Conventions Changes in 2018

2018 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
MARPOL MEPC.276(70) 2018/03/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex I
MARPOL MEPC.277(70) 2018/03/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex V
MARPOL MEPC.278(70) 2018/03/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
SOLAS MSC.282(86) 2011/01/01 Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10,000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 20,000 gross tonnage 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 2018
SOLAS MSC.350(92) 2015/01/01 Cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2002, shall be fitted with BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System) not later than the first survey after 1 January 2018.
SOLAS MSC.406(96) 2018/01/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
SOLAS MSC.405(96) 2018/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011
SOLAS MSC.412(97) 2018/07/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011
STCW MSC.416(97) 2018/07/01 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
STCW MSC.417(97) 2018/07/01 Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)

2018 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS A.1122(30) 2018/07/01 Code for the Transport and Handling of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels (OSV Chemical Code)