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INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

CONVENTIONS, PROTOCOLS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND THE STATUS IN RELATION TO THEIR ENTRY INTO FORCE

(Where appropriate, instruments are linked to infor mation on Contracting States as per the most recent advice fr om IMO)

N.Y.I.F. = Not yet in force Entry into force

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended SOLAS 1974

25 May 1980

1981 Amendments (MSC.1(XLV)) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V, VI (subdivision, machinery and electrical installations, fire protection, life saving appliances, radiocommunication, navigation, carriage of grain)

1 September 1984

1983 Amendments (MSC.6(48)) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, VII (subdivision, electrical installation, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radiocommunication, carriage of dangerous goods, IBC and IGC Codes, IBC and IGC Codes) Adoption of IBC Code (MSC.4(48)) Adoption of IGC Code (MSC.5(48))

1 July 1986

1987 Amendments (MSC.10(54)) (IBC Code) (list of chemicals)

30 October 1988

1988 Amendments (MSC.11(55)) chapter II-1 (ro-ro passenger ship door indicators and television surveillance)

22 October 1989

1988 Amendments (MSC.12(56)) chapter II-1 (stability of passenger ships in damage condition, closure of cargo loading doors, stability information for passenger and cargo ships)

29 April 1990

1988 Amendments (Conference resolutions 1 and 2) (GMDSS)

1 February 1992

1989 Amendments (MSC.13(57)) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V, VII (subdivision, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radiocommunications, navigation, carriage of dangerous goods)

1 February 1992


13 October 1990

1990 Amendments (MSC.16(58)) (IBC Code) (harmonized system of survey and certification)

3 February 2000

1990 Amendments (MSC.17(58)) (IGC Code) (harmonized system of survey and certification)

3 February 2000

1990 Amendments (MSC.19(58)) (chapter II-l) 1 February 1992

(subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships)

1991 Amendments (MSC.22(59)) chapters II-2, III, V, VI, VII (fire protection, life-saving appliances, navigation, carriage of cargoes, carriage of dangerous goods)

1 January 1994

1992 Amendments (MSC.24(60)) chapter II-2 (fire safety measures for existing passenger ships)

1 October 1994

1992 Amendments (MSC.26(60)) chapter II-l (existing ro-ro passenger ship damage stability)

1 October 1994

1992 Amendments (MSC.27(61)) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV (construction, fire protection, life-saving appliances, emergency alarm system)

1 October 1994

1992 Amendments (MSC.28(61)) (IBC Code) (list of chemicals, cargo tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements and other amendments)

1 July 1994

1992 Amendments (MSC.30(61)) (IGC Code) (cargo containment, fire protection, use of cargo as fuel, special requirements and summary of minimum requirements)

1 July 1994

1994 Amendments (MSC.31(63)) chapters V, II-2

Annex 1 (emergency towing arrangements for tankers, ship reporting systems)

1 January 1996

Annex 2 (navigation bridge visibility, arrangements for oil, protection of fuel lines)

1 July 1998

1994 Amendments (MSC.32(63)) (IGC Code) (filling limits for cargo tanks)

1 July 1998

1994 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) (new chapters IX, X, XI)

Annex 1 - chapter X - Safety measures for high speed craft (HSC Code) (MSC.36(63)) chapter XI - Special measures to enhance maritime safety (ship identification number and port State control on operational requirements)

1 January 1996

Annex 2 - chapter IX - Management for the safe operation of ships (ISM Code) (A.741(18))

1 July 1998

1994 Amendments (MSC.42(64)) chapters VI, VII chapter VI (cargo information, stowage and securing) chapter VII (documents, stowage requirements)

1 July 1996

1995 Amendments (MSC.46(65)) chapter V (regulation V/8 - ships' routeing)

1 January 1997

1995 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V, VI (special provisions for ro-ro passenger ships) subdivision and damage stability, electrical installations, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radiocommunications, safety of navigation, carriage of cargoes

1 July 1997

1996 Amendments (MSC.47(66)) chapters II-1, III, 1 July 1998

VI, XI chapter II-1 (subdivision and stability) chapter III (life-saving appliances and arrangements) chapter VI (cargo information, acceptability for shipment, loading, unloading and stowage of bulk cargo, responsibilities of bulk cargo terminals) chapter XI (authorization of recognized organizations) Adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) (MSC.48(66))

1996 (MSC.49(66)) (amendments to Enhanced Survey Guidelines) (A.744(18))

1 July 1998


1 July 1998

1996 Amendments (MSC.57(67)) chapters II-1, II-2, V (construction, machinery and electrical installations, carriage of dangerous goods)

1 July 1998

1996 Amendments (MSC.58(67)) (IBC Code) (vague expressions)

1 July 1998

1996 Amendments (MSC.59(67)) (IGC Code) (reference to recognized standards, miscellaneous)

1 July 1998

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

1 July 1998

1997 Amendments (MSC.65(68)) chapters II-1, V chapter II-1 (specific requirements for passenger ships) chapter V (vessel traffic services)

1 July 1999

1997 Amendments Conference resolution 1 - chapter XII (additional safety measures for bulk carriers) Conference resolution 2 (amendments to the Enhanced Survey Guidelines A.744(18))

1 July 1999

1998 Amendments (MSC.69(69)) chapters II-1, IV, VI, VII chapter II-1 (watertight bulkheads) chapter IV (GMDSS) chapter VI (cargo stowage and securing) chapter VII (cargo stowage and securing)

1 July 2002

1999 Amendments (MSC.87(71)) chapter VII (carriage of dangerous goods)

1 January 2001

2000 Amendments (MSC.91(72)) chapter III (helicopter landing areas) Appendix-Certificates

1 January 2002

2000 Amendments (MSC. 99(73)) chapter II-1, II-2, V, IX, X chapter II-1 (emergency towing arrangements on tankers; new installation of materials containing asbestos) chapter II-2 (revised) chapter V (revised) chapter IX (definitions; safety management requirements; and verification and control) chapter X (definitions; application; requirements for high-speed craft) Appendix-Record of Equipment Adoption of 2000 HSC Code (MSC.97(73))

1 July 2002

Adoption of FSS Code (MSC.98(73))

2000 Amendments (MSC.101(73)) (Annexes I and II) (to the International Code of Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code))

1 July 2002

2000 Amendments (MSC.102(73))(IBC Code) 1 July 2002

2000 Amendments (MSC.103(73)) (IGC Code) 1 July 2002

2000 Amendments (MSC.104(73)) (ISM Code) 1 July 2002

2000 Amendments (MSC.105(73)) (Resolution A.744(18)) (guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers)

1 July 2002

2001 Amendments (MSC.117(74)) (chapter VII, reg 14.2 - definition of INF cargo)

1 January 2003

2001 Amendments (MSC.118(74)) (INF Code) 1 January 2003

2001 Amendments (MSC.119(74)) (1994 HSC Code)

1 January 2003

2002 Amendments (MSC.122(75)) (IMDG Code) 1 January 2004

2002 Amendments (MSC.123(75)) (chapters IV, V, VI, VII) (new Part A and A-1), Appendix Certificates (Forms P and R))

1 January 2004

2002 Amendments (MSC.125(75)) (amendments to Enhanced Survey Guidelines) (A.744(18))

1 January 2004

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

1 January 2005

2002 Amendments (MSC.134(76)) chapters II-1, II-2, III, XII (Construction - Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installation; Construction - Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction; Life saving appliances and arrangements; Additional safety measures for bulk carriers)

1 July 2004

2002 Amendments (MSC.135(76)) (INF Code) 1 July 2004

2002 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) chapters V, XI, XI-2 (Safety of navigation; Special measures to enhance maritime safety; Special measures to enhance maritime security

1 July 2004

2002 chapter XI-2 (Conference resolution 2) International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code

1 July 2004

2003 Amendments (MSC.142(77)) chapter V (safety of navigation)

1 July 2006

2003 Amendments (MSC.144(77)) (amendments to Enhanced Survey Guidelines) (A.744(18), as amended)

1 January 2005

2004 Amendment (MSC.151(78)) chapter II-1 (regulation 3-6 — permanent means of access (PMA))

1 January 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.152(78)) chapter III, IV and appendix (life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications)

1 January 2006

2004 Amendment (MSC.153(78)) chapter V (persons rescued at sea)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.157(78)) (IMDG Code) 1 January 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.158(78)) (PMA, new technical provisions)

1 January 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.168(79)) (Technical provisions form means of access for inspections)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.169(79)) (Standards for owners' inspection and maintenance of bulk carrier hatch covers)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendment (MSC.170(79)) chapter II-1, III, V, XII and appendix (Construction - Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.173(79)) Annex 1 (Fire test procedures) (FTP Code)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.174(79)) Annex 1 (Form of Safety Certificate for High-Speed Craft) (1994 HSC Code)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.175(79)) chapter 2 (Buoyancy, stability and subdivision) (2000 HSC Code)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.176(79)) (IBC Code) 1 January 2007

2004 Amendments (MSC.177(79)) chapter 3 (Ship arrangements) chapter 10 (Electrical installations) (IGC Code)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.178(79)) (INF Code) 1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.179(79)) (forms of the Document of Compliance and the Safety Management Certificate) (ISM Code)

1 July 2006

2005 Amendments (MSC.194(80)) chapter II-1

Annex 1 (ch.II-1, parts A, A-1, B and C) 1 January 2007

Annex 2 (ch.II-1, parts A, A-1, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 and C, II-2, VI, IX, XI-1 and XI-2 and appendix)

1 January 2009

2005 Amendments (MSC.195(80)) (adoption of amendments to the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Pollution (ISM Code))

1 January 2009

2005 Amendments (MSC.196(80)) (adoption of amendments to the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code)

1 January 2009

2005 Amendments (MSC.197(80)) (adoption of amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced

1 January 2007

Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers) (A.744(18)), as amended

2006 Amendments (MSC.201(81)) chapter II-2 (Construction – Fire protection and fire extinction; Life-saving appliances and arrangements; Radiocommunications; Safety of navigation)

[1 July 2010]

2006 Amendments (MSC.202(81)) chapter V (Safety of navigation - LRIT)

1 January 2008

2006 Amendments (MSC.205(81)) (amendments to IMDG Code)

1 January 2008

2006 Amendments (MSC.206(81)) (amendments to FSS Code)

[1 July 2010]

2006 Amendments (MSC.207(81)) (amendments to LSA Code)

[1 July 2010]

2006 Amendments (MSC.208(81)) (Guidelines for the authorization of organizations acting on behalf of the administration) amends A.739(18)

[1 July 2010]

2006 Amendments (MSC.215(82)) (Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers)

1 July 2008

2006 Amendments (MSC.216(82))

Annex 1 - Chapters II-1, II-2, III, XII and appendix 1 July 2008

Annex 2 - Chapter II-1, Parts A, B, B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4

1 January 2009

Annex 3 - Chapters II-1, II-2 and III [1 July 2010]

2006 Amendments (MSC.217(82)) (International code for fire safety systems (FSS Code))

Annex 1 - Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems - chapters 4, 6, 7 and 9

1 July 2008

Annex 2 - Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems - Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems - chapter 9

1 July 2010

2006 Amendments (MSC.218(82)) (LSA Code) 1 July 2008

2006 Amendments (MSC.219(82)) (Chapters 11, 17, 18 and 19) (IBC Code)

1 January 2009

2006 Amendments (MSC.220(82)) (Chapters 1, 3, 11, 12 and 19) (IGC Code)

1 January 2009

2006 Amendments (MSC.221(82)) (Chapters 1, 8, 13 and 14 and annexes 1 and 7) (1994 HSC Code)

1 July 2008

2006 Amendments (MSC.222(82)) (Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and annexes 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12) (2000 HSC Code)

1 July 2008

2007 Amendments (MSC.239(83)) (Chapter 4, 6 and appendix) Radiocommunications, carriage of

[1 July 2009]

cargoes

2007 Amendments (MSC.241(83)) (INF Code) [1 July 2009]

2008 Amendments (MSC.256.(84)) chapters II-1, II-2, III and IV (Construction, life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications)

1 January 2010

2008 Amendments (MSC.257(84)) chapter XI-1 (Special measures to enhance maritime security)

[1 January 2010]

2008 Amendments (MSC.259(84)) 1994 HSC Code (Life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications)

[1 January 2010]

2008 Amendments (MSC.260(84)) 2000 HSC Code (Life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications)

[1 January 2010]

2008 Amendments (MSC.261(84)) (adoption of amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers) (A.744(18)), as amended

[1 January 2010]

2008 MSC.268(85) International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

[1 January 2011]

2008 Amendments (MSC.269(85))

Annex I - chapter II-1 construction - structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations - chapter II-2 - construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction

[1 July 2010]

Annex II - chapter II-2 - construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction - chapter VI - carriage of cargoes - chapter VII - carriage of dangerous goods

[1 January 2011]

2008 Amendments (MSC.271(85)) (chapter 7 fire safety)

[1 January 2011]

2008 Amendments (MSC.272(85)) (chapter IV survival craft, chapter V rescue boats)

[1 July 2010]

2008 Amendments (MSC.273(85)) (general) [1 July 2010]

2009 Amendments (MSC.282(86)) chapter II-1 - structure of ships, machinery installations - chapter V - regulation 19 - chapter VI - carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - appendix - certificates - regulation V/18

[1 January 2011]

Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended ( SOLAS PROT 1978)

1 May 1981

1981 Amendments (MSC.2(XLV)) (steering gear control system)

1 September 1984

1988 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) (GMDSS)

1 February 1992

Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

3 February 2000

(SOLAS PROT (HSSC) 1988)

2000 Amendments (MSC.92(72)) (appendix to the Annex)

1 January 2002

2000 Amendments (MSC.100(73)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex on Record of Equipment)

1 July 2002

2002 Amendments (MSC.124(75)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974)

1 January 2004


1 July 2006


1 July 2006

2006 Amendments (MSC.204(81)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974 (survey and certificates))

N.Y.I.F


1 July 2008


[1 July 2009]


[1 January 2010]


[1 January 2011]

Agreement concerning specific stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships undertaking regular scheduled international voyages between or to or from designated ports in North West Europe and the Baltic Sea (SOLAS AGR 1996) (Stockholm agreement)

1 April 1997

Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended (COLREG (amended) 1972 )

15 July 1977

1981 Amendments (A.464(XII)) (general) 1 June 1983

1987 Amendments (A.626(15)) (general) 19 November 1989

1989 Amendment (A.678(16)) (general) 19 April 1991

1993 Amendments (A.736(18)) (general) 4 November 1995

2001 Amendments (A.910(22)) (WIG and high-speed craft, annex III)

29 November 2003

2007 Amendments (A.1004/Rev.1(25)) (distress signals)

1 December 2009

Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as amended ( PROT 1978)

2 October 1983

Entry into force of Annex I Entry into force of Annex II Entry into force of Annex III Entry into force of Annex IV Entry into force of Annex V

2 October 1983 6 April 1987 1 July 1992 27 September 2003 31 December 1988

1984 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.14(20)) (extensive amendments to Annex I which had been agreed over the years)

7 January 1986

1985 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.16(22)) (extensive amendments to Annex II in preparation for its implementation - pumping, piping control, etc (IBC and BCH Codes)

6 April 1987

1985 (MEPC.19(22)) International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

6 April 1987

1985 (MEPC.20(22)) Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)

6 April 1987

1985 (Protocol I) Amendments (MEPC.21(22)) (Reporting Protocol)

6 April 1987

1987 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.29(25)) (designation of the Gulf of Aden as a special area)

1 April 1989

1989 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.32(27)) (lists of chemicals)

13 October 1990

1989 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.33(27)) (lists of chemicals)

13 October 1990

1989 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.34(27)) (lists of chemicals)

13 October 1990

1989 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.36(28)) (designation of the North Sea as a special area)

18 February 1991

1990 (Annexes I, and II) Amendments (MEPC.39(29)) (harmonized system of survey and certification)

3 February 2000

1990 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.40(29)) (harmonized system of survey and certification)

3 February 2000

1990 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.41(29)) (harmonized system of survey and certification)

3 February 2000

1990 (Annexes I and V) Amendments (MEPC.42(30)) (designation of the Antarctic area as a special area)

17 March 1992

1991 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.47(31)) (new regulation 26) (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) and other amendments)

4 April 1993

1991 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.48(31)) (designation of the Wider Caribbean area as a

4 April 1993

special area)

1992 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.51(32)) (discharge criteria)

6 July 1993

1992 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.52(32)) (oil tanker design)

6 July 1993

1992 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.55(33)) (lists of chemicals, cargo tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements and other amendments)

1 July 1994

1992 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.56(33)) (lists of chemicals and other amendments)

1 July 1994

1992 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.57(33)) (lists of chemicals and the designation of the Antarctic area as a special area)

1 July 1994

1992 (Annex III) Amendments (MEPC.58(33)) (total revision of Annex III with the IMDG code as a vehicle for its implementation)

28 February 1994

1994 (Annexes I, II, III, V) Amendments (Conference resolution 1-3) (Port State control on operational requirements)

3 March 1996

1995 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.65(37)) (guidelines for garbage management plans)

1 July 1997

1996 (Protocol I) Amendments (MEPC.68(38)) (Reporting Protocol)

1 January 1998

1996 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.69(38)) (list of chemicals)

1 July 1998

1996 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.70(38)) (list of chemicals)

1 July 1998

1997 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.73(39)) (vague expressions)

10 July 1998

1997 (Annex 1) Amendments (MEPC.75(40)) (designation of North West European waters as a special area; new regulation 25A)

1 February 1999

1999 (Annexes I and II) Amendments (MEPC.78(43)) (amendments to regulations 13G and 26 and IOPP Certificate of Annex I and addition of new regulation 16 to Annex II)

1 January 2001

1999 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.79(43)) Cargo-tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements, Operational requirements

1 July 2002

1999 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.80(43)) (cargo containment)

1 July 2002

2000 (Annex III) Amendments (MEPC.84(44)) (amendments to the Appendix to Annex III)

1 January 2002

2000 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.89(45)) (amendments to regulations 1, 3, 5 and 9 to the Record of Garbage Discharge)

1 March 2002

2000 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.90(45)) (cargo transfer, personnel protection, special requirements and operational requirements)

1 July 2002

2000 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.91(45)) (cargo containment, safety equipment and related consideration, special requirements and operational requirements)

1 July 2002

2001 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.95(46)) (amendments to regulation 13G of Annex I to and to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate)

1 September 2002

2002 Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (MEPC.99(48))

1 March 2004

2003 Amendments (MEPC.111(50)) (amendments to regulation 13G, addition of new regulation 13H and consequential amendments to the Supplement IOPP Certificate of Annex 1)

5 April 2005

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

5 April 2005

2003 (Revised annex IV) (MEPC.114(50)) (regulation 13G and new regulation 13H Annex 1 of MARPOL 73/78)

5 April 2005

2004 (Annex IV) Amendments (MEPC.115(51)) (revised Annex IV)

1 August 2005

2004 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.116(51)) (amendments to the Appendix to Annex V)

1 August 2005

2004 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.117(52)) (revised annex I)

1 January 2007

2004 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.118(52)) (revised annex II)

1 January 2007

2004 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.119(52)) 1 January 2007

2005 amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (MEPC.131(53))

1 January 2007

2005 Amendments (MEPC.132(53)) (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)

22 November 2006

2006 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.141(54)) (amendments to regulation 1, addition of new regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the Supplement of IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)

1 August 2007

2006 (Annex IV) Amendments (MEPC.143(54)) (addition of regulation 13 to Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78)

1 August 2007

2006 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.144(54)) 1 August 2007

2006 Amendments (MEPC.154(55)) (designation of the Southern South African waters as a Special

1 March 2008

Area)

2006 Amendments (MEPC.155(55)) to the Condition Assessment Scheme

1 March 2008

2006 (Annex III) Amendments (MEPC.156(55)) [1 January 2010]

2007 Amendments (Annexes I and IV) (MEPC.164(56)) (Reception facilities outside Special Areas and discharge of sewage)

1 December 2008

2007 Amendments (IBC Code) MEPC.166(56)) (Fire protection and fire extinction; Summary of minimum requirements; List of products to which the Code does not apply; Index of Products Carried in Bulk)

1 January 2009

2009 Amendments MEPC.186(59) (Addition of a new chapter 8 to MARPOL Annex I and consequential amendments to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate, Form B)

1 January 2011

2009 Amendments MEPC.187(59) (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II)

1 January 2011

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 ( MARPOL PROT 1997)

19 May 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 (Revised MARPOL Annex VI)

[1 July 2010]

Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965, as amended (FAL (amended) 1965 )

5 March 1967

Amendment to the Convention:

1973 Amendment (amendment procedure) 2 June 1984

Amendments to the Annex:

1969 amendments (cruise ships) 12 August 1971

1977 Amendments (sick/injured/transit persons, scientific services/relief work)

31 July 1978

1986 Amendments (ADP/EDI) 1 October 1986

1987 Amendments (FAL.1(17)) (upgrading of recommendations)

1 January 1989

1990 Amendments (FAL.2(19)) (drugs trafficking) 1 September 1991

1992 Amendments (FAL.3(21)) (restructuring of Annex, EDP/EDI, specialized equipment)

1 September 1993

1993 Amendments (FAL.4(22)) (general) 1 September 1994

1996 Amendments (FAL.5(24)) (general/pre-import 1 May 1997

information/pre-arrival clearance)

1999 Amendments (FAL.6(27)) Definitions and general provisions - Electronic data-processing techniques, Arrival, stay and departure of ship - Contents and purpose of documents, Arrival and departure of persons - Measures to facilitate clearance of cargo, passengers, crew and baggage, Arrival, stay and departure of cargo and other articles - General - Clearance of export cargo

1 January 2001

2002 Amendments (FAL.7(29)) amendments to the annex of the Convention

1 May 2002

2005 Amendments (FAL.8(32)) Section 1 - Definitions and general provisions; Section 2 - Arrival, stay and departure of the ship; Section 5 - Arrival, stay and departure of cargo and other articles; Section 7 - Miscellaneous provisions;

1 November 2006

International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 1966)

21 July 1968

1971 Amendments (A.231(VII)) (general) N.Y.I.F. [3

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1975 Amendment (A.319(IX)) (article 29) N.Y.I.F.

1979 Amendment (A.411(XI)) (seasonal area) N.Y.I.F.

1983 Amendments (A.513(13)) (seasonal area) N.Y.I.F.

1995 Amendment (A.784(19)) (seasonal area) N.Y.I.F.

2005 Amendments (A.972(24)) (annex III) N.Y.I.F

2008 Adoption of 2008 IS Code (MSC.267(85)) [1 July 2010]

Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL (HSSC) PROT 1988)

3 February 2000

2003 (MSC.143(77)) Amendments to Part B 1 January 2005

2004 (MSC.172(79)) Amendments to Part B (Annex III Certificates)

1 July 2006

2006 (MSC.223(82)) Amendments to Part B (regulations 22 and 39)

1 July 2008

2008 (MSC.270(85)) Amendments to Part B (chapter I - General)

[1 July 2010]

International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 ( TONNAGE 1969)

18 July 1982

International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969 ( INTERVENTION 1969)

6 May 1975

Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Pollution by Substances other than Oil, 1973, as amended (INTERVENTION PROT (amended) 1973 )

30 March 1983

1991 Amendments (MEPC.49(31)) (list of substances)

24 July 1992


19 December 1997


22 June 2004

2007 Amendments (MEPC.165(56)) (noxious liquid substances)

N.Y.I.F.

International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 ( CLC 1969)

19 June 1975

Protocol to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC PROT 1976)

8 April 1981

Protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC PROT 1992)

30 May 1996

2000 (Limitation amounts) Amendments (LEG.1(82))

1 November 2003

Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement, 1971 (STP 1971)

2 January 1974

Protocol on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973 ( SPACE STP 1973)

2 June 1977

Convention relating to Civil Liability in the Field of Maritime Carriage of Nuclear Material, 1971 (NUCLEAR 1971)

15 July 1975

International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 ( FUND 1971)

16 October 1978 Cessation 24 May 2002

Protocol to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 (FUND PROT 1976)

22 November 1994

Protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 ( FUND PROT 1992)

30 May 1996

2000 (Limits of compensation) Amendments (LEG.2(82))

1 November 2003

Protocol of 2000 to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1972 (FUND PROT 2000)

27 June 2001

Protocol of 2003 to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1972 ( FUND PROT 2003)

3 March 2005

International Convention for Safe Containers 6 September 1977

(CSC), 1972, as amended ( CSC 1972)

1981 Amendments to Annex 1 (transitional arrangements for plating)

1 December 1981

1983 Amendments to Annexes I and II (MSC.3(48)) (re-examination intervals)

1 January 1984

1991 Amendments to Annexes I and II (MSC.20(59)) (modified containers/tank containers)

1 January 1993

1993 Amendments to Convention and Annexes I and II (A.737(18)) (S.I. units) (regulations for the testing, inspection, approval and maintenance of containers and structural safety requirements and tests)

N.Y.I.F.

Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974 (PAL 1974)

28 April 1987

Protocol to the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974 (PAL PROT 1976)

30 April 1989

Protocol of 1990 to amend the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974 (PAL PROT 1990)

N.Y.I.F.

Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974 ( PAL PROT 2002)

N.Y.I.F.

Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT), as amended ( INMARSAT C)

16 July 1979

1985 Amendments (aeronautical-satellite communications)

13 October 1989

1989 Amendments (land mobile-satellite communications)

26 June 1997

1994 Amendments (change of title, Council composition)

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1998 Amendments (privatisation of Inmarsat) 31 July 2001

2006 Amendments (IMSO is appointed LRIT Co-ordinator and the oversight body of all GMDSS providers worldwide which are currently, or may be, approved by IMO in the future)

provisionally from 7 March 2007 pending formal EIF

Operating Agreement on the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT), as amended ( INMARSAT OA )

16 July 1979

1985 Amendments (aeronautical-satellite communications)

13 October 1989

1989 Amendments (land mobile-satellite communications)

26 June 1997

1994 Amendments (change of title, Council N.Y.I.F.

composition)

1998 Amendments (privatisation of Inmarsat) 31 July 2001

Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 ( LLMC 1976)

1 December 1986

Protocol of 1996 to amend the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 (LLMC PROT 1996)

13 May 2004

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended ( STCW 1978) amendments to the Code can be found at STCW.6/Circs)

28 April 1984

1991 Amendments (MSC.21(59)) (chapters I, II, IV, VI) (GMDSS and trials)

1 December 1992

1994 Amendments (MSC.33(63)) (chapter V) (special training requirements for personnel on tankers)

1 January 1996

1995 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) (revised Annex to Convention, STCW Code)

1 February 1997

1997 Amendments (MSC.66(68)) (chapter V) (mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ro-ro passenger ships)

1 January 1999

1997 Amendments (MSC.67(68)) (STCW Code) (mandatory minimum requirements for ro-ro passenger personnel training and qualifications)

1 January 1999

1998 Amendments (MSC.78(70)) (STCW Code) (minimum requirements for competence of personnel onboard on ships carrying solid bulk cargoes)

1 January 2003

2004 Amendments (MSC.156(78)) (STCW Code, certificates and endorsements)

1 July 2006

2004 Amendments (MSC.180(79)) (STCW Code part A section A-VI/2

1 July 2006

2006 Amendments (MSC.203(81)) (chapter I and VI) (general provisions; Emergency, occupation safety, medical care and survival functions)

1 January 2008

2006 Amendments (MSC.209(81)) (STCW Code part A sections A-VI/2 and 5)

1 January 2008

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 ( STCW-F 1995)

N.Y.I.F.

International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 ( SAR 1979)

22 June 1985

1998 Amendments (MSC.70(69)) revised Annex chapter I (terms and definitions) chapter II (search and rescue services) chapter III (co-operation between States)

1 January 2000

chapter IV (operating procedures) chapter V (ship reporting systems)

2004 Amendments (MSC.155(78)) (chapters 2, 3, 4) (organization and co-ordination, co-operation between States, operating procedures)

1 July 2006

Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 1988 (SUA 1988)

1 March 1992

Protocol of 2005 to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation ( SUA 2005) text

N.Y.I.F

Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf, 1988 ( SUA PROT 1988)

1 March 1992

Protocol of 2005 to the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf ( SUA PROT 2005) text

N.Y.I.F

The International COSPAS-SARSAT Programme Agreement ( COS-SAR 1988)

30 August 1988

International Convention on Salvage, 1989 (SALVAGE 1989 )

14 July 1996

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC 1990)

13 May 1995

Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 ( OPRC-HNS 2000)

14 June 2007

Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977 ( SFV PROT 1993)

N.Y.I.F.

International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996 ( HNS 1996)

N.Y.I.F.

International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 ( BUNKERS 2001)

21 November 2008

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001)

17 September 2008

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 ( BWM 2004) text

N.Y.I.F.

Nairobi International Conference on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 (NAIROBI WRC 2007) (text )

N.Y.I.F.

Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HONG KONG SR 2009) text

N.Y.I.F.

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Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, as amended ( LC 1972)

30 August 1975

(a) Amendments to the Convention:

1978 Amendments: (LDC.6(III)) (concerning procedures for the settlement of disputes)

N.Y.I.F.

(b) Amendments to the Annexes:

1978 Amendments (Incineration) (LDC.5(III)) (concerning the control of incineration of wastes and other matter at sea)

11 March 1979

1980 Amendments (List of substances) (LDC.12(V)) (concerning the prohibition of dumping at sea of crude oil and oily substances and mixtures)

11 March 1981

1989 Amendment (Annex III) (LDC.37(12)) (concerning characteristics and composition of matter to be dumped at sea)

19 May 1990

1993 Amendments (Industrial Waste) (LC.49(16)) (concerning phasing out sea disposal of industrial waste)

20 February 1994

1993 Amendment (Incineration) (LC.50(16)) (concerning incineration at sea)

20 February 1994

1993 Amendments (Radioactive Wastes) (LC.51(16)) (concerning disposal at sea of radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter)

20 February 1994

1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 ( LC Prot 1996 )

24 March 2006

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Instruments which are in force or applicable but which are no longer fully operational because they have been superseded by later instruments

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1948 (SOLAS 1948)

19 November 1952

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended (OILPOL 1954)

26 July 1958

1962 Amendments 18 May 28 June 1967

1969 Amendments 20 January 1978

1971 (Great Barrier Reef) Amendments N.Y.I.F.

1971 (Tanks) Amendments N.Y.I.F.

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960 (SOLAS 1960)

26 May 1965

1966 Amendments N.Y.I.F.


1968 Amendment N.Y.I.F.



1973 (General) Amendments N.Y.I.F.

1973 (Grain) Amendment N.Y.I.F.

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1960 (COLREG 1960)

Superseded with effect from 15 July 1977 1 September 1965

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Instruments not yet in force and not intended to enter into force

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL 1973)

N.Y.I.F.

Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977 ( SFV 1977)

N.Y.I.F.

Protocol of 1984 to amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC PROT 1984)

N.Y.I.F.

Protocol of 1984 to amend the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 ( FUND PROT 1984)

N.Y.I.F.

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