2021 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
| Convention | Resolution No. | Applicable Date | Description |
| MARPOL | MEPC.315(74) | 2021/01/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annexes II |
| SOLAS MARPOL |
MSC.460(101) MEPC.318(74) |
2021/01/01 | Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk(IBC Code) |
| SOLAS | MSC.461(101) | 2021/01/01 | Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 |
| SOLAS | MSC.462(101) | 2021/01/01 | Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes |
| SOLAS MARPOL |
MSC.463(101) MEPC.319(74) |
2021/01/01 | Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk |
2021 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
| Convention | Resolution No. | Applicable Date | Description |
| SOLAS | MSC.434(98) | 2021/01/01 | Performance Standards for a Ship Earth Station for Use in the GMDSS |
| SOLAS | MSC.428(98) | 2021/01/01 | ENCOURAGES Administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems no later than the first annual verification of the company's Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021; |
| STCW | MSC.478(102) | 2021/01/01 | Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code |
| SOLAS | MSC.1/Circ.1430/Rev.2 | 2021/01/01 | Revised Guidelines for the Design and Approval of Fixed Water-Based Fire-Fighting Systems for Ro-Ro Spaces and Special Category Spaces |