Conventions Changes in 2023

2023 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
AFS MEPC.331(76) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
SOLAS MSC.483(103) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers
STCW MSC.486(103) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
STCW MSC.487(103) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)
SOLAS MSC.500(105) 2023/12/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
MARPOL MEPC.344(78) 2023/11/01 Amendments to the Annex of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 Relating Thereto Amendments to MARPOL Annex II

2023 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
MARPOL MEPC.356(78) 2023/01/01 2022 Guidelines for Brief Sampling of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
MARPOL MEPC.357(78) 2023/01/01 2022 Guidelines for Inspection of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
MARPOL MEPC.358(78) 2023/01/01 2022 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
MARPOL MEPC.1/Circ.905 2023/10/1(recommadation) Interim guidance on the use of biofuels under Regulations 26, 27, and 28 of MARPOL Annex VI (DCS and CII)
BWM MEPC.370(80) Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and Development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4) (Resolution MEPC.127(53))
BWM MEPC.371(80) Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange (G6) (Resolution MEPC.288(71))
BWM MEPC.372(80) Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Record Books under the BWM Convention
MARPOL MEPC.373(80) 2023 Guidelines for Thermal Waste Treatment Devices (TWTD)
MARPOL MEPC.374(80) Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines on Survey and Certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) (Resolution MEPC.365(79))
MARPOL MEPC.375(80) Amendments to the 2021 Guidelines on the Shaft/Engine Power Limitation System to Comply with the EEXI Requirements and use of a Power Reserve (Resolution MEPC.335(76))
MARPOL MEPC.376(80) Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels
MARPOL MEPC.377(80) 2023 IMO Strategy for the Reduction of Green House Gases from Ships
MEPC.378(80) 2023 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
HKSRC MEPC.379(80) 2023 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
MEPC.548(107) International Code of Safety for Diving Operations, 2023 (2023 Diving Code)