![]() Updates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, in line with the updates to the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which set the recommendations for all transport modes. The amendments and related resolutions and guidelines were approved at the MSC 104 session. The MSC also adopted a substantial number of amendments or revisions to existing related resolutions and guidelines, including performance standards for relevant equipment. They include amendments to SOLAS chapters II-1, III, IV and V, and the appendix (Certificates) the 1988 SOLAS Protocol the 19 HSC Codes the 19 SPS Codes and the 1979, 19 MODU Codes. The amendments are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2024. Adoption of amendmentsįollowing a comprehensive review of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), the MSC adopted a set of amendments to complete the work on modernization of the GMDSS and to enable the future use of modern communication systems in the GMDSS whilst removing obsolete requirements. In addition, the MSC invited the Council to consider a number of issues raised at MSC 105, including consideration and analysis of reports on State's armed interference in shipping development of guidance relating to the prevention of such interference and the need for including any procedural matters in the conduct of audits under the Framework and Procedures for the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (resolution A.1067(28)). ![]() In response to this request, following-up on the ongoing actions undertaken by the Secretary‑General to address the situation of shipping and seafarers in the conflict area, the MSC further urged him and the Secretariat to continue their efforts regarding the establishment of safe maritime corridors and the safe evacuation of seafarers from the affected area as a priority and adopted resolution MSC.495(105) - Actions to facilitate the urgent evacuation of seafarers from the war zone area in and around the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as a result of the Russian Federation aggression against Ukraine. In March, the IMO Council met in Extraordinary Session ( C.ES/35) and, among other decisions, requested the IMO committees to consider ways to enhance the efforts of Member States and observer organizations in supporting affected seafarers and commercial ships and consider the implications of this situation for the implementation of the Organization's instruments, take appropriate action and report back to Council. Safety and security in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 105) met from 20-29 April 2022.
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