Conventions Changes in 2016

2016 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.350(92) 2015/01/01 Passenger ships constructed before 1 July 2002, shall be fitted with BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System) not later than the first survey after 1 January 2016
SOLAS MSC.350(92) 2015/01/01 Cargo ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2002, shall be fitted with BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System) not later than the first survey after 1 January 2016
SOLAS MSC.282(86) 2011/01/01 Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 50,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2013, shall be fitted with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2016.
MARPOL MEPC.246(66)
MEPC.247(66)
2016/01/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to make the use of the I I I Code mandatory
MARPOL MEPC.248(66) 2016/01/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex I (mandatory carriage requirements for a stability instrument)
SOLAS MARPOL MSC.369(93)
MEPC.250(66)
2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk(IBC Code)
SOLAS MSC.365(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.366(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. New chapter XIII was adopted : verification of compliance (IMSAS)
SOLAS MSC.367(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems(FSS Code)
SOLAS MSC.368(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code(LSA Code)
SOLAS MSC.370(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (for ships constructed on or after 1 July 2016)
SOLAS MSC.371(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011
SOLAS MSC.372(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
STCW MSC.373(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978
STCW MSC.374(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)
LOAD LINE MSC.375(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended
MARPOL MEPC.256(67) 2016/03/01 Amendment to MARPOL Annex I (amendment to regulation 43)
MARPOL MEPC.257(67) 2016/03/01 Amendment to MARPOL Annex III (amendment to the appendix on criteria for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form)
MARPOL MEPC.258(67) 2016/03/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (amendments to regulations 2 and 13 and the supplement to the IAPP certificate)
SOLAS MSC.380(94) 2016/07/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.381(94) 2016/07/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011

2016 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
MARPOL MEPC.273(69) 2016/04/22 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants
MARPOL MEPC.275(69) 2016/04/22 Amendments to the 2010 guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of fuel oils supplied for use on board ships
MARPOL MEPC.227(64) 2016/01/01 Establishment of the date on which regulation 11.3 of MARPOL Annex IV in respect of the Baltic Sea Special Area shall take effect
SOLAS MSC.378(93) 2016/01/01 Amendments to the revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70), as amended)
SOLAS MSC.384(94) 2016/07/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code). New chapter 15 was adopted.
SOLAS MSC.408(96) 2016/05/13 Amendments to chapter 2 of the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (2008 SPS Code)
SOLAS MSC.418(97) 2016/11/25 Interim Recommendations on the Safe Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel on Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages