With regard to application of IMSBC Code 4th amendment, please be informed as follows.
The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.426 (98) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 4th amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code ("IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)") based on IMSBC Code 3rd amendment previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1057 is referred to as "IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)" in this Technical Information also.
Due to the release of this Technical Information, previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0979 dated 22 January 2014 and ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1014 dated 20 November 2014 are revoked.

1. Amendment of IMSBC Code
The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code 4th amendment) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 98th session (MSC98) held in June 2017 and individual schedules of each cargo were amended.
IMSBC Code 4th amendment will enter into force on or after 1 January 2019 and is mandatory for all ships that load solid bulk cargoes.

2. Guidance for application of IMSBC Code fitness certificate
Regarding IMSBC Code (4th amendment) fitness certificate, please refer to the attachment 1."Guidance for application of IMSBC Code (4th amendment) fitness certificate".

3. Cargoes newly added
Please note that there are cargoes newly added in IMSBC Code (4th amendment) that were not in IMSBC Code (2015 Edition). Please refer to attachment 2."Table G1 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on construction/equipment (IMSBC Code (4th amendment))".

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