines on the evaluation of fire hazard properties of materials

A.214(VII) 1971. Improved provisional guidelines on test procedures for primary deck coverings

Supersedes A.165(ES.IV), Revoked by A.687(17)

A.215(VII) 1971. Correction to the text of the recommendation for fire test procedures for 'A' and 'B' class divisions (resolution A.163(ES.IV))

Superseded by A.517(13), Corrects A.163(ES.IV)

A.270(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on test method for qualifying marine construction materials as non-combustible


A.471(XII) 1981. Recommendation on test method for determining the resistance to flame of supported textiles and films

Amended by A.563(14) (Refer to the FTP Code)

A.472(XII) 1981. Improved recommendation on test method for qualifying marine construction materials as non-combustible

Revoked by A.799(19) (Refer to the FTP Code)

A.516(13) 1983. Recommendation on fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead and deck finish materials

Superseded by A.564(14), A.653(16)

A.517(13) 1983. Recommendation on fire test procedures for 'A', 'B' and 'F' class divisions

Supersedes A.163(ES.IV), A.215)VII), Revoked by A.754(18)

A.563(14) 1985. Amendments to the recommendation on test method for determining the resistance to flame of vertically supported textiles and films (resolution A.471(XII)

Amends A.471(XII) (Refer to the FTP Code)

A.564(14) 1985. Revised recommendation on fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead and deck finish materials


A.652(16) 1989. Recommendation on fire test procedures for upholstered furniture

(Refer to the FTP Code)

A.653(16) 1989. Recommendation on improved fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials

Amended by MSC.61(67)) Supersedes A.516(13), A.564(14) (Refer to the FTP Code)

A.687(17) 1991. Fire test procedures for ignitability of primary deck coverings

Amended by MSC.61(67), Revokes A.214(VII) (Refer to the FTP Code)

A.688(17) 1991. Fire test procedures for ignitability of bedding components

(Refer to the FTP Code)

A.754(18) 1993. Recommendation on fire resistance tests for 'A', 'B' and 'F' class divisions

Amended by MSC.61(67), Revokes A.517(13), Refer to the FTP Code

A.799(19) 1995. Revised recommendation on test methods for qualifying marine construction materials as non-combustible

Revokes A.472(XII), Amended by MSC.61(67),

MSC.45(65) 1995. Test procedures for fire resisting divisions of high-speed craft

MSC.61(67) 1996. International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures

Amends A.653(16), A.687(17), A.754(18), A.799(19), Amended by MSC.101(73),

MSC.101(73) 2000. Amendments to the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)

Amends MSC.61(67)

MSC.173(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international code for application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)


MSC.307(88) 2010. Adoption of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code)

4.044 Other matters

A.470(XII) 1981. International shore connection (shore side)

A.518(13) 1983. Guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers Superseded by A.602(15)

A.519(13) 1983. Standards for devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks

(Refer to MSC/Circ.450/Rev.1 and MSC/Circ.677)

A.565(14) 1985. Recommended procedures to prevent the illegal or accidental use of low flashpoint cargo oil as fuel

A.602(15) 1987. Revised guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers

Revoked by A.951(23), Supersedes A.518(13)

A.654(16) 1989. Graphical symbols for fire control plans

A.655(16) 1989. Use of halons as fire-extinguishing media on board ships

A.757(18) 1993. Standards for the calculation of the width of stairways forming means of escape on passenger ships

MSC.40(64) 1994. Standard for qualifying marine materials for high-speed craft as fire-restricting materials


MSC.41(64) 1994. Interim standard for measuring smoke and toxic products of combustion

MSC.90(71) 1999. Amendments to the standard for qualifying marine materials for high-speed craft as fire-restricting materials (resolution MSC.40(64))

Amends MSC.40(64)

A.951(23) 2003. Improved guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers

Revokes A.602(15)

A.952(23) 2003. Graphical symbols for shipboard fire control plans

4.05 Fishing vessels

A.168(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on intact stability of fishing vessels Amended by A.268(VIII), Superseded by A.749(18)

A.207(VII) 1971. Recommendation for an interim simplified criterion for decked fishing vessels under 30 metres in length

A.208(VII) 1971. Recommendation on construction of fishing vessels affecting the vessel's stability and crew safety

A.267(VIII) 1973. Code of practice concerning the accuracy of stability information for fishing vessels

A.268(VIII) 1973. Amendments to recommendation on intact stability of fishing vessels appendix V -- recommended practice on portable fish-hold divisions (resolution A.168(ES.IV))

A.269(VIII) 1973. Recommendation for skippers of fishing vessels on ensuring a vessel's endurance in conditions of ice formation

Refer to A.749(17)

A.562(14) 1985. Recommendation on a severe wind and rolling criterion (weather criterion) for the intact stability of passenger and cargo ships of 24 metres in length and over


A.599(15) 1987. Avoidance by submerged submarines of fishing vessels and their fishing gear



A.646(16) 1989. Safety of fishermen at sea

A.685(17) 1991. Weather criterion for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over

A.709(17) 1991. Avoidance by submerged submarines of fishing vessels and their fishing gear

Revokes A.599.(15)

A.925(22) 2001. Entry into force and implementation of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol and the 1995 STCW-F Convention

A.1003(25) 2007. Entry into force and implementation of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol

MSC.364(92) 2013. Procedure for calculating the number of fishing vessels of each contracting state to the Cape Town agreement of 2012 on the implementation of the provisions of the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977, by the depositary

4.06 Bulk chemicals

MSC.168(79) 2004. Standards and criteria for side structures of Bulk Carriers of single-side skin construction

4.061 Chemical tankers

A.212(VII) 1971. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

Amended by A.490(12), MSC.9(53), MSC.15(94), MSC.18(58), MSC.29(61), MSC.51(66), MSC.106(73), Superseded by MSC.4(48), 9(53), 10(54), MEPC.19(22), 20(22)

A.490(XII) 1981. Revision of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

Amends A.212(VII)

MSC.4(48) 1983. Adoption of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

Supersedes A.212(VII), Amended by MEPC.19(22), MSC.10(54), MSC.14(57), MSC.16(58), MSC.28(61), MSC.50(66), MSC.58(67), MSC.102(73), MSC.219(82),

MSC.7(48) 1983. Recommendations on chemical tankers and gas carriers constructed before 1 July 1986

MSC.9(53) 1986. Adoption of the revised Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)

Supersedes A.212(VII), Amends A.212(7)


MSC.10(54) 1987. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution MSC.4(48))

Amends MSC.4(48), Supersedes A.212(VII)

MSC.14(57) 1989. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

MSC.15(57) 1989. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)

Amends A.212(7)

MSC.16(58) 1990. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

Amends MSC.4(48),

MSC.18(58) 1990. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

Amends A.212(7)

MEPC.55(33) 1992. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

MEPC.56(33) 1992. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)


Amends MSC.4(48),


Amends A.212(7)




Amends MSC.4(48),


Amends A.212(7)


Amends MSC.4(48),

MEPC.73(39) 1997. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code, vague expressions)




Amends MEPC.19(22)


Amends MEPC.20(22)



Amends MSC.4(48)


Amends A.328(IX)

MSC.145(77) 2003. Performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers

MSC.146(77) 2003. Application of IACS unified requirements S26, S27, S30 and S31 to bulk carriers

MSC.176(79) 2004. 2004 amendments to the international code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

MSC.184(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines for the transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on offshore support vessels (LHNS Guidelines)

Amends A.673(16)

MSC.188(79) 2004. Performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers and single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers

MEPC.144(54) 2006. Amendments to the code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code)

MEPC.145(54) 2006. Early and effective application of the 2006 amendments to the code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code)

MSC.219(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to The International Code for the Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk

Amends MSC.4(48)

MSC.236(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines for the transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on offshore support vessels

Amends A.673(16)

MEPC.225(64) 2012. 2012 Amendments to the international code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC Code)

MSC.340(91) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

4.062 Gas carriers

A.328(IX) 1975. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk

Now IGC Code, but still in force for ships built before 1 July 1986 Amended by MSC.25(60), MSC.34(63), MSC.60(67), MSC.107(73), MSC.182(79), MSC.225(82), Superseded by MSC.5(48)


A.329(IX) 1975. Recommendations concerning ships not covered by the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution A.328(IX))

Now IGC Code, but still in force for ships not covered by GC CodeAmended by MSC 63/23/Add.1, annex 6

MSC.5(48) 1983. Adoption of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)

Amended by MSC.17(58), MSC.30(61), MSC.59(67), MSC.103(73), MSC.220(82), Supersedes A.328(IX)

MSC.17(58) 1990. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

Amends MSC.5(48),

MSC.25(60) 1992. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

Amends A.328(IX)

MSC.30(61) 1992. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)

Amends MSC.5(48),


MSC.34(63) 1994. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk

Amends A.328(IX)

A.829(19) 1995. Guidelines for the evaluation of the adequacy of type C tank vent systems


Amends MSC.5(48),

MSC.60(67) 1996. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code)

Amends A.328(IX)


Amends MSC.5(48)

MSC.106(73) 2000. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code)

Amends A.212(VII)

MSC.177(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)

MSC.182(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk (GC Code)

Amends A.328(IX)

MSC.220(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the International Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk

Amends MSC.5(48)

MSC.225(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk, as amended

Amends A.328(IX)


4.07 Special types of ships and craft

4.071 Hydrofoils and air-cushion vehicles

A.126(V) 1967. Recommendation on life-saving appliances for hydrofoil boats

Superseded by A.373(X); Revoked by A.690(17)

A.170(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on life-saving appliances for air-cushion vehicles

Superseded by A.373(X)

A.183(VI) 1969. Recommendation on fire safety measures for hydrofoil boats


A.218(VII) 1971. Safety radiocommunication requirements for novel types of craft


A.373(X) 1977. Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft Now 2000 HSC Code, but in force for existingships built before 1 January 1996Amended by MSC.37(63), MSC.39(63), MSC.186(79), MSC.224(82), Supersedes A.126(V), A.170(ES.IV), A.183(VII), A.218(VII) and MSC/Circ.87

MSC.37(63) 1994. Amendments to the Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft

Amends A.373(X)

MSC.186(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the code of safety for dynamically supported craft, as amended (DSC Code)

MSC.224(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft, as amended

Amends A.373(X)

MSC.360(92) 2013. Amendments to the Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft (DSC Code)

4.072 Mobile offshore drilling units

A.180(VI) 1969. Recommendation on dissemination of information, charting and manning of drilling rigs and production platforms


A.182(VI) 1969. Safety radiocommunication requirements for drilling and production platforms and similar units


A.341(IX) 1975. Recommendation on dissemination of information, charting and manning of drilling rigs, production platforms and other similar structures

Revoked by A.671(16), Supersedes A.180(VI)

A.414(XI) 1979. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

Superseded by A.649(16), (amended by MSC/Circ.561) for MODUs built after 1 May 1991

A.649(16) 1989. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989

Supersedes A.414(XI), Amended by MSC/Circ.561, MSC.38(63), MSC.187(79).Superseded by A.1023(26), but still in force for existing MODUs built before 1 January 2012

MSC.38(63) 1994. Amendments to the 1989 Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code)

Amends A.649(16)

MSC.187(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code)

Amends A.649(16)

A.1023(26) 2009. Code for the construction and equipment of mobile offshore drilling units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)

Supersedes A.649(16),

MSC.357(92) 2013. Amendments to the Code for The Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989 (1989 MODU Code)

MSC.358(92) 2013. Amendments to The Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989 (1989 MODU Code)

MSC.359(92) 2013. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)

4.073 Nuclear merchant ships

A.94(IV) 1965. Nuclear ships

A.491(XII) 1981. Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships

4.074 Other types of ship

A.469(XII) 1981. Guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply vessels

Now MSC.235(82), but still in force for existing ships(supersedes MSC/Circ.223), Superseded by MSC.235(82)


A.534(13) 1983. Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships Superseded by MSC.266(84), but still in force for existing ships certified before 13 May 2008Amended by MSC/Circs.446, 478 and 739), MSC.183(79)

A.536(13) 1983. Code of Safety for Diving Systems Amended by A.583(14), Revoked by A.831(19)

A.538(13) 1983. Maritime safety training of personnel on mobile offshore units


A.582(14) 1985. Guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying hazardous liquid wastes in bulk for the purpose of dumping at sea

A.583(14) 1985. Amendments to the Code of Safety for Diving Systems (resolution A.536(13))


A.712(17) 1991. Recommended standards of specialized training, qualifications and certification of key personnel assigned responsibility for essential marine functions on mobile offshore units (MOUs)


A.765(18) 1993. Guidelines on the safety of towed ships and other floating objects including installations, structures and platforms at sea

MSC.36(63) 1994. International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft Amended by MSC.119(74), MSC.221(82), MSC.259(84),

MSC.40(64) 1994. Standard for qualifying marine materials for high-speed craft as fire-restricting materials


A.828(19) 1995. Recommendations on maritime safety and emergency preparedness training for all personnel working on MOUs


A.831(19) 1995. Code of Safety for Diving Systems, 1995 Revokes A.536(13) and A.583(14), Amended by MSC.185(79)

A.863(20) 1997. Code of Safe Practice for the Carriage of Cargoes and Persons by Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV Code)


A.891(21) 1999. Recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs)

Revokes A.538(13), A.712(17), A.,828(19),

MSC.90(71) 1999. Amendments to the standard for qualifying marine materials for high-speed craft as fire-restricting materials (resolution MSC.40(64))

Amends MSC.40(64)

MSC.94(72) 2000. Performance standards for night vision equipment for high-speed craft

MSC.97(73) 2000. International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

Amended by MSC.222(82), MSC.260(84), MSC.271(85)

MSC.119(74) 2001. Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (1994 HSC Code)

Amends MSC.36(63)

MSC.174(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 (1994 HSC Code)

MSC.175(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

MSC.183(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the code of safety for special purpose ships (SPS Code)

Amends A.534(13)

MSC.185(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the code of safety for diving systems

Amends A.831(19)


MSC.221(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to The International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (1994 HSC Code)

Amends MSC.36(63)

MSC.222(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to The International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000

Amends MSC.97(73)

MSC.235(82) 2006. Adoption of the guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply vessels, 2006

Supersedes A.469(XII), Amended by MSC.335(90)

MSC.236(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines for the transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on offshore support vessels

Amends A.673(16)

MSC.237(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the code of safe practice for the carriage of cargoes and persons by offshore supply vessels (OSV Code)

Amends A.863(20)

MSC.259(84) 2008. Adoption of amendments to the international code of safety for high-speed craft, 1994 (1994 HSC Code)

Amends MSC.36(63)

MSC.260(84) 2008. Adoption of amendments to the international code of safety for high-speed craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

Amends MSC.97(73)

MSC.266(84) 2008. Code of safety for special purpose ships, 2008 Supersedes A.534(13),

MSC.271(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

Amends MSC.97(73)

MSC.299(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008

MSC.326(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

MSC.335(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply vessels, 2006 (Resolution MSC.235(82))

Amends MSC.235(82)

MSC.351(92) 2013. Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 (1994 HSC Code)

MSC.352(92) 2013. Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)

4.08 Navigation

4.0801 Aids to navigation

A.47(III) 1963. Red Sea lights

A.96(IV) 1965. Red Sea lights

A.223(VII) 1971. Performance standards for radio direction-finding systems


A.423(XI) 1979. Radar beacons and transponders Revoked by A.615(15)

A.425(XI) 1979. Performance standards for differential Omega correction transmitting stations

A.529(13) 1983. Accuracy standards for navigation Revoked by A.953(23)

A.577(14) 1985. Operational status of electronic position-fixing systems

A.615(15) 1987. Radar beacons and transponders Revokes A.423(11)

A.860(20) 1997. Maritime policy for a future global navigation satellite system (GNSS)



A.915(22) 2001. Revised maritime policy and requirements for a future global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

Revokes A.860(20), A.880(21)

MSC.302(87) 2010. Adoption of performance standards for Bridge Alert Management

4.0802 Collision regulations

A.131(V) 1967. Recommendation on the application of certain rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1960

A.192(VI) 1969. Revision of the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1960

A.282(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on the installation and use of manoeuvring lights

A.386(X) 1977. Application of section 9(b) of annex 1 to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

A.431(XI) 1979. Recommendation concerning vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic separation scheme

A.432(XI) 1979. Compliance with the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

A.433(XI) 1979. Resolutions to be revoked as a result of the entry into force of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

Revokes A.228(VII)

A.464(XII) 1981. Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

A.626(15) 1987. Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

A.678(16) 1989. Amendment to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972



A.1004(25) 2007. Adoption of amendments to the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, 1972

4.0803 Hydrography

A.532(13) 1983. Collecting and forwarding of hydrographic data Revoked by A.958(23)

A.580(14) 1985. Regional hydrographic commissions and regional charting groups

A.958(23) 2003. Provision of hydrographic services Revokes A.532(13)

4.0804 Incident and ship reporting systems

A.158(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on port advisory services Refer to A.857(20),


A.487(XII) 1981. Participation in the AMVER system

A.531(13) 1983. General principles for ship reporting systems Revoked by A.598(15)

A.572(14) 1985. General provisions on ships' routeing Amended by MSC.71(69), MSC.165(78), SN/Circ.115, SN/Circ.119, SN/Circ.127, SN/Circ.176, SN/Circ.185, SN/Circ.199, SN/Circ.215, SN/Circ.237, SN/Circ.241

A.578(14) 1985. Guidelines for vessel traffic services Revoked by A.857(20)

A.598(15) 1987. General principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements


A.648(16) 1989. General principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements, including guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful substances and/or marine pollutants

Revokes A.598(15), Supersedes MEPC.30(25), Revoked by A.851(20),

MSC.43(64) 1994. Guidelines for criteria for ship reporting systems Amended by MSC.111(73), MSC.189(79), Revised by MSC.113(73), Refer to A.857(20),

MSC.52(66) 1996. Mandatory ship reporting systems



A.857(20) 1997. Guidelines for vessel traffic services Revokes A.578(14), Refer to A.158(ES.IV), A.851(20), MSC.43(64),



MSC.93(72) 2000. Mandatory ship reporting system

MSC.109(73) 2000. Carriage of voyage data recorders (VDRs) on existing cargo ships

MSC.110(73) 2000. Mandatory ship reporting system

A.916(22) 2001. Guidelines for the recording of events related to navigation


MSC.127(75) 2002. Amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting systems


MSC.140(76) 2002. Recommendation for the protection of the AIS VHF data link

Revoked by MSC.347(91)

MSC.161(78) 2004. Amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system “The Torres strait and inner route of the Great Barrier Reef”

MSC.162(78) 2004. Amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system “Off Cape Finisterre”

MSC.165(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the general provisions on ships' routeing (resolution A.572(14), as amended)

Amends A.572(14)


MSC.189(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the guidelines and criteria for ship reporting systems (Resolution MSC.43(64), as amended by Resolution MSC.111(73)

Amends MSC.43(64)

MSC.190(79) 2004. Adoption of mandatory ship reporting system in the Western European particularly sensitive sea area


A.978(24) 2005. Amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system "in the Great Belt Traffic Area"

MSC.213(81) 2006. Mandatory ship reporting system for the Canary Islands

MSC.230(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system “in the Storebælt (Great Belt) traffic area”

MSC.231(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to mandatory ship reporting system “in the gulf of Finland”

MSC.248(83) 2007. Adoption of a new ship reporting system “The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument” particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA)

MSC.249(83) 2007. Adoption of a new mandatory ship reporting system “on the approaches to the Polish ports in the gulf of Gdańsk”

MSC.250(83) 2007. Adoption of a new mandatory ship reporting system “off the South and Southwest coast of Iceland (TRANSREP)”

MSC.251(83) 2007. Adoption of amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting systems “Off Ushant”, “off les Casquets” and “Dover Strait/Pas de Calais”

MSC.278(85) 2009. Adoption of the New Mandatory Ship Reporting System “off the coast of Portugal – COPREP”

MSC.279(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the Existing Ship Reporting System for the “Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument”, Particularly Sensitive Sea Area, “CORAL SHIPREP”

MSC.280(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the General Provisions on Ships‟ Routeing (Resolution A.572(14), as amended

MSC.300(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the existing mandatory Ship Reporting System "in the Strait of Gibraltar" (GIBREP)

MSC.301(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system in "The Western European Particularly Sensitive Sea Area" (WETREP) (Resolution MSC.190(79))

Amends MSC.190(79)

MSC.314(88) 2010. New mandatory ship reporting system "in the sound between Denmark and Sweden" (SOUNDREP)

MSC.315(88) 2010. Amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system "in the Torres Strait region and the inner route of the Great Barrier Reef" (REEFREP)

MSC.316(88) 2010. Amendments to the existing mandatory ship reporting system "off thesouth and south-west coast of Iceland" (TRANSREP)

MSC.332(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the existing mandatory Ship Reporting System "in the STOREBELT (GREAT BELT) TRAFFIC AREA (BELTREP)"

MSC.347(91) 2012. Recommendation for the protection of the AIS VHF data link

Revokes MSC.140(76)

MSC.348(91) 2012. Adoption of a new mandatory Ship Reporting System "in the Barents area (Barents SRS)"

4.0805 Navigation in special areas


A.90(IV) 1965. Navigation in the Strait of Dover Superseded by A.284(VIII)

A.339(IX) 1975. Recommendation on navigation through the entrances to the Baltic Sea


A.375(X) 1977. Navigation through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Amended by A.476(XII)

A.430(XI) 1979. Navigation in the Strait of Bonifacio Revoked by A.670(16)

A.476(XII) 1981. Navigation through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

A.619(15) 1987. Use of pilotage services in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef area


A.620(15) 1987. Navigation through the entrances to the Baltic Sea Revokes A.339(IX), Superseded by MSC.138(76)

A.670(16) 1989. Navigation in the Strait of Bonifacio Revoked by A.766(18)

A.710(17) 1991. Use of pilotage services in the Torres Strait and the Great North East Channel

Revokes A.619.(15)

A.766(18) 1993. Navigation in the Strait of Bonifacio Revokes A.670(16)

4.0806 Navigational and meteorological warnings

A.381(X) 1977. Plan for the establishment of a world-wide navigational warning system

Superseded by A.419(XI)

A.419(XI) 1979. World-wide navigational warning service Supersedes A.381(X), Revoked by A.706(17)

A.617(15) 1987. Implementation of the NAVTEX system as a component of the world-wide navigational warning service

A.705(17) 1991. Promulgation of maritime safety information

A.706(17) 1991. World-Wide Navigational Warning Service Revokes A.419(XI)

A.705(17) 2008. Amendments to Resolution A.705(17) – Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information

A.706(17) 2008. Amendments to Resolution A.706(17) – World-Wide Navigational Warning Service

MSC.1/Circ.1288 revokes MSC/Circ.685,MSC/Circ.750 and MSC/Circ.957Amended by MSC/Circ.685, MSC/Circ.750, MSC/Circ.957, A.706(17) revokes A.419(XI),

4.0807 Navigational equipment and other aids

A.93(IV) 1965. Lights and shapes for dracones Revoked by A.433(XI)


A.132(V) 1967. Recommendation on additional signals to be used by vessels fishing in close proximity

Revoked by A.433(XI)

A.156(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on the carriage of electronic position-fixing equipment

A.157(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on the use and testing of shipborne navigational equipment

A.162(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on additional signals for deep-draught ships in narrow channels


A.177(VI) 1969. Recommendation on recommended practices for navigation lights


A.178(VI) 1969. Recommendation on positioning of navigation lights Revoked by A.433(XI)

A.219(VII) 1971. Unification of performance specifications

A.222(VII) 1971. Performance standards for navigational radar equipment


A.223(VII) 1971. Performance standards for radio direction-finding systems


A.224(VII) 1971. Performance standards for echo-sounding equipment Now in MSC.74(69) (annex 4), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 January 2001

A.277(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on performance standards for radar reflectors

A.278(VIII) 1973. Supplement to the recommendation on performance standards for navigational radar equipment (resolution A.222(VII)

A.280(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on performance standards for gyro-compasses

A.281(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on general requirements for electronic navigational aids

A.342(IX) 1975. Recommendation on performance standards for automatic pilots

Now in MSC.64(67) (annex 3), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 January 1999

A.382(X) 1977. Magnetic compasses: carriage and performance standards

Annex I is incorporated in SOLAS reg.V/12(b)

A.384(X) 1977. Performance standards for radar reflectors

A.422(XI) 1979. Performance standards for automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA)


A.424(XI) 1979. Performance standards for gyro-compasses

A.477(XII) 1981. Performance standards for radar equipment Supersedes A.222(VII), Refer to A.222(VII), A.823(19), MSC.64(67) and annex), Now in MSC.192(79), but still in force for equipment installed between 1 September 1994 and 31 December 1998.

A.478(XII) 1981. Performance standards for devices to indicate speed and distance

Amended by A.824(19), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 January 1997 (Refer to res. A.824(19) and resolution MSC.96(72))

A.479(XII) 1981. Performance standards for shipborne receivers for use with differential Omega


A.526(13) 1983. Performance standards for rate-of-turn indicators (Refer to res. A.281(VIII)

A.574(14) 1985. Recommendation on general requirements for electronic navigational aids


A.575(14) 1985. Unification of performance standards for navigational equipment

A.614(15) 1987. Carriage of radar operating in the frequency band 9300--9500 MHz

A.665(16) 1989. Performance standards for radio direction-finding systems

Revokes A.223(VII)

A.694(17) 1991. General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and for electronic navigational aids

A.575(14) and A.281(VIII) overtaken by timeRevokes A.569(14) and A.574(14), Refer to A.808(19), A.809(19), A.813(19),

A.708(17) 1991. Navigation bridge visibility and functions

A.824(19) 1995. Performance standards for devices to indicate speed and distance

Amends A.478(XII), Amended by MSC.96(72), but still in force for equipment installed between 1 January 1997 and 1 July 2002, Refer to a.478(XII), A.694(17),

A.861(20) 1997. Performance standards for shipborne voyage data recorders (VDRs)


MSC.86(70) 1998. New and amended performance standards for navigational equipment

Superseded by MSC.116(73), Annex 2 Superseded by MSC.166(78)Annex 3: Now in MSC.252(83), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 January 2011.

MSC.94(72) 2000. Performance standards for night vision equipment for high-speed craft

MSC.95(72) 2000. Performance standards for daylight signalling lamps

MSC.96(72) 2000. Amendments to performance standards for devices to indicate speed and distance (resolution A.824(19))

Amends A.824(19), Amended by MSC.334(90)

MSC.163(78) 2004. Performance standards for shipborne simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs)


MSC.164(78) 2004. Revised performance standards for radar reflectors

MSC.166(78) 2004. Application of performance standards for transmitting heading devices (THDs) to marine transmitting magnetic heading devices (TMHDs)

Supersedes Annex 2 to MSC.86(70)

MSC.191(79) 2004. Performance standards for the presentation of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays

MSC.192(79) 2004. Adoption of the revised performance standards for radar equipment

Amends A.820(19), A.823(19), Refer to remarks on A.477(XII),

MSC.214(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the performance standards for shipborne voyage data recorders (VDRs) (Resolution A.861(20)) and performance standards for shipborne simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs) (Resolution MSC.163(78))

Amends A.861(20), MSC.163(78)

MSC.252(83) 2007. Adoption of the revised performance standards for integrated navigation systems (INS)

1) Installed on or after 1 January 20112) Refer to remarks on MSC.86(70)


MSC.333(90) 2012. Adoption of revised performance standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs)

MSC.334(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the performance standards for devices to measure and indicate speed and distance (Resolution MSC.96(72))

Amends MSC.96(72),

MSC.363(92) 2013. Performance standards for electronic inclinometers

4.0808 Navigational vocabulary

A.380(X) 1977. Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary Amended by A.488(XII); Revoked by A.918(22)

A.488(XII) 1981. Use of the Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary

A.918(22) 2001. IMO standard marine communication phrases Revokes A.380(X),

4.0809 Noise

A.343(IX) 1975. Recommendation on methods of measuring noise levels at listening posts

4.0810 Ocean data acquisition systems (ODAS)

A.50(III) 1963. Approval of the recommendations of the Maritime Safety Committee on marking of oceanographic stations

A.92(IV) 1965. Radiocommunication requirements for the Ocean Data Service of the Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission

4.0811 Pilotage

A.130(V) 1967. Recommendation on pilot ladders on fishing vessels and vessels of less than 500 tons gross

A.159(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on pilotage

A.332(IX) 1975. Recommendation on arrangements for embarking and disembarking pilots in very large ships


A.426(XI) 1979. Arrangements for embarking and disembarking pilots in very large ships

Supersedes A.332(IX), Revoked by A.889(21)

A.427(XI) 1979. Recommendation on the use of pilotage services in the Sound


A.480(XII) 1981. Recommendation on the use of adequately qualified deep-sea pilots in the Baltic

A.486(XII) 1981. Recommendation on the use of adequately qualified deep-sea pilots in the North Sea, English Channel and Skagerrak

A.579(14) 1985. Use of pilotage services in the Sound Revokes A.427(XI), Superseded by MSC.138(76)


A.667(16) 1989. Pilot transfer arrangements Revoked by A.889(21)

A.668(16) 1989. Use of pilotage services in the Euro-Channel and IJ-Channel

A.710(17) 1991. Use of pilotage services in the Torres Strait and the Great North East Channel

Revokes A.619.(15)

A.889(21) 1999. Pilot transfer arrangements Revokes A.275(VIII), A.426(XI), A.667(16), Revoked by A.1045(27)

A.1045(27) 2011. Pilot transfer arrangements Revokes A.889(21)

4.0812 Ships' routeing

A.161(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation on establishing traffic separation schemes and areas to be avoided by ships of certain classes


A.179(VI) 1969. Recommendation on establishment of fairways through offshore exploration areas


A.186(VI) 1969. Recommendation on establishing additional traffic separation schemes and areas to be avoided by ships of certain classes


A.226(VII) 1971. Traffic separation schemes Superseded by A.284(VIII)

A.227(VII) 1971. System of traffic separation schemes in the Dover Strait and adjacent areas


A.228(VII) 1971. Observance of traffic separation schemes Revoked by A.433(XI)

A.284(VIII) 1973. Routeing systems (Annex I is revoked by A.378(X))

A.338(IX) 1975. Routeing systems

A.340(IX) 1975. Recommendation on establishment of fairways through offshore exploration areas


A.374(X) 1977. Routeing systems

A.376(X) 1977. Procedure for adoption of traffic separation schemes for the purposes of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

Revoked by A.826(19) and A.858(20)

A.377(X) 1977. Procedure for adoption and amendment of routeing systems other than traffic separation schemes

Revoked by A.826(19) and A.858(20)

A.378(X) 1977. General provisions on ships' routeing (Revokes Annex I of A.284(VIII), Superseded by A.572(14)

A.379(X) 1977. Establishment of safety zones and fairways or routeing systems in offshore exploration areas

Supersedes A.179(VI), A.340(IX), Revoked by A.671(16)

A.428(XI) 1979. General provisions on ships' routeing Superseded by A.572(14)

A.429(XI) 1979. Routeing systems

A.475(XII) 1981. Ships' routeing

A.527(13) 1983. Ships' routeing



A.621(15) 1987. Measures to prevent infringement of safety zones around offshore installations or structures





A.767(18) 1993. Amended traffic separation scheme 'Off Finisterre' Revoked by A.957(23)


A.826(19) 1995. Procedure for adoption and amendment of traffic separation schemes, routeing measures other than traffic separation schemes and ship reporting systems

Revokes A.376(X) and A.377(X), Revoked by A.858(20),

A.827(19) 1995. Ships‟ Routeing

A.858(20) 1997. Procedure for the adoption and amendment of traffic separation schemes, routeing measures other than traffic separation schemes, including designation and substitution of archipelagic sea lanes, and ship reporting systems

Revokes A.376(X), A.377(X), and A.826(19)


MSC.71(69) 1998. Amendments to the General Provisions on Ships' Routeing (resolution A.572(14), as amended)

Amends A.572(14)

MSC.72(69) 1998. Adoption, designation and substitution of archipelagic sea lanes

MSC.111(73) 2000. Amendments to guidelines and criteria for ship reporting systems (resolution MSC.43(64))

Amends MSC.43(64)

MSC.138(76) 2002. Amendments to the recommendation on navigation through the entrances to the Baltic Sea

Supersedes A.579(14), A.620(15)

A.957(23) 2003. Amended Traffic Separation Scheme "Off Finisterre" Revokes A.767(18)

A.976(24) 2005. Ships' Routeing - Establishment of an area to be avoided in the Galapagos Archipelago

A.977(24) 2005. Ships' Routeing

4.0813 Weather

A.95(IV) 1965. Weather messages in oceanic areas

A.139(V) 1967. World weather watch

A.528(13) 1983. Recommendation on weather routeing

4.0814 Other matters

A.671(16) 1989. Safety zones and safety of navigation around offshore installations and structures

Revokes A.341(IX), A.379(X) and A.621(15)

A.672(16) 1989. Guidelines and standards for the removal of offshore installations and structures on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone

A.765(18) 1993. Guidelines on the safety of towed ships and other floating objects including installations, structures and platforms at sea

A.795(19) 1995. Navigational guidance and information scheme for ro-ro ferry operations

MSC.167(78) 2004. Guidelines on the treatment of persons rescued at sea

4.0815 Places of Refuge


A.949(23) 2003. Guidelines on places of refuge for ships in need of assistance

4.09 Life-saving appliances

A.216(VII) 1971. Instruction for action in survival craft Revoked by A.657(16)

A.274(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on retro-reflective tapes on life-saving appliances


A.603(15) 1987. Symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements


A.657(16) 1989. Instructions for action in survival craft Revokes A.181(VI) and A.216(VII)

A.658(16) 1989. Use and fitting of retro-reflective materials on life-saving appliances

Revokes A.274(VIII)

A.760(18) 1993. Symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements

Amended by MSC.82(70), Revokes A.603(15)

MSC.48(66) 1996. International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code Amended by MSC.207(81), MSC.218(82), MSC.320(89)

MSC.81(70) 1998. Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances

Amended by MSC.200(80), MSC.226(82), MSC.295(87), MSC.321(89), MSC.323(89),

MSC.82(70) 1998. Amendments to resolution A.760(18) on symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements

Amends A.760(18)

MSC.200(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances

Amends MSC.81(70)

MSC.207(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the international life-saving appliance (LSA) Code

Amends MSC.48(66),

MSC.218(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to The International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

Amends MSC.48(66)

MSC.226(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances, as amended

Amends MSC.81(70)

MSC.272(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

MSC.274(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70))

MSC.293(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) code

MSC.295(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the revised recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70))

Amends MSC.81(70)

MSC.320(89) 2011. Adoption of Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

Amends MSC.48(66)

MSC.321(89) 2011. Adoption of amendments to the revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70)), as amended

Amends MSC.81(70)

MSC.323(89) 2011. Adoption of Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70))

Amends MSC.81(70)


4.091 Liferafts

A.181(VI) 1969. Instructions on survival in liferafts Revoked by A.657(16)

A.273(VIII) 1973. Survey of inflatable liferafts Revoked by A.693(17)

A.276(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on the number of persons allowed on board existing passenger ships resulting from an increase in liferaft capacity

A.333(IX) 1975. Recommendation on the conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts


A.693(17) 1991. Conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts

Revokes A.273(VIII) and A.333(IX), Revoked by A.761(18)

A.759(18) 1993. Marking of inflatable liferafts

A.761(18) 1993. Recommendation on conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts

Revokes A.693(17), Amended by MSC.55(66)

MSC.55(66) 1996. Amendments to the Recommendation on conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts (resolution A.761(18))

Amends A.761(18)

4.092 Testing of life-saving appliances

A.169(ES.IV) 1968. Recommendation for testing lifejackets Superseded by A.521(13)

A.520(13) 1983. Code of practice for the evaluation, testing and acceptance of prototype novel life-saving appliances and arrangements

A.521(13) 1983. Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances Revoked by A.689(17)

A.656(16) 1989. Fast rescue boats

A.689(17) 1991. Testing of life-saving appliances Revokes A.521(13), Amended by MSC.54(66)

MSC.54(66) 1996. Amendments to the Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution A.689(17))

Amends A.689(17)

4.093 Other matters

A.125(V) 1967. Recommendation on periodical inspection of musters Revoked by A.690(17)

A.690(17) 1991. Periodical inspections of abandon ship and fire drills on passenger ships

Revokes A.125.(V), A.126(V)

A.691(17) 1991. Safety instructions to passengers

4.10 Radiocommunications


4.101 Distress and safety measures

A.217(VII) 1971. Measures for strengthening and improving the maritime distress system

A.220(VII) 1971. Introduction of selective calling (SSFC) system

A.283(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on the development of the maritime distress system


A.420(XI) 1979. Development of the maritime distress and safety system

Supersedes A.283(VIII), Refer to A.700(17)

A.523(13) 1983. Charges for distress, urgency and safety messages through the Inmarsat system


A.568(14) 1985. Use of the COSPAS-SARSAT low polar orbiting satellite EPIRB system

A.569(14) 1985. General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the future global maritime distress and safety system


A.606(15) 1987. Review and evaluation of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

To be reviewed in parallel with the upcoming Review of the GMDSS

A.607(15) 1987. Administrative, financial and operational arrangements related to the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

A.659(16) 1989. Provision of radio services for the global maritime distress and safety system


A.666(16) 1989. World-wide radionavigation system Revoked by A.815(19)

A.694(17) 1991. General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and for electronic navigational aids

A.575(14) and A.281(VIII) overtaken by timeRevokes A.569(14) and A.574(14), Refer to A.824(19),

A.701(17) 1991. Carriage of Inmarsat enhanced group call SafetyNET receivers under the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

To be revised (Proposed in COMSAR 14/3/4)

A.702(17) 1991. Radio maintenance guidelines for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) related to sea areas A3 and A4

A.703(17) 1991. Training of radio personnel in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

A.704(17) 1991. Provision of radio services for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)


A.705(17) 1991. Promulgation of maritime safety information

A.706(17) 1991. World-Wide Navigational Warning Service Amended by MSC/Circ.685, MSC/Circ.750, MSC/Circ.957, Revokes A.419(XI)

A.707(17) 1991. Charges for distress, urgency and safety messages through the Inmarsat system

Revokes A.523(13)

A.769(18) 1993. Procedures and arrangements for issuing GMDSS certificates to holders of non-GMDSS certificates

A.801(19) 1995. Provision of radio services for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)


A.814(19) 1995. Guidelines for the avoidance of false distress alerts

A.815(19) 1995. World-wide radionavigation system Revokes A.666(16), Revoked by resolution A.953(23)


A.856(20) 1997. Guidance to Administrations on development of a shore-based SAR telecommunication infrastructure

A.887(21) 1999. Establishment, updating and retrieval of the information contained in the registration databases for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

Revokes A.764(18)

A.888(21) 1999. Criteria for the provision of mobile satellite communication systems in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)


MSC.129(75) 2002. Maritime safety and safety-related radiocommunications

A.953(23) 2003. World-wide radionavigation system Revokes A.529(13), A.815(19), Revoked by A.1046(27)

MSC.199(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to provision of radio services for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) (Resolution A.801(19))

Amends A.801(19)

A.1001(25) 2007. Criteria for the provision of mobile satellite communication systems in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

Revokes A.888(21), MSC/Circ.1077

A.705(17) 2008. Amendments to Resolution A.705(17) – Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information

A.706(17) 2008. Amendments to Resolution A.706(17) – World-Wide Navigational Warning Service

MSC.306(87) 2010. Revised performance standards for enhanced group call (EGC) equipment

A.1046(27) 2011. Worldwide radio navigation system Revokes A.953(23)

4.102 Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRB)

A.91(IV) 1965. Emergency position-indicating radio beacons

A.127(V) 1967. Recommendation on signals by emergency position-indicating radio beacons

A.225(VII) 1971. Homing capability of search and rescue (SAR) aircraft

A.279(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on emergency position-indicating radio beacons

A.522(13) 1983. Recommendation on carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons

A.695(17) 1991. Performance standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406 MHz


A.696(17) 1991. Type approval of satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT system


Now in A.810(19), but still in force forequipment installed before 23 November 1996Revokes A.695(17), Amended by A.810(19), MSC.56(66)

A.764(18) 1993. Establishment, updating and retrieval of the information contained in the registration databases of satellite EPIRBs


MSC.56(66) 1996. Amendments to the Performance standards for float-free satellite EPIRBs operating on 406 MHz (resolution A.810(18))

Amends A.763(18), A.810(19)


4.103 International Code of Signals

A.80(IV) 1965. International Code of Signals

A.113(V) 1967. Revised International Code of Signals

A.187(VI) 1969. Procedure for amending and bringing up to date the International Code of Signals

4.104 Performance standards for radio equipment

A.334(IX) 1975. Recommendation on operational standards for radiotelephone transmitters and receivers

A.383(X) 1977. Operational standards for radiotelephone watch receivers

A.421(XI) 1979. Operational standards for radiotelephone alarm signal generators

A.525(13) 1983. Performance standards for narrow-band direct printing telegraph equipment for the reception of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships

Now in MSC.148(77), but still in force forequipment installed before 1 July 2005Revised by MSC.148(77) Refer to A.700(17)

A.604(15) 1987. Performance standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations


A.605(15) 1987. Performance standards for survival craft two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus


A.608(15) 1987. Performance standards for ship earth stations capable of two-way communications


A.609(15) 1987. Performance standards for shipborne VHF radio installations capable of voice communication and digital selective calling

1) Now in A.803(19), but still in force forequipment installed before 23 November 19962) A.385(X) overtaken by timeAmended by A.803(19)

A.610(15) 1987. Performance standards for shipborne MF radio installations capable of voice communication and digital selective calling

Now in A.804(19), but still in force forequipment installed before 23 November 1996Amended by A.804(19)

A.611(15) 1987. Performance standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons operating on 406 MHz


A.612(15) 1987. Performance standards for float-free VHF emergency position-indicating radio beacons


A.613(15) 1987. Performance standards for shipborne MF/HF radio installations capable of voice communication, narrow-band direct-printing and digital selective calling

Now in A.806(19), but still in force forequipment installed before 23 November 1996Amended by A.806(19) Refer to A.700(17)


A.660(16) 1989. Carriage of satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)

A.661(16) 1989. Performance standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons operating through the geostationary INMARSAT satellite system on 1.6 GHz


A.662(16) 1989. Performance standards for float-free release and activation arrangements for emergency radio equipment

Refer to A.812(19),

A.663(16) 1989. Performance standards for INMARSAT standard-C ship earth stations capable of transmitting and receiving direct-printing communications


A.664(16) 1989. Performance standards for enhanced group call equipment

To be revised (Proposed in COMSAR 14/3/4)






Now A.808(19), but still in force for equipmentinstalled before 23 November 1996Revokes A.608(15), Amended by A.808(19)

A.699(17) 1991. System performance standard for the promulgation and co-ordination of maritime safety information using high-frequency narrow-band direct printing

A.700(17) 1991. Performance standards for narrow-band direct-printing telegraph equipment for the reception of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships (MSI) by HF

Refer to A.420(XI), A.525(13), A.613(15)


Now in A.809(19), but still in force forequipment installed before 23 November 1996Revokes A.605(15), Amended by A.809(19), Refer to A.809(19),



A.803(19) 1995. Performance standards for shipborne VHF radio installations capable of voice communication and digital selective calling

Refer to remarks on A.609(15)Amends A.609(15), Amended by MSC.68(68)

A.804(19) 1995. Performance standards for shipborne MF radio installations capable of voice communication and digital selective calling


A.805(19) 1995. Performance standards for float-free VHF emergency position-indicating radio beacons

Refer to remarks on A.612(15)Amends A.612(15)

A.806(19) 1995. Performance standards for shipborne MF/HF radio installations capable of voice communication, narrow-band direct-printing and digital selective calling



A.807(19) 1995. Performance standards for Inmarsat-C ship earth stations capable of transmitting and receiving direct-printing communications



Refer to remarks on A.698(17)Amends A.698(17), Refer to A.694(17), MSC.149(77),


Amends A.762(18), Annex 1 revised by MSC.149(77), Refer to A.694(17), A.762(18),


Amends A.763(18), Amended by MSC.56(66), 120(74)

A.811(19) 1995. Performance standards for a shipborne integrated radiocommunication system (IRCS) when used in the GMDSS

A.812(19) 1995. Performance standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons operating through the geostationary Inmarsat satellite system on 1.6 GHz

Amends A.661(16), Refer to A.662(16),

A.813(19) 1995. General requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for all electrical and electronic ship's equipment

Refer to A.694(17),

A.816(19) 1995. Performance standards for shipborne Decca navigator receivers

A.817(19) 1995. Performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS)

Amended by MSC.232(82) but still in force for equipment installed before 1 January 1999

A.818(19) 1995. Performance standards for shipborne Loran-C and Chayka receivers

A.819(19) 1995. Performance standards for shipborne global positioning system (GPS) receiver equipment

Revised by MSC.112(73), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 July 2003

A.820(19) 1995. Performance standards for navigational radar equipment for high-speed craft

Amended by MSC.192(79), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 July 2008

A.821(19) 1995. Performance standards for gyro-compasses for high-speed craft

A.822(19) 1995. Performance standards for automatic steering aids (automatic pilots) for high-speed craft

A.823(19) 1995. Performance standards for automatic radar plotting aids (ARPAs)

Amends A.422(XI), Refer to A.477(XII), Amended by MSC.192(79), but still in force for quipment installed between 1 January 1997 and 1 July 2008,

A.825(19) 1995. Procedure for adoption and amendment of performance standards for radio and navigational equipment


MSC.53(66) 1996. Performance standards for shipborne GLONASS receiver equipment

Revised by MSC.113(73), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 July 2003


MSC.64(67) 1996. Adoption of new and amended performance standards

Amends A.827(19), Annex 2 revised by MSC.114(73), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 July 2003, Refer to A.477(XII), for back-up requirements (annex 5), Annex 1 would become absolete after the adoption of the Guidelines for bridge equipment and systems, their arrangement and integration, Annex 4 now in MSC. 192(79), but still in force for equipment installed between 1 January 1999 and July 2008

MSC.68(68) 1997. Amendments to performance standards for shipborne radiocommunications equipment

Amends A.803(19), A.804(19), A.806(19), A.807(19)

MSC.74(69) 1998. New and amended performance standards Annex 1 revised by MSC.115(73), but still in force for equipment installed before 1 July 2003, Refer to remarks on A.224(VII)

MSC.80(70) 1998. New performance standards for radiocommunication equipment

A.886(21) 1999. Procedure for the adoption of, and amendments to, performance standards and technical specifications

Revokes A.825(19)

MSC.112(73) 2000. Revised performance standards for shipborne global positioning (GPS) receiver equipment

Revises A.819(19),

MSC.113(73) 2000. Revised performance standards for shipborne GLONASS receiver equipment

Revises MSC.43(64), Refer to remarks on MSC.53(66)

MSC.114(73) 2000. Revised performance standards for shipborne DGPS and DGLONASS maritime radio beacon receiver equipment

Revises Annex 2 of MSC.64(67)

MSC.115(73) 2000. Revised performance standards for shipborne combined GPS/GLONASS receiver equipment

Revises Annex 1 of MSC.74(69)

MSC.116(73) 2000. Performance standards for marine transmitting heading devices (THDs)

Supersedes MSC.86(70)

MSC.120(74) 2001. Amendments to the performance standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406 MHz (resolution A.810(19))

Amends A.810(19)

MSC.130(75) 2002. Performance standards for Inmarsat ship earth stations capable of two-way communications

MSC.136(76) 2002. Performance standards for a ship security alert system

Now in MSC.147(77), but still in force forequipment installed before 1 July 2004Revised by MSC.147(77)

MSC.147(77) 2003. Revised performance standards for a ship security alert system

Revises MSC.136(76)

MSC.148(77) 2003. Revised performance standards for narrow-band direct-printing telegraph equipment for the reception of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships

Revises A.525(13)


MSC.149(77) 2003. Revised performance standards for survival craft portable two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

As replacement for COMSAR/Circ.125Revises Annex 1 of A.809(19), Refer to A.808(19),

MSC.232(82) 2006. Adoption of the revised performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS)

Amends A.817(19)

MSC.233(82) 2006. Adoption of the performance standards for shipborne Galileo receiver equipment

MSC.246(83) 2007. Adoption of performance standards for survival craft AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) for use in search and rescue operations

Installed on or after 1 January 2010

MSC.247(83) 2007. Adoption of amendments to performance standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations (Resolution A.802(19))

Amends A.802(19)

A.1051(27) 2011. IMO/WMO Worldwide met-ocean information and warning service – guidance document

4.105 VHF

A.128(V) 1967. Recommendation on VHF radiotelephone stations

A.336(IX) 1975. Recommendation on the carriage of VHF radiotelephone stations


A.385(X) 1977. Operational standards for VHF radiotelephone installations

A.474(XII) 1981. Proper use of VHF channels at sea Revoked by A.954(23)

A.524(13) 1983. Performance standards for VHF multiple watch facilities

MSC.77(69) 1998. Maintenance of a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 by SOLAS ships whilst at sea after 1 February 1999 and installation of VHF DSC facilities on non-SOLAS ships


MSC.131(75) 2002. Maintenance of a continuous listening watch on VHF channel by SOLAS ships whilst at sea and installation of VHF DSC facilities on non-SOLAS ships

Revokes MSC.77(69)

A.954(23) 2003. Proper use of VHF channels at sea Revokes A.474(12)

4.106 Unlawful broadcasts

A.107(IV) 1965. Broadcasts from stations outside territorial waters

A.117(V) 1967. Broadcasts from stations outside territorial waters

4.107 Maritime Assistance Services (MAS)

A.118(V) 1967. Maritime World Administrative Radio Conference

A.129(V) 1967. Recommendation on emergency radiotelegraph transmitters on vessels of less than 1,600 tons gross when on transoceanic voyages

A.221(VII) 1971. Radio equipment for homing


A.335(IX) 1975. Recommendations related to chapter IV of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea


A.570(14) 1985. Type approval of ship earth stations

A.571(14) 1985. Testing of the automatic device for generating the radiotelephone alarm signal

A.950(23) 2003. Maritime Assistance Services (MAS)

4.11 Search and rescue

A.229(VII) 1971. Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR)


A.344(IX) 1975. Recommendation on search and rescue signals between aircraft and ships


A.387(X) 1977. Procedure for amending and bringing up to date the Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR)


A.439(XI) 1979. IMCO Search and Rescue Manual Revoked by A.894(21)

A.530(13) 1983. Use of radar transponders for search and rescue purposes

A.616(15) 1987. Search and rescue homing capability



MSC.70(69) 1998. Amendments to the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979

A.894(21) 1999. International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual

Revokes A.229(VII), A.387(X), A.439(XI), Amended by MSC/Circ.999, MSC/Circ.1044, MSC/Circ.1080, MSC/Circ.1124, MSC/Circ.1173, MSC.1/Circ.1181

A.919(22) 2001. Acceptance and implementation of the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979, as amended

A.920(22) 2001. Review of safety measures and procedures for the treatment of persons rescued at sea

MSC.155(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979, as amended

A.1049(27) 2011. International code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code)

4.111 Recovery of persons from the water

MSC.346(91) 2012. Application of SOLAS regulation III/17-1 to ships to which SOLAS Chapter III does not apply


4.12 Human Element

A.850(20) 1997. Human element vision, principles and goals for the Organization


4.121 General

MSC.21(59) 1991. Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978

MSC.33(63) 1994. Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), 1978

MSC.66(68) 1997. Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended

MSC.67(68) 1997. Amendments to the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

MSC.78(70) 1998. Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

A.892(21) 1999. Unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency and endorsements

A.921(22) 2001. Assembly resolutions superseded by the 1995 amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention

Revokes A.437(XI), A.438(XI), A.482(XII), A.483(XII), A.537(13), A.624(15), A.770(18)

A.925(22) 2001. Entry into force and implementation of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol and the 1995 STCW-F Convention

A.947(23) 2003. Human element vision, principles and goals for the Organization

Revokes A.850(20)

MSC.156(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the seafarers' training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) code

MSC.180(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the seafarers' training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) Code

MSC.203(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers, 1978, as amended

MSC.209(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the seafarers' training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) Code

4.122 Training

A.89(IV) 1965. Training of seafarers

A.124(V) 1967. Recommendation on crew training

A.188(VI) 1969. Training of masters, officers and crew

A.286(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on training and qualifications of officers and crews of ships carrying hazardous or noxious chemicals in bulk


A.437(XI) 1979. Training of crews in fire-fighting Revoked by A.921(22)

A.438(XI) 1979. Training and qualification of persons in charge of medical care aboard ship


A.482(XII) 1981. Training in the use of automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA)


A.483(XII) 1981. Training in radar observation and plotting Revoked by A.921(22)

A.485(XII) 1981. Training, qualifications and operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots


A.537(13) 1983. Training of officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in solid form in bulk or in packaged form


A.538(13) 1983. Maritime safety training of personnel on mobile offshore units


A.539(13) 1983. Certification of skippers and officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over

A.576(14) 1985. Standards for skippers and officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of less than 24 metres in length operating in unlimited and limited waters

A.623(15) 1987. Minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more

A.624(15) 1987. Guidelines on training for the purpose of launching lifeboats and rescue boats from ships making headway through the water


A.703(17) 1991. Training of radio personnel in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

A.712(17) 1991. Recommended standards of specialized training, qualifications and certification of key personnel assigned responsibility for essential marine functions on mobile offshore units (MOUs)


A.770(18) 1993. Minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on passenger ships

Revoked by A.865(20), A.921(22)

A.771(18) 1993. Training requirements for crews of fast rescue boats

A.792(19) 1995. Safety culture in and around passenger ships

A.828(19) 1995. Recommendations on maritime safety and emergency preparedness training for all personnel working on MOUs


A.865(20) 1997. Minimum training requirements for personnel nominated to assist passengers in emergency situations on passenger ships

Revokes A.770(18)

A.891(21) 1999. Recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs)

Revokes A.538(13), A.712(17), A.828(19),

A.960(23) 2003. Recommendations on training and certification and operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots

Revokes A.485(XII)

4.123 Watchkeeping

A.285(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on basic principles and operational guidance relating to navigational watchkeeping


A.337(IX) 1975. Recommendation on principles and operational guidance for deck officers in charge of a watch in port

A.484(XII) 1981. Basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch on board fishing vessels

A.622(15) 1987. Basic principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch on board fishing vessels

4.124 Manning

A.481(XII) 1981. Principles of safe manning Revoked by A.890(21)

A.772(18) 1993. Fatigue factors in manning and safety

A.890(21) 1999. Principles of safe manning Revokes A.481(XII), , Amended by A.955(23), Revoked by A.1047(27)

A.955(23) 2003. Amendments to the principles of safe manning (Resolution A.890(21))


A.1047(27) 2011. Principles of minimum safe manning Revokes A.890(21), A.955(23)

4.125 ISM Code

A.741(18) 1993. International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)

Revokes A.680(17), Amended by MSC.104(73), MSC.273(85)

A.741(18) 1993. International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)


A.788(19) 1995. Guidelines on implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Administrations


A.848(20) 1997. Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code

A.880(21) 1999. Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by 1 July 2002


MSC.104(73) 2000. Amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Amends A.741(18)

A.913(22) 2001. Revised guidelines on the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by administrations

Revokes A.788(19), Revoked by A.1022(26) as of 1 July 2010

MSC.179(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)

MSC.195(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the international management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (international safety management (ISM) Code)

A.1022(26) 2009. Guidelines on the implementation of the international safety management (ISM) code byadministrations

Revokes A.913(22) with effect as of 1 July 2010,


MSC.273(85) 2009. Adoption of Amendments to the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)

MSC.353(92) 2013. Amendments to the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)

4.13 Cargoes

A.264(VIII) 1973. Amendment to chapter VI of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

Incorporated in SOLAS 74; valid for certain ships under SOLAS 60, Revokes A.185(VI)

4.131 Dangerous goods

A.81(IV) 1965. Approval of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code


A.120(V) 1967. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Revoked by A.716(17)

A.230(VII) 1971. Adoption of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code


A.289(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on safe practice on dangerous goods in ports and harbours


A.299(VIII) 1973. Classification and labelling of dangerous or hazardous cargo


A.345(IX) 1975. Recommendation on marking and labelling of dangerous goods


A.435(XI) 1979. Safe transport, handling and storage of dangerous goods in port areas


A.676(16) 1989. Transboundary movement of hazardous wastes

LDC.42(13) 1990. Matters related to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal

Called for the prevention of export of wastes for dumping at sea containing substances listed in annexes I and II and resulted in Article 6 of the London Protocol.

A.716(17) 1991. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

Revokes A.81(IV), A.119(V), A.120(V), A.230(VII), A.299(VIII), A.345(IX), A.435(XI), Superseded by MSC.122(75),

A.717(17) 1991. Co-ordination in matters relating to dangerous goods and hazardous substances

MSC.122(75) 2002. Adoption of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

Supersedes A.716(17),


MSC.157(78) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

MSC.205(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) Code

MSC.262(84) 2008. Adoption of amendments to the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) Code

MSC.294(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

MSC.328(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code(amendment 36-12)

4.132 Solid bulk cargoes

A.82(IV) 1965. Approval of the Code of Safe Practice for Bulk Cargoes


A.184(VI) 1969. Adoption of grain regulations as an equivalent to chapter VI of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960

Valid for certain ships under SOLAS 60

A.185(VI) 1969. Application of grain regulations to cargo ships of less than 500 tons gross tonnage

Revoked by A.264(VIII)

A.434(XI) 1979. Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes Revokes A.82(IV), (latest amendment: MSC/Circ.962), Refer to A.713(17)

A.713(17) 1991. Safety of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes Refer to A.434(XI), A.797(19), A.798(19), A.862(20), MSC.22(59)

MSC.23(59) 1991. Adoption of the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk

A.797(19) 1995. Safety of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes Refer to A.713(17, A.744(18), A.787(19), A.862(20),

A.862(20) 1997. Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers

Refer to A.713(17), A.797(19), Amended by MSC.238(82)

A.866(20) 1997. Guidance to ships' crews and terminal personnel for bulk carrier inspections

MSC.193(79) 2004. Code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes, 2004 Superseded by MSC.268(85)

MSC.238(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the code of safe practice for the safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers

Amends A.862(20)

MSC.268(85) 2009. Adoption of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

Supersedes MSC.193(79), Amended by MSC.318(89)

MSC.277(85) 2009. Clarification of the term “Bulk Carrier” and guidance for application of regulations in SOLAS to ships which occasionally carry dry cargoes in bulk and are not determined as bulk carriers in accordance with Regulation XII/1.1 and Chapter II-1

MSC.304(87) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the code of practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code)

MSC.318(89) 2011. Adoption of amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

Amends MSC.268(85)

MSC.354(92) 2013. Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code


4.133 Containers

C.36(XX) 1968. Containers

A.260(VIII) 1973. International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972

A.288(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on the safe stowage and securing of containers on deck on vessels which are not specially designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers


C.57(XXXII) 1974. IMCO's role in work on container standards

C.61(XL) 1978. IMCO's responsibilities and competence in the fields of multimodal transport, containerization and the maritime carriage of dangerous goods

A.436(XI) 1979. Harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers

Superseded by CSC/Circ.67

MSC.3(48) 1983. Amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972


A.737(18) 1993. Amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972

MSC.310(88) 2010. Adoption of amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972


4.134 Stowage and securing of cargo

A.288(VIII) 1973. Recommendation on the safe stowage and securing of containers on deck on vessels which are not specially designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers


A.489(XII) 1981. Safe stowage and securing of cargo units and other entities in ships other than cellular containerships

4.135 Other matters

A.206(VII) 1971. Amendments to the recommendation on intact stability for passenger and cargo ships under 100 metres in length (resolution A.167(ES.IV)) with respect to ships carrying deck cargoes

Amends A.167(ES.IV), Superseded by A.749(18)

A.287(VIII) 1973. Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes


A.323(IX) 1975. Recommendation to ensure uniform treatment of ships designed for the carriage of vehicles involved in the international road transport of goods


A.533(13) 1983. Elements to be taken into account when considering the safe stowage and securing of cargo units and vehicles in ships

A.581(14) 1985. Guidelines for securing arrangements for the transport of road vehicles on ro-ro ships

Amended by MSC/Circ.812


A.714(17) 1991. Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing

Revokes A.288(VIII), Amended by MSC/Circ.664, MSC/Circ.691, MSC/Circ.740, MSC/Circ.812, MSC/Circ.1026

A.715(17) 1991. Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 1991

Revokes A.287(VIII) Revoked by MSC.137(76), A.1048(27), Refer to A.160(ES.IV), A.209(VII), A.601(15), MSC/Circ.389, For explanatory notes to these Interim standards, refer to MSC/Circ.644,

A.748(18) 1993. Code for the Safe Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks on Board Ships (NF Code)

Amended by A.853(20), MSC.118(74)

A.790(19) 1995. Review of the Code for the Safe Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks on Board Ships

A.853(20) 1997. Amendments to the Code for the Safe Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks on Board Ships

Amends A.748(18)

A.854(20) 1997. Guidelines for developing shipboard emergency plans for ships carrying materials subject to the INF Code

MSC.88(71) 1999. International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code)

Amended by MSC.118(74), 135(76), MSC.241(83)

MSC.118(74) 2001. Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code)

Amends MSC.88(71) and A.748(18)

MSC.135(76) 2002. Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code)

Amends MSC.88(71)

MSC.178(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the international code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on board ships (INF Code)

A.984(24) 2005. Facilitation of the carriage of the IMDG Code class 7 radioactive materials including those in packaged form used in medical or public health applications

MSC.241(83) 2007. Adoption of amendments to the international code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and high-level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code)

Amends MSC.88(71)

A.1048(27) 2011. Code of safe practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes, 2011 (2011 TDC Code)

Revokes A.715(17)


5 PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION FROM SHIPS

5.01 General

A.85(IV) 1965. Prevention of pollution of the sea by agents other than oil

A.176(VI) 1969. Marine pollution

A.347(IX) 1975. Entry into force of the 1969 amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, and of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

A.349(IX) 1975. Technical assistance in the field of marine pollution

A.412(XI) 1979. Acceptance and enforcement of international instruments relating to maritime safety and marine environment protection

MEPC.30(25) 1987. Guidelines for reporting incidents involving harmful substances


A.647(16) 1989. IMO guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention


A.674(16) 1989. International co-operation on oil pollution preparedness and response

A.676(16) 1989. Transboundary movement of hazardous wastes

A.677(16) 1989. Technical assistance in the field of protection of the marine environment

MEPC.39(29) 1990. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Introduction of the harmonized system of survey and certification under Annexes I and V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.44(30) 1990. Identification of the Great Barrier Reef region as a particularly sensitive area

MEPC.45(30) 1990. Protection of the Great Barrier Reef region Revoked by MEPC.133(53)

MEPC.46(30) 1990. Measures to control potential adverse impacts associated with use of tributyl tin compounds in antifouling paints

A.680(17) 1991. IMO guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention


A.719(17) 1991. Prevention of air pollution from ships

A.720(17) 1991. Guidelines for the designation of special areas and the identification of particularly sensitive areas

Amended by A.885(21), Revoked by A.927(22)

MEPC.49(31) 1991. Revision of the list of substances to be annexed to the Protocol relating to the Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other Than Oil

Revised by MEPC.72(38)


Revokes A.681(17), Revoked by A.787(19),

A.832(19) 1995. Follow-up action to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992

MEPC.67(37) 1995. Guidelines on incorporation of the precautionary approach in the context of specific IMO activities

MEPC.72(38) 1996. Revision of the list of substances to be annexed to the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances other than Oil

Revised by MEPC.100(48)


MEPC.74(40) 1997. Identification of the Archipelago of Sabana-Camagüey as a particularly sensitive area

MEPC.76(40) 1997. Standard specification for shipboard incinerators Amended by MEPC.93(45)

A.885(21) 1999. Procedures for the identification of particularly sensitive sea areas and the adoption of associated protective measures and amendments to the guidelines contained in resolution A.720(17)


A.895(21) 1999. Anti-fouling systems used on ships

MEPC.93(45) 2000. Amendments to the Standard specification for shipboard incinerators

Amends MEPC.76(40)

A.927(22) 2001. Guidelines for the designation of special areas under MARPOL 73/78 and guidelines for the identification and designation of particularly sensitive sea areas

Revokes A.720(17) and A.885(21), Annex 2 Revoked by A.982(24)

MEPC.97(47) 2002. Identification of the sea area around Malpelo Island as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.98(47) 2002. Identification of the sea area around the Florida Keys as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.100(48) 2002. Revision of the list of substances annexed to the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Pollution by Substances Other Than Oil, 1973

Amended by MEPC.165(56)

MEPC.101(48) 2002. Identification of the Wadden Sea as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.102(48) 2002. Guidelines for survey and certification of anti-fouling systems on ships

Revoked by MEPC.195(61)

A.964(23) 2003. Follow-up action to UNCED and WSSD

A.965(23) 2003. Development and improvement of partnership arrangements for technical co-operation

MEPC.103(49) 2003. Guidelines for on-board NOx verification procedure - direct measurement and monitoring method

MEPC.104(49) 2003. Guidelines for brief sampling of anti-fouling systems on ships

MEPC.105(49) 2003. Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems in ships


MEPC.106(49) 2003. Designation of the PARACAS National Reserve as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.121(52) 2004. Designation of the Western European Waters as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area

A.982(24) 2005. Revised Guidelines for the identification and designation of particularly sensitive sea areas

Revokes annex 2 of A.927(22)

MEPC.133(53) 2005. Designation of the Torres Strait as an extension of the great barrier reef particularly sensitive sea area

Revokes MEPC.45(30)

MEPC.134(53) 2005. Designation of the Canary Islands as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.135(53) 2005. Designation of the Galapagos archipelago as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.136(53) 2005. Designation of the Baltic sea area as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.154(55) 2006. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Designation of the Southern South African waters as a Special Area)

MSC.229(82) 2006. Adoption of a new mandatory ship reporting system “in the Galapagos particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) (GALREP)”

MEPC.165(56) 2007. Amendments to the list of substances annexed to the protocol relating to intervention on the high seas in cases of pollution by substances other than oil, 1973

Amends MEPC.100(48)


MSC.248(83) 2007. Adoption of a new ship reporting system “The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument” particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA)

MEPC.171(57) 2008. Designation of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.195(61) 2010. 2010 Guidelines for survey and certification of anti-fouling systems on ships

Revokes MEPC.102(48)

MEPC.204(62) 2011. Designation of the strait of Bonifacio as a particularly sensitive sea area

MEPC.208(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems on ships


MEPC.226(64) 2012. Designation of the Saba Bank as a particularly sensitive sea area

5.02 Amendments to conventions

A.175(VI) 1969. Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954

A.232(VII) 1971. Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954 (as amended in 1969), concerning the protection of the Great Barrier Reef

A.246(VII) 1971. Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, concerning tank arrangements and limitation of tank size

MEPC.14(20) 1984. Amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.16(22) 1985. Amendments to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.21(22) 1985. Amendments to Protocol I to MARPOL 73/78 and the text of the Protocol, as amended, annexed thereto

MEPC.29(25) 1987. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of the Gulf of Aden as a special area)

MEPC.42(30) 1990. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of Antarctic area as a special area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.47(31) 1991. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (New regulation 26 and other amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.48(31) 1991. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of the Wider Caribbean area as a special area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.51(32) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Discharge criteria of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.52(32) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (New regulations 13F and 13G and related amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.53(32) 1992. Development of the capacity of ship scrapping for the smooth implementation of the amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78


MEPC.57(33) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of the Antarctic area as a special area and lists of liquid substances in Annex II)

MEPC.58(33) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex III)

MEPC.65(37) 1995. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 2 and new regulation 9 of Annex V)

MEPC.68(38) 1996. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to Protocol I)

MEPC.75(40) 1997. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 10 and new regulation 25A of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.77(41) 1998. Establishment of the date on which the amendments to regulation 10 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 in respect of the north-west European waters special area shall take effect

MEPC.78(43) 1999. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulations 13G and 26 and IOPP Certificate of Annex 1 and addition of new regulation 16 to Annex 2 of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.84(44) 2000. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships, 1973

MEPC.89(45) 2000. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

A.929(22) 2001. Entry into force of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.95(46) 2001. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 13G of Annex 1 to MARPOL 73/78 and to the supplement of the IOPP Certificate)

MEPC.111(50) 2003. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 13G, addition of new regulation 13H and consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)



MEPC.117(52) 2004. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.118(52) 2004. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78)


LEG.4(91) 2006. Revised Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 (Implications for the reference in article 1.5(a)(ii) of the HNS convention to “Noxious liquid substances carried in bulk”)

MEPC.154(55) 2006. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Designation of the Southern South African waters as a Special Area)

MEPC.156(55) 2006. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Revised Annex III of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.190(60) 2010. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto (North American Emission Control Area)

MEPC.194(61) 2010. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate)

MEPC.235(65) 2013. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to Form A and Form B of Supplements to the IOPP Certificate under MARPOL Annex I)

MEPC.238(65) 2013. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO Code mandatory)

5.03 Prevention of pollution (oil)

A.84(IV) 1965. Prevention of pollution of the sea by oil

MEPC.85(44) 2000. Guidelines for the development of shipboard marine pollution emergency plans for oil and/or noxious liquid substances


MEPC.86(44) 2000. Amendments to the Guidelines for the development of shipboard oil pollution emergency plans

Amends MEPC.54(32)

MEPC.122(52) 2004. Explanatory notes on matters related to the accidental oil outflow performance under regulation 23 of the revised MARPOL Annex I

MEPC.139(53) 2005. Guidelines for the application of the revised MARPOL ANNEX I requirements to floating production, storage and offloading facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs)


MEPC.142(54) 2006. Amendments to the guidelines for the application of the revised MARPOL Annex I requirements to floating production, storage and offloading facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs)

Amends MEPC.139(53)

MEPC.146(54) 2006. Amendments to the explanatory notes on matters related to the accidental oil outflow performance under regulation 23 of the revised MARPOL Annex I


MEPC.167(56) 2007. Establishment of the date on which the amendments to Regulation 1.11 of MARPOL Annex I, in respect of the southern South African waters special area, shall take effect

MEPC.168(56) 2007. Establishment of the date on which Regulation 1.11.5 of MARPOL Annex I and Regulation 5(1)(e) of MARPOL Annex V, in respect of the gulfs area special area, shall take effect

MEPC.189(60) 2010. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (addition of a new chapter 9 to MARPOL Annex I)

MEPC.189(60) 2010. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (addition of a new chapter 9 to MARPOL Annex I)

MEPC.216(63) 2012. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V)

5.031 General

A.115(V) 1967. Recommendation on the treatment of spaces on board ships for the separation, clarification or purification, and the carriage of slop oil

A.119(V) 1967. Prevention of pollution of the sea by oil Revoked by A.716(17)

A.152(ES.IV) 1968. Discharge of oily mixtures resulting from tank cleaning and ballasting into the sea

A.155(ES.IV) 1968. Prevention of pollution of the sea by oil outside the prohibited zones

A.234(VII) 1971. Disposal of oily bilge and ballast water from ships in ports (excluding effluent from cargo/ballast tanks in tankers)

A.247(VII) 1971. Recommendation to put into effect requirements relating to tank arrangements and to the limitation of tank size from the point of view of minimizing pollution of the sea by oil

MEPC.6(XIV) 1980. Application of the provisions of Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, on the discharge of oil in the Baltic Sea area

MEPC.7(XV) 1981. Entries in oil record books on methods of disposal of residue

MEPC.8(XVI) 1981. Discharge of oils not specified by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended in 1962 and 1969

A.675(16) 1989. Prevention of oil pollution

A.721(17) 1991. Development of the new tanker designs for the prevention of oil pollution

MEPC.47(31) 1991. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (New regulation 26 and other amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)


MEPC.52(32) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (New regulations 13F and 13G and related amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

A.743(18) 1993. Oil tanker safety and marine environmental protection

MEPC.63(36) 1994. Oil tanker stability, operational safety and protection of the marine environment

MEPC.66(37) 1995. Interim guidelines for the approval of alternative methods of design and construction of oil tankers under regulation 13F(5) of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78


MEPC.77(41) 1998. Establishment of the date on which the amendments to regulation 10 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 in respect of the north-west European waters special area shall take effect

MEPC.82(43) 1999. Guidelines for monitoring the world-wide average sulphur content of residual fuel oils supplied for use on board ships


MEPC.94(46) 2001. Condition assessment scheme Amended by MEPC.99(48), MEPC.155(55)

MEPC.110(49) 2003. Revised interim guidelines for the approval of alternative methods of design and construction of oil tankers under Regulation 13F(5) of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.113(50) 2003. Ship Recycling for the Smooth Implementation of the Amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.114(50) 2003. Early and Effective Application of the Amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 (Revised regulation 13G and new regulation 13H)

MSC.150(77) 2003. Recommendation for material safety data sheets for MARPOL Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils

Revoked by MSC.286.(86)

MEPC.120(52) 2004. Guidelines for the transport of vegetable oils in deeptanks or in independent tanks specially designed for the carriage of such vegetable oils in general dry cargo ships

Superseded by MEPC.148(54)

MEPC.141(54) 2006. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 1, addition to regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.147(54) 2006. Guidelines on the assessment of residual fillet weld between deck plating and longitudinals

MEPC.148(54) 2006. Revised guidelines for the transport of vegetable oils in deeptanks or in independent tanks specially designed for the carriage of such vegetable oils in general dry cargo ships

Supersedes MEPC.120(52)

MEPC.155(55) 2006. Amendments to the condition assessment scheme Amends MEPC.94(46)


MEPC.183(59) 2009. 2009 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of residual fuel oils supplied for use on board ships

Revokes MEPC.82(43), Revoked by MEPC.192(61),

MSC.286(86) 2009. Recommendations for material safety data sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I oil cargo and oil fuel

Revokes MSC.150(77)

MEPC.236(65) 2013. Amendments to the condition assessment scheme under MARPOL Annex I


5.032 Oily-water separating and monitoring equipment

A.233(VII) 1971. Recommendation on international performance specifications for oily-water separating equipment and oil content meters


A.393(X) 1977. Recommendation on international performance and test specifications for oily-water separating equipment and oil content meters


A.444(XI) 1979. Recommendation concerning the installation of oily-water separating equipment under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto

A.445(XI) 1979. Oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers

MEPC.4(XIII) 1980. Recommendation regarding acceptance of oil content meters in oil tankers

A.496(XII) 1981. Guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers


A.543(13) 1983. Accuracy of oil content meters

MEPC.10(18) 1983. Application scheme for oil discharge monitoring and control systems

MEPC.13(19) 1983. Guidelines for plan approval and installation survey of oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers and environmental testing of control sections thereof

A.586(14) 1985. Revised guidelines and specifications for oil discharge, monitoring and control systems for oil tankers

Amended by MEPC.24(22), Superseded by MEPC.108(49)

MEPC.15(21) 1985. Installation of oil discharge monitoring and control systems in existing oil tankers

MEPC.24(22) 1985. Amendments to the revised guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers as adopted by the Organization by resolution A.586(14) and to the recommendations on international performance specifications for oily-water separating equipment and oil content meters adopted by the Organization by resolution A.393(X)

Amends A.393(X), A.586(14)

MEPC.108(49) 2003. Revised guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers

Supersedes A.586(14), Amended by MEPC.240(65)

MEPC.240(65) 2013. 2013 Amendments to the revised guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers (Resolution MEPC.108(49))

Amends MEPC.108(49)

5.033 Oil/Water interface detectors

MEPC.5(XIII) 1980. Specification for oil/water interface detectors

5.034 Segregated ballast tanks (SBT) and dedicated clean ballast tanks

(CBT)


A.388(X) 1977. Recommendation concerning tonnage measurement of ballast spaces in segregated ballast oil tankers


A.495(XII) 1981. Revised specifications for oil tankers with dedicated clean ballast tanks

A.722(17) 1991. Application of tonnage measurement of ballast spaces in segregated ballast oil tankers

Revokes A.388(X), Revoked by A.747(18),

A.798(19) 1995. Guidelines for the selection, application and maintenance of corrosion prevention systems of dedicated seawater ballast tanks

Refer to A.713(17), A.744(18)

MSC.215(82) 2006. Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers


MSC.341(91) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the Performance Standard for Protective Coatings forDedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in all types of ships and double side skin spaces of bulk carriers (Resolution MSC.215(82)

Amends MSC.215(82)

5.035 Crude oil washing (COW)

A.446(XI) 1979. Revised specifications for the design, operation and control of crude oil washing systems

Amended by A.497(XII), A.897(21)

MEPC.3(XII) 1979. Recommendation on the standard format of the crude oil washing operations and equipment manual


A.497(XII) 1981. Amendments to the revised specifications for the design, operation and control of crude oil washing systems

Amends A.446(XI), Amended by A.897(21)

A.498(XII) 1981. Difficulties encountered by ships in carrying out crude oil washing

A.897(21) 1999. Amendments to the Revised specifications for the design, operation and control of crude oil washing systems (resolution A.446(XI), as amended by resolution A.497(XII))

Amends A.446(XI), A.497(XII)

MEPC.81(43) 1999. Amendments to section 9 of the standard format for the COW Manual (resolution MEPC.3(XII))

Amends MEPC.3(12)

5.04 Prevention of pollution (noxious liquid substances in bulk)

A.394(X) 1977. Recommendation on prohibition of the bulk carriage of polychlorinated biphenyls

A.544(13) 1983. Standards for procedures and arrangements called for by Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto


MEPC.18(22) 1985. Standards for procedures and arrangements for the discharge of noxious liquid substances

Supersedes A.544(13), Amended by MEPC.62(35)

MEPC.19(22) 1985. International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

Amends MSC.4(48), Supersedes A.212(VII), Amended by MEPC.90(45)


MEPC.20(22) 1985. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)

Supersedes A.212(VII), Amended by MEPC.91(45)

MEPC.23(22) 1985. The application of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 on the discharge of noxious liquid substances in the Baltic Sea area

MEPC.27(23) 1986. Categorization of liquid substances

MEPC.28(24) 1987. Compliance with Annex II of MARPOL 73/78

A.673(16) 1989. Guidelines for the transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk in offshore support vessels

Amended by MEPC.158(55), MSC.184(79), MSC.236(82)



MEPC.34(27) 1989. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Appendices II and III of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.40(29) 1990. Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

MEPC.41(29) 1990. Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) (Harmonized system of survey and certification)

MEPC.57(33) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of the Antarctic area as a special area and lists of liquid substances in Annex II)

MEPC.62(35) 1994. Amendments to the standards for procedures and arrangements for the discharge of noxious liquid substances

Amends MEPC.18(22)

MEPC.85(44) 2000. Guidelines for the development of shipboard marine pollution emergency plans for oil and/or noxious liquid substances


MEPC.109(49) 2003. Tripartite agreements

MEPC.119(52) 2004. 2004 Amendments to the international code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC Code)

MSC.181(79) 2004. Adoption of amendments to the code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk, as amended (BCH Code)

MEPC.137(53) 2005. Amendments to the guidelines for the development of shipboard marine pollution emergency plans for oil and/or noxious liquid substances (Resolution MEPC.85(44))

Amends MEPC.85(44)

MEPC.158(55) 2006. Amendments to the guidelines for the transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on off-shore support vessels (Resolution A.673(16))

Amends A.673(16)

MEPC.160(55) 2006. Implications of the revised Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 for the reference in article 1.5(a)(ii) of the HNS convention to “Noxious Liquid Substances carried in bulk”

MSC.212(81) 2006. Adoption of amendments to the code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code)


MSC.219(82) 2006. Adoption of amendments to The International Code for the Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk

Amends MSC.4(48)

MEPC.166(56) 2007. 2007 Amendments to the international code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC CODE)


5.05 Prevention of pollution (harmful substances in packaged form)

MEPC.2(VI) 1976. Recommendation on international effluent standards and guidelines for performance tests for sewage treatment plants


MEPC.35(27) 1989. Implementation of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.58(33) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex III)

MEPC.156(55) 2006. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Revised Annex III of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.157(55) 2006. Recommendation on standards for the rate of discharge of untreated sewage from ships

MEPC.164(56) 2007. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Reception facilities outside Special Areas and discharge of sewage)

MEPC.186(59) 2009. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

MEPC.187(59) 2009. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973

MEPC.193(61) 2010. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised MARPOL Annex III)

5.06 Prevention of pollution (sewage)

MEPC.38(29) 1990. Application of the provisions of Annex IV of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, on the discharge of sewage in the Baltic Sea area

MEPC.143(54) 2006. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973 (Addition of regulation 13 to Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78)


MEPC.159(55) 2006. Revised guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants

Supersedes MEPC.2(VI)

MEPC.200(62) 2011. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973(Special Area Provisions and the Designation of the Baltic Sea as a Special Area underMARPOL Annex IV)


MEPC.218(63) 2012. Development of technical onboard equipment in relation to the designation of the Baltic Sea as a special area under MARPOL Annex IV

MEPC.227(64) 2012. 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants

Supersedes MEPC.159(55).

5.07 Prevention of pollution (garbage)

MEPC.9(17) 1982. Application of the provisions of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 on the discharge of garbage in the Baltic Sea area

MEPC.31(26) 1988. Establishment of the date of application of the provisions of regulation 5 of Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, on the discharge of garbage in the Baltic Sea area

MEPC.36(28) 1989. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.37(28) 1989. Establishment of the date of application of the provisions of regulation 5 of Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, on the discharge of garbage in the North Sea area

MEPC.42(30) 1990. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of Antarctic area as a special area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.43(30) 1990. Prevention of pollution by garbage in the Mediterranean

MEPC.48(31) 1991. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of the Wider Caribbean area as a special area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.59(33) 1992. Revised guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78


MEPC.59(33) 1992. Revised guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78

Amended by MEPC.92(45), Revoked by MEPC.219(63)


MEPC.71(38) 1996. Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans


MEPC.92(45) 2000. Amendments to the Revised guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 (resolution MEPC.59(33))

Amends MEPC.59(33)

MEPC.172(57) 2008. Establishment of the date on which regulation 5(1)(A) of MARPOL Annex V in respect of the Mediterranean sea area special area shall take effect

MEPC.191(60) 2010. Establishment of the date on which Regulation 5(1)(h) of MARPOL Annex V in respect of the Wider Caribbean region special area shall take effect

MEPC.192(61) 2010. Establishment of the date on which Regulation 5(1)(h) of MARPOL Annex V in respect of the Wider Caribbean region special area shall take effect


MEPC.201(62) 2011. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973(Revised MARPOL Annex V)


MEPC.219(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V

Revokes MEPC.59(33)

MEPC.220(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans

Revokes MEPC.71(38)

MEPC.239(65) 2013. Amendments to the 2012 guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V

5.08 Reception facilities for wastes from ships

A.154(ES.IV) 1968. Oil reception facilities

A.235(VII) 1971. Facilities in ports for the reception of oil residues

A.348(IX) 1975. Provision of reception facilities for oil residues and wastes under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973

A.585(14) 1985. Provision of facilities in ports for the reception of oily wastes from ships

A.896(21) 1999. Provision and use of port waste reception facilities

MEPC.83(44) 2000. Guidelines for ensuring the adequacy of port waste reception facilities

MEPC.221(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the development of a regional reception facilities plan

5.09 Implementation of conventions

MEPC.87(44) 2000. Use of Spanish under IMO conventions relating to pollution prevention


5.091 Prevention of pollution (oil)

A.236(VII) 1971. Implementation of the 1969 amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954

MEPC.1(II) 1974. Establishment of the list of substances to be annexed to the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other Than Oil

MEPC.17(22) 1985. Implementation of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.53(32) 1992. Development of the capacity of ship scrapping for the smooth implementation of the amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.64(36) 1994. Guidelines for approval of alternative structural or operational arrangements as called for in regulation 13G(7) of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.88(44) 2000. Implementation of Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.92(45) 2000. Amendments to the Revised guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 (resolution MEPC.59(33))

Amends MEPC.59(33)

A.928(22) 2001. Early and effective application of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships

5.092 Control of ships and discharges

A.391(X) 1977. Procedures for the control of discharges under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954

A.542(13) 1983. Procedures for the control of ships and discharges under Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto


MEPC.26(23) 1986. Procedures for the control of ships and discharges under Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78)


MEPC.51(32) 1992. Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Discharge criteria of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.60(33) 1992. Guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention equipment for machinery space bilges of ships


MEPC.107(49) 2003. Revised guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention equipment for machinery space bilges of ships

Amends MEPC.60(33)

MEPC.205(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines and specifications for add-on equipment for upgrading Resolution MEPC.60(33) compliant oil filtering equipment

5.093 Contravention of conventions and penalties


A.151(ES.IV) 1968. Detection of offences against and enforcement of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954

A.153(ES.IV) 1968. Penalties for unlawful discharge of oil into the sea

A.392(X) 1977. Reports to the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization on contraventions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954

A.499(XII) 1981. Penalties for violations of convention requirements relating to the prevention of marine pollution from ships

MEPC.61(34) 1993. Visibility limits of oil discharges of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

5.094 Surveys and certification

A.413(XI) 1979. Guidelines on surveys and inspections under the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and under the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973


MEPC.11(18) 1983. Guidelines for surveys under Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto

Revoked by A.746(18) with regard to HSSC,

MEPC.25(23) 1986. Guidelines for surveys under Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78)

Revoked by A.746(18) with regard to HSSC,

MSC.144(77) 2003. Amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744(18), as amended)

Amends A.744(18)

5.095 Tonnage measurement for the purposes of MARPOL 73/78

A.541(13) 1983. Interim scheme for tonnage measurement for certain ships for the purposes of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto

5.10 Reporting of incidents involving harmful substances

A.147(ES.IV) 1968. Reports on accidents involving significant spillages of oil

A.189(VI) 1969. Voluntary reports on spillages of oil


A.447(XI) 1979. Interim guidelines for reporting incidents involving harmful substances


MEPC.22(22) 1985. Guidelines for reporting incidents involving harmful substances and the text of guidelines annexed thereto

Supersedes A.447(XI)


Revokes A.648(16), Refer to A.857(20),

MEPC.138(53) 2005. Amendments to the general principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements, including guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful substances and/or marine pollutants (Resolution A.851(20))

5.11 Combating of spillages

A.148(ES.IV) 1968. National arrangements for dealing with significant spillages of oil

A.149(ES.IV) 1968. Regional co-operation in dealing with significant spillages of oil

A.150(ES.IV) 1968. Research and exchange of information on methods for disposal of oil in cases of significant spillages

A.448(XI) 1979. Regional arrangements for combating major incidents or threats of marine pollution

MEPC.12(18) 1983. Regional arrangements for combating major incidents of marine pollution

A.587(14) 1985. Arrangements for combating major incidents or threats of marine pollution

A.625(15) 1987. Arrangements for the entry and clearance of marine pollution response resources during emergency situations

A.674(16) 1989. International co-operation on oil pollution preparedness and response

MEPC.54(32) 1992. Guidelines for the development of shipboard oil pollution emergency plans


A.869(20) 1997. Guidelines for facilitation of response to an oil pollution incident pursuant to article 7 and annex of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990


A.983(24) 2005. Guidelines for the facilitation of response to a pollution incident

Revokes A.869(20)

5.12 Prevention of air pollution from ships

A.926(22) 2001. Availability and use of low sulphur bunker fuel oils in SOx emission control areas designated in accordance with regulation 14(3) of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

A.929(22) 2001. Entry into force of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.96(47) 2002. Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78



A.963(23) 2003. IMO Policies and practices related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships

MEPC.128(53) 2005. Amendments to the revised survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification (Resolution A.948(23)) for the purpose of MARPOL ANNEX VI

MEPC.129(53) 2005. Guidelines for port state control under MARPOL ANNEX VI

MEPC.130(53) 2005. Guidelines for on-board exhaust GAS-SOx cleaning systems


MEPC.132(53) 2005. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1997 to amend the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code)

MEPC.170(57) 2008. Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems Revokes MEPC.130(53), Revoked by MEPC.184(59)

MEPC.176(58) 2008. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised MARPOL Annex VI)

MEPC.177(58) 2008. Amendments to the technical code on control of emission of nitrogen oxides from marine diesel engines (NOx Technical Code 2008)

MEPC.180(59) 2009. Amendments to the survey guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and certification for the revised MARPOL Annex VI


MEPC.181(59) 2009. 2009 Guidelines for port state control under the revised MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC.182(59) 2009. 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI

Revokes MEPC.96(47)

MEPC.184(59) 2009. 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems Revokes MEPC.170(57)

MEPC.185(59) 2009. Guidelines for the development of a VOC management plan

MEPC.190(60) 2010. Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto (North American Emission Control Area)

MEPC.198(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines addressing additional aspects to the NOx technical code 2008 with regard to particular requirements related to marine diesel engines fitted with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems

MEPC.199(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines for reception facilities under MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC.202(62) 2011. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1997 to amend the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto(Designation of the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area and exemption of certain ships operating in the North American Emission Control Area and the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area under regulations 13 and 14 and Appendix VII of MARPOL Annex VI)


MEPC.203(62) 2011. Amendments to the annex of the protocol of 1997 to amend the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Inclusion of regulations on energy efficiency for ships in MARPOL Annex VI)

MEPC.212(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained energy efficiency design index (EEDI) for new ships

Revokes MEPC.1/Circ.681

MEPC.213(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the development of a ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP)

Revokes MEPC.1/Circ.683

MEPC.214(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines on survey and certification of the energy efficiency design index (EEDI)

Revokes MEPC.1/Circ.682, Amended by MEPC 234(65)

MEPC.215(63) 2012. Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the energy efficiency design index (EEDI)


MEPC.217(63) 2012. Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annex VI and Certification of marine diesel engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction systems under the NOx Technical Code 2008)

MEPC.224(64) 2012. Amendments to the 2012 guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships

MEPC.229(65) 2013. Promotion of technical co-operation and transfer of technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships

MEPC.230(65) 2013. 2013 Guidelines as required by regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI in respect of non-identical replacement engines not required to meet the tier III limit

MEPC.231(65) 2013. 2013 Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)


MEPC.233(65) 2013. 2013 guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion

MEPC.234(65) 2013. Amendments to the 2012 guidelines on survey and certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) (Resolution MEPC.214(63)), as amended

Amends MEPC.214(63)

5.13 Hazardous and noxious substances

A.932(22) 2001. Implementation of the HNS Convention

MEPC.179(59) 2009. Guidelines for the development of the inventory of hazardous materials


MEPC.197(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines for the development of the inventory of hazardous materials



5.14 Ship Recycling

A.962(23) 2003. IMO Guidelines on ship recycling Amended by A.980(24)

A.980(24) 2005. Amendments to the IMO Guidelines on ship recycling (resolution A.962(23))

Amends A.962(23)

A.981(24) 2005. New legally-binding instrument on ship recycling

MEPC.178(59) 2009. Calculation of recycling capacity for meeting the entry-into-force conditions of the Hong Kong international convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009

MEPC.196(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines for the development of the ship recycling plan

MEPC.210(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling

MEPC.211(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the authorization of ship recycling facilities

MEPC.222(64) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the survey and certification of ships under the Hong Kong Convention

MEPC.223(64) 2012. 2012 Guidelines for the inspection of ships under the Hong Kong Convention

5.15 Ballast Water Management

MEPC.50(31) 1991. International guidelines for preventing the introduction of unwanted aquatic organisms and pathogens from ships' ballast water and sediment discharges

A.774(18) 1993. Guidelines for preventing the introduction of unwanted aquatic organisms and pathogens from ships' ballast water and sediment discharges


A.868(20) 1997. Guidelines for the control and management of ships' ballast water to minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens

Revokes A.774(18)

MEPC.123(53) 2005. Guidelines for ballast water management equivalent compliance (G3)

MEPC.124(53) 2005. Guidelines for ballast water exchange (G6)

MEPC.125(53) 2005. Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8)


MEPC.126(53) 2005. Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances (G9)


MEPC.127(53) 2005. Guidelines for ballast water management and development of ballast water management plans (G4)

MEPC.140(54) 2006. Guidelines for approval and oversight of prototype ballast water treatment technology programmes (G10)

MEPC.149(55) 2006. Guidelines for ballast water exchange design and construction standards (G11)

MEPC.150(55) 2006. Guidelines on design and construction to facilitate sediment control on ships (G12)


MEPC.151(55) 2006. Guidelines on designation of areas for ballast water exchange (G14)

MEPC.152(55) 2006. Guidelines for sediment reception facilities (G1)

MEPC.153(55) 2006. Guidelines for ballast water reception facilities (G5)


A.1005(25) 2007. Application of the international convention for the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments, 2004

MEPC.161(56) 2007. Guidelines for additional measures regarding ballast water management including emergency situations (G13)

MEPC.162(56) 2007. Guidelines for risk assessment under regulation A-4 of the BWM convention (G7)

MEPC.163(56) 2007. Guidelines for ballast water exchange in the Antarctic treaty area

MEPC.169(57) 2008. Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances (G9)


MEPC.173(58) 2008. Guidelines for ballast water sampling (G2)

MEPC.174(58) 2008. Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8)


MEPC.175(58) 2008. Information reporting on type approved ballast water management systems


MEPC.188(60) 2010. Installation of ballast water management systems on new ships in accordance with the application dates contained in the ballast water management convention (BWM Convention)

MEPC.206(62) 2011. Procedure for approving other methods of ballast water management in accordance with regulation B-3.7 of the BWM Convention

MEPC.207(62) 2011. 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species

MEPC.209(63) 2012. 2012 Guidelines on design and construction to facilitate sediment control on ships (G12)


MEPC.228(65) 2013. Information reporting on type approved ballast water management systems


5.16 Port State Control under MARPOL

6 PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY DUMPING

6.01 Organizational matters

LDC.9(V) 1980. Procedures for the circulation of proposed amendments to the London Dumping Convention

These procedures clarified the circulation of proposed amendments in accordance with Article XV of the Convention.

LDC.10(V) 1980. Procedure for preparation and consideration of amendments to the London Dumping Convention

LDC.13(7) 1983. Action to increase the number of Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter


LDC.30(11) 1988. Participation of non-governmental international organizations in meetings of the London Dumping Convention

Contains guidance for participation of NGOs at meetings under the London Convention.

LDC.31(11) 1988. Amendments to the guidelines for the allocation of substances to the annexes to the London Dumping Convention

These amendments to Resolution LDC.19(9) clarified the terms „bio-availability‟ and „significant exposures‟ in the guidelines.

LDC.46(14) 1991. Liaison with regional organizations Aimed at strengthening the ties and co-operation with regional organizations on dumping issues.

LC.53(18) 1995. Procedure for consideration and adoption of the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention, 1972

Established the arrangements for the Special Meeting of Contracting Parties to be held in 1996.

6.02 Settlement of disputes

LDC.4(III) 1978. Preparation of provisions for the settlement of disputes

Resulted in 1978 in Resolution LDC.6(III).

LDC.6(III) 1978. Amendments to the Convention concerning settlement of disputes

These amendments never entered into force, but served in 1996 as the basis for the Arbitral Procedure in Annex 3 to the London Protocol.

LC.58(25) 2003. Resolution on the Promotion of Ratification or Accession to the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention 1972 to the Member States of IMO

The IMO Assembly in 2003 reviewed this resolution and noted the benefits for IMO Members of joining the Protocol.

6.03 Scientific advice

LDC.7(IV) 1979. Procedures for the application of scientific advice in respect of the London Dumping Convention

Provided the terms of reference of the Ad Hoc Scientific Group on Dumping. Replaced by Resolution LDC.18(8).

LDC.18(8) 1984. Terms of reference for the Scientific Group on Dumping

Replaced resolution LDC.7(IV). Revoked by Resolution LC.57(21).


LDC.27(10) 1986. Future work programme of the Scientific Group on Dumping

Invited the Scientific Group to review the operational procedures of the Convention and recommend on alternative procedures for the classification and assessment of wastes to be dumped at sea.

LDC.44(14) 1991. The application of a precautionary approach in environmental protection within the framework of the London Dumping Convention

Provided the basis for the precautionary approach under the Convention and resulted in Article 3.1 of the London Protocol.

LC.57(21) 1999. Terms of reference of the Scientific Group on Dumping

Revokes LDC 18(8), Revoked by LC.59(29) The tasks have been reviewed in preparation for the entry into force of the London Protocol.

LC.59(29) 2007. Terms of reference for the Scientific Group under the London Convention

Revokes LC.57(21) Acknowledged that a Scientific Group is now also active under the London Protocol.

6.04 Annexes to the London Dumping Convention

LDC.12(V) 1980. Amendment of the lists of substances contained in Annexes I and II to the London Dumping Convention

These amendments entered into force on 11 March 1981.

LDC.16(7) 1983. Guidance for the application of annex III Agreement on the framework for technical guidelines on Annex III and resulted in resolution LDC.17(8).

LDC.17(8) 1984. Guidelines for the application of annex III to the London Dumping Convention

Amended by Resolution LDC.32(11)

LDC.19(9) 1985. Criteria for the allocation of substances to the annexes

Amended by Resolution LDC.31(11).

LDC.24(10) 1986. Guidelines for the implementation of paragraphs 8 and 9 of annex I to the London Dumping Convention

Adjustments to the guidance for evaluation of “trace contaminants” and “rapidly rendered harmless” for other wastes than dredged material, as the latter found a home under Resolution LDC.23(10).


LDC.25(10) 1986. Amendment to the list of substances contained in annex II to the London Dumping Convention

Agreement in principle to delete „organosilicon‟ compounds from Annex II to the Convention. However, these amendments were formally rejected in 1989.

LDC.26(10) 1986. Amendments to annex III to the London Dumping Convention

These amendments were formally confirmed by adoption of Resolution LDC.37(12).

LDC.32(11) 1988. Amendments to the guidance for the application of annex III (resolution LDC.17(8))

Amends LDC.17(8)

LDC.37(12) 1989. Amendment to annex III to the London Dumping Convention

Confirmed the amendments to Annex III as agreed under Resolution LDC.26(10). They entered into force on 19 May 1990.

LC.49(16) 1993. Amendment to the annexes to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, concerning phasing out sea disposal of industrial waste

These amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994. Called for the phase out of sea disposal of industrial wastes by 1 January 1996.

LC.50(16) 1993. Amendment to annex I to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, concerning incineration at sea

These amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994. Confirmed the ban on incineration at sea of industrial wastes and sewage sludge.

LC.51(16) 1993. Amendments to the annexes to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, concerning disposal at sea of radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter

These amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994. Confirmed the comprehensive ban on dumping of radioactive wastes.

6.05 Incineration at sea

LDC.2(I) 1976. Resolution on Incineration at Sea (Resolution unnumbered in LDC 1/16 Annex VI)

Basis for the development of procedures to control incineration at sea. Resulted in Resolutions LDC.3(II) and LDC.5(III).

LDC.3(II) 1977. Technical guidelines on the control of incineration at sea


LDC.5(III) 1978. Amendments to annexes to the Convention concerning incineration at sea (Regulations for the control of incineration of wastes and other matter at sea)

These amendments entered into force on 11 March 1979 and provided the legal basis for incineration at sea and the Technical guidelines in Resolution LDC.3(II).

LDC.11(V) 1980. Export of wastes for incineration at sea Parties were encouraged to ensure that wastes exported to non-parties for incineration at sea should be incinerated in accordance with London Convention requirements.

LDC.20(9) 1985. Interim provisions for the surveillance of cleaning operations carried out at sea on board incineration vessels

Revoked by Resolution LDC.34(11).

LDC.33(11) 1988. Amendments to the interim technical guidelines on the control of incineration of wastes and other matter at sea

These amendments were adopted to reflect the most recent scientific advice on incineration at sea at that time.

LDC.34(11) 1988. Guidelines for the surveillance of cleaning operations carried out at sea on board incineration vessels

Replaced Resolution LDC.20(9).

LDC.35(11) 1988. Status of incineration of noxious liquid wastes at sea Agreement to minimize or substantially reduce the use of incineration at sea by 1 January 1991 and to re-evaluate incineration as a practice. Is a precursor to Resolution LDC.39(13).

LDC.39(13) 1990. Status of incineration of noxious liquid wastes at sea Agreement to re-evaluate incineration at sea in 1992, with a view to prohibition of this practice by the end of 1994. Resulted in Resolution LC.47(15).

LC.47(15) 1992. Status of incineration of noxious liquid wastes at sea Confirmed the prohibition of incineration at sea of these wastes from 31 December 1992 and resulted in the amendments in 1993 under resolution LC.50(16).

LC.50(16) 1993. Amendment to annex I to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, concerning incineration at sea

These amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994. Confirmed the ban on incineration at sea of industrial wastes and sewage sludge.


6.06 Disposal at sea of radioactive wastes

LDC.8(IV) 1979. Revised IAEA definition and recommendations of 1978 concerning radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter referred to in annexes I and II to the London Dumping Convention

Parties should apply the definition of „High-Level Radioactive Wastes or Other High-Level Radioactive Matter Unsuitable for Dumping at Sea‟, as provided by the IAEA.

LDC.14(7) 1983. Disposal of radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter at sea

Called for the suspension of dumping of radioactive wastes, pending a report by a meeting of experts. This resulted in Resolution LDC.21(9)

LDC.15(7) 1983. The need for clarifying the interpretation of article III of the London Dumping Convention in relation to disposal of high-level radioactive and other hazardous wastes in the sea-bed

Called for an intersessional meeting of legal experts to develop an interpretation of Article III.

LDC.21(9) 1985. Dumping of radioactive wastes at sea Suspended the dumping of radioactive wastes, pending completion of studies and assessments of the wider political, legal, economic and social aspects of this practice.

LDC.28(10) 1986. Studies and assessments pursuant to resolution LDC.21(9)

Established the inter-governmental panel of experts on radioactive waste disposal at sea and a questionnaire for inviting information from parties.

LDC.41(13) 1990. Disposal of radioactive wastes into sub-sea-bed repositories accessed from the sea-bed

Extended the moratorium on dumping under Resolution LDC.21(9) to sub-sea-bed repositories accessed from the sea.

LC.51(16) 1993. Amendments to the annexes to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, concerning disposal at sea of radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter

These amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994. Confirmed the comprehensive ban on dumping of radioactive wastes.

6.07 Disposal at sea of persistent materials


LDC.22(9) 1985. Environmental hazards caused by the disposal at sea of persistent plastics and other persistent synthetic materials (including fishing nets)

Called for co-ordination on this issue with the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and FAO.

LC.56(SM) 1996. Sea disposal of vessels (LC/SM 1: Special Meeting of Contracting Parties to Consider and adopt the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention 1972 (28 October – 8 November 1996))

Promoted land-based alternatives to sea disposal of vessels. Was reviewed in 2000 and is due for review again in 2005.

6.08 Disposal of dredged material

LDC.23(10) 1986. Guidelines for the application of annexes to the disposal of dredged material

Replaced by Resolution LC.52(18).

LC.52(18) 1995. Dredged material assessment framework Replaced Resolution LDC.23(10) in 1995 and is, in turn, replaced by the „Special Guidelines for Replaced Resolution LDC.23(10) in 1995 and is, in turn, replaced by the „Special Guidelines for Assessment of Dredged Material‟ in 2000.

6.09 Transfrontier movement of wastes for disposal at sea

LDC.11(V) 1980. Export of wastes for incineration at sea Parties were encouraged to ensure that wastes exported to non-parties for incineration at sea should be incinerated in accordance with London Convention requirements.

LDC.29(10) 1986. Export of wastes for disposal at sea Recommended parties not to export wastes for disposal at sea to non-parties (conditions apply).


LDC.42(13) 1990. Matters related to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal

Called for the prevention of export of wastes for dumping at sea containing substances listed in annexes I and II and resulted in Article 6 of the London Protocol.

LDC.45(14) 1991. Control of transboundary movements of wastes for disposal at sea

Requested the Basel Convention when preparing its technical guidelines, to take account of the London Convention and relevant regional conventions.

LP.3(4) 2009. Resolution LP.3(4) on the amendment to article 6 of the London Protocol (The fourth meeting of contracting parties to the 1996 protocol to the convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other matter 1972,)

6.10 Monitoring

LDC.36(12) 1989. Monitoring activities carried out in accordance with article VI(1)(d) of the London Dumping Convention

Agreement on a revised definition of „monitoring‟ and a revised format for reporting of dumping activities.

6.11 Strategies and policy

LDC.38(12) 1989. A long-term strategy for the London Dumping Convention

Agreement to carry out a study on a long-term strategy for the Convention.

LDC.40(13) 1990. The protection of the oceans and all kinds of seas, including enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, and coastal areas

Provided an input to UNCED in 1992 and called for a global mechanism to co-ordinate the protection of the marine environment from pollution from all sources.

LDC.43(13) 1990. Phasing out sea disposal of industrial waste This policy agreement in 1990 resulted in the amendments in 1993 under Resolution LC.49(16).


LC.48(16) 1993. Review of the London Convention, 1972 Provided in 1993 the basis for the development of the 1996 Protocol.

LC.54(18) 1995. Technical co-operation and assistance activities related to the London Convention, 1972

Urged the Special Meeting in 1996 to establish a TC-programme under the Convention.

LC.55(SM) 1996. Technical co-operation and assistance activities related to the London Convention, 1972 (LC/SM 1: Special Meeting of Contracting Parties to Consider and adopt the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention 1972 (28 October – 8 November 1996))

Established the basis for the London Convention Technical Co-operation Programme (1997) and the Long-term Strategy for TC activities in 2001 (amended in 2003).

6.12 London Protocol (LP)

LP.1(1) 2006. On the amendment to include CO2 sequestration in sub-seabed geological formations in Annex 1 to the London Protocol

LP.2(2) 2007. Terms of reference for the Scientific Group under the London Protocol

Provided the terms of reference for the LP Scientific Group and acknowledged the importance of the two Scientific Groups working closely together.

6.13 Ocean Fertilization

LC-LP.1(2008) 2008. The Regulation of Ocean Fertilization (Adopted on 31 October 2008). The Thirtieth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the third meeting of the Contracting Parties to the London Protocol.

Declares that the scope of the London Convention and Protocol includes ocean fertilization activities and that given the current state of knowledge, ocean fertilization other than legitimate scientific research should not be allowed.


7 TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION

7.01 General

C.5(XI) 1964. Technical assistance

C.42(XXI) 1968. Continuation of the work of the Working Group on Objectives and Methods

C.43(XXI) 1968. The role of IMCO

C.50(ES.IV) 1969. Technical co-operation activities

A.838(19) 1995. Integrated technical co-operation programme: transfer of funds from the surplus of the Printing Fund


LC.54(18) 1995. Technical co-operation and assistance activities related to the London Convention, 1972

Urged the Special Meeting in 1996 to establish a TC-programme under the Convention.

LC.55(SM) 1996. Technical co-operation and assistance activities related to the London Convention, 1972 (LC/SM 1: Special Meeting of Contracting Parties to Consider and adopt the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention 1972 (28 October – 8 November 1996))

Established the basis for the London Convention Technical Co-operation Programme (1997) and the Long-term Strategy for TC activities in 2001 (amended in 2003).

A.873(20) 1997. Technical co-operation as a means to promote the acceptance and implementation of IMO instruments


A.986(24) 2005. The importance and funding of technical co-operation as a means to support the Millenium Declaration and Development Goals

Revokes A.873(20)

A.998(25) 2007. Need for capacity-building for the development and implementation of new, and amendments to, existing instruments

7.02 Technical co-operation programme

A.28(II) 1961. Participation in the United Nations expanded programme of technical assistance

A.62(III) 1963. Participation in the United Nations expanded programme of technical assistance

A.102(IV) 1965. Participation in the United Nations expanded programme of technical assistance

A.140(V) 1967. Participation of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization in the United Nations Development Programme

C.40(XX) 1968. Technical assistance

A.349(IX) 1975. Technical assistance in the field of marine pollution

A.502(XII) 1981. IMCO's technical co-operation programme


A.546(13) 1983. Appeal to the United Nations Development Programme, other international agencies and donor countries for support of IMO's technical co-operation programme

A.634(15) 1987. Co-operation for Central America

A.677(16) 1989. Technical assistance in the field of protection of the marine environment

A.901(21) 1999. IMO and technical co-operation in the 2000s

A.1006(25) 2007. The linkage between the integrated technical co-operation programme and the millennium development goals

7.03 World Maritime University

A.501(XII) 1981. Establishment of a high-level world Maritime university at Malmö, Sweden

A.549(13) 1983. Report on the establishment of the World Maritime University

A.559(14) 1985. The World Maritime University

A.785(19) 1995. Contribution of the World Maritime University (WMU) in the achievement of enhanced standards of maritime training

A.841(20) 1997. Recognition of the World Maritime University degree

A.933(22) 2001. Sustainable financial support for the World Maritime University

A.1007(25) 2007. Research work undertaken by the World Maritime University

A.1030(26) 2009. Charter of the World Maritime University

A.1031(26) 2009. Sustainable financial support for the World Maritime University

7.04 International Maritime Law Institute

A.934(22) 2001. Sustainable financial support for the IMO International Maritime Law Institute

A.1008(25) 2007. Research work undertaken by the IMO International Maritime Law Institute

7.05 International Maritime Academy

A.935(22) 2001. Sustained support for the IMO International Maritime Academy, Trieste

7.06 Integration of women in the Maritime Sector


TC.1(39) 1994. IMO medium-term plan for the integration of women in the maritime sector. Promotion of the participation of women in Maritime Training.

TC.2(40) 1994. Measures to enhance implementation of the IMO medium term plan for the integration of women in the maritime sector

TC.3(45) 1998. Promotion of the participation of women in the maritime industry

8 FACILITATION OF MARITIME TRAFFIC

A.724(17) 1991. Amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (Institutionalization of the Facilitation Committee)

8.01 General

A.29(II) 1961. Facilitation of travel and transport

A.63(III) 1963. Facilitation of travel and transport

A.78(IV) 1965. Facilitation of travel and transport

A.136(V) 1967. Facilitation of travel and transport: standardized forms of documents

A.194(VI) 1969. Recommendation on wider implementation of facilitation measures in maritime travel and transport

A.239(VII) 1971. Recommendation on facilitation in maritime travel and transport

A.298(VIII) 1973. Facilitation measures in maritime travel and transport

A.357(IX) 1975. Amendment to article VII of the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965

A.399(X) 1977. Recommendation on the issue by Governments of information on documentary requirements and other formalities applicable to the arrival, stay and departure of ships engaged in international voyages

A.451(XI) 1979. Acceptance of the amendment to article VII of the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965

A.452(XI) 1979. Application of automatic data processing (ADP) as provided for in the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965

A.503(XII) 1981. Acceptance of the amendment to article VII of the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965

A.628(15) 1987. Application of automatic data processing (ADP) as provided for in the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965, as amended

FAL.1(17) 1987. Adoption of amendments to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic, 1965, as amended

A.638(16) 1989. Unique consignment identifier (UCI)

A.639(16) 1989. Undesirability of HIV screening of crews and passengers of ships

A.640(16) 1989. Institutionalization of the Facilitation Committee









A.1028(26) 2009. Issuing of bunkers certificates to bareboat-registered vessels

FAL.10(35) 2009. Amendments to the Annex to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965

A.1055(27) 2011. Issue of bunkers certificates to ships that are also required to hold a CLC certificate

8.02 Stowaways

A.871(20) 1997. Guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases

A.1027(26) 2009. Application and revision of the guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek thesuccessful resolution of stowaway cases (Resolution A.871(20))

MSC.312(88) 2010. Revised guidelines on the prevention of access by stowaways and the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases

FAL.11(37) 2011. Revised guidelines on the prevention of access by stowaways and the allocation ofresponsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway case

9 MARITIME SECURITY

A.600(15) 1987. IMO ship identification number scheme

A.917(22) 2001. Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS)


A.956(23) 2003. Amendments to the guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) (Resolution A.917(22))

Amends A.917(22)


MSC.147(77) 2003. Revised performance standards for a ship security alert system

Revises MSC.136(76)

MSC.159(78) 2004. Interim guidance on control and compliance measures to enhance maritime security


MSC.160(78) 2004. Adoption of the IMO unique company and registered owner identification number scheme

MSC.196(80) 2005. Adoption of amendments to the international code for the security of ships and of port facilities (international ship and port facility security (ISPS) Code)

MSC.210(81) 2006. Performance standards and functional requirements for the long range identification and tracking of ships

Amended by MSC.254(83), Revoked by MSC.263(84)

MSC.211(81) 2006. Arrangements for the timely establishment of the long range identification and tracking system


MSC.243(83) 2007. Establishment of international LRIT data exchange on an interim basis




MSC.254(83) 2007. Adoption of amendments to the performance standards and functional requirements for the long range identification and tracking of ships




Amends MSC.210(81)

MSC.263(84) 2008. Revised performance standards and functional requirements for the long range identification and tracking of ships

Revokes MSC.210(81), MSC.254(83), Amended by MSC.330(90)

MSC.264(84) 2008. Establishment of the international LRIT data exchange on an interim basis

Revokes MSC.243(83)

MSC.275(85) 2009. Appointment of the LRIT Coordinator

MSC.276(85) 2009. Operation of the International LRIT data exchange on an interim basis

MSC.297(87) 2010. Establishment of the international lRIT data exchange

MSC.298(87) 2010. Establishment of a distribution facility for the provision of LRIT information to security forces operating in waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Western Indian Oocean to aid their work in the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships (the distribution facility)

Amended by MSC 331(90),

MSC.303(87) 2010. Assuring safety during demonstrations, protests or confrontations on the high seas

MSC.305(87) 2010. Guidelines on operational procedures for the promulgation of maritime safety information concerning acts of piracy and piracy counter-measure operations

MSC.322(89) 2011. Operation of the International LRIT Data Exchange

MSC.324(89) 2011. Implementation of best management practice guidance

MSC.330(90) 2012. Adoption of amendments to the Revised Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (Resolution MSC.263(84))

Amends MSC.263(84)


MSC.331(90) 2012. Adoption of Amendments to Resolution MSC.298(87) on Establishment of a Distribution Facility

Amends MSC.298(87),

MSC.361(92) 2013. Operation of The International LRIT Data Exchange after 2013

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