New Requirements for Towing and Mooring Equipment due to the Amendments to SOLAS II-1 Reg.3-8 Full-text PDF:TEC- 1304 (8798kb) Contact:Hull Department Issued:21 Aug 2023 At the 102nd session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC102), amendments to SOLAS II-1/3-8 and "Revised Guidance on Shipboard Towing and Mooring Equipment" (MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1) were adopted. Additionally, "Guidelines on the Design of Mooring Arrangements and the Selection of Appropriate Mooring Equipment and Fittings for Safe Mooring" (MSC.1/Circ.1619) and "Guidelines for Inspection and Maintenance of Mooring Equipment Including Lines" (MSC.1/Circ.1620), were approved. These new guidelines are referenced in SOLAS II-1/3-8. The amendments to SOLAS II-1/3-8 will come into force on 1 January 2024. Hence all applicable vessels, regardless of their date of construction, shall comply with the requirements by the effective date, except for certain provisions.