2024 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
2024 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
Conventions Changes
The aforementioned international conventions refer to the ones for maritime safety and environmental protection laid down by the International Maritime Organization. In addition to the international conventions, Table 1 also includes mandatory codes and guidelines that are in common use. Table 2 is a list of commonly used technical provisions as well as documents that are constructive in nature.
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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 |
Conventions Changes in 2022
2022 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
| Convention | Resolution No. | Applicable Date | Description |
| MARPOL | MEPC.324(75) | 2022/04/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annexes VI |
| BWM | MEPC.325(75) | 2022/06/01 | Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 |
| SOLAS | MSC.477(102) | 2022/06/01 | Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) |
| MARPOL | MEPC.328(76) | 2022/11/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI |
| MARPOL | MEPC.329(76) | 2022/11/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annex I |
| MARPOL | MEPC.330(76) | 2022/11/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and IV |
2022 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
Conventions Changes in 2021
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 |
Conventions Changes in 2020
2020 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
2020 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
Conventions Changes in 2019
2019 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
| Convention | Resolution No. | Applicable Date | Description |
| MLC | ILC(105th), 2016 | 2019/01/08 | Amendments of 2016 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 |
| SOLAS | MSC.426(98) | 2019/01/01 | Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes |
| MARPOL | MEPC.286(71) | 2019/01/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI |
| MARPOL | MEPC.301(72) | 2019/09/01 | Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI |
| BWM | MEPC.296(72) MEPC.297(72) MEPC.298(72) MEPC.299(72) MEPC.300(72) |
2019/10/13 | Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 |
| STCW | MSC.455(100) | 2019/01/01 | Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code) |
2019 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
| Convention | Resolution No. | Applicable Date | Description |
| SOLAS | MSC.431(98) | 2019/07/01 | Amendments to the Revised Performance Standards for Enhanced Group Call (EGC) Equipment |
| SOLAS | A.1116(30) | 2019/01/01 | Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings |
| MARPOL | MEPC.307(73) | 2019/06/01 | 2018 Guidelines for the Discharge of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Bleed-Off Water |
Conventions Changes in 2018
2018 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
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) |
Conventions Changes in 2017
2017 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
2017 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
| Convention | Resolution No. | Applicable Date | Description |
| SOLAS | MSC.401(95) | 2017/12/31 Installed on or after |
Performance standards for multi-system shipborne radionavigation receivers |
| SOLAS | MSC.1/Circ.1580 | 2017/06/09 | Guidelines for Vessels and Units with Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems |
| MARPOL | MEPC.291(71) | 2017/07/07 | 2017 Guidelines Addressing Additional Aspects of the NOx Technical Code 2008 with Regard to Particular Requirements Related to Marine Diesel Engines Fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems |
| SOLAS | MSC.432(97) | 2017/12/31 | Amendments to Performance Standards for Multi-System Shipborne Radionavigation Receivers |
Conventions Changes in 2016
2016 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
2016 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used
Conventions Changes in 2015
2015 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes
2015 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used