Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 107 Full-text PDF:TEC- 1303 (2717kb) Contact:External Affairs Department Issued:16 Aug 2023 The 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107) was held from 31 May to 9 June 2023. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 107 is provided below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 107 are as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 on safety requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 to provide safety requirements on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches were adopted. Accordingly, thorough examination and load test in compliance with the guidelines introduced in item 3.2(1) would be required for t