Amendments to the IBC/BCH Code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II which will enter into force on 1 January 2021 (For Japanese flag ships)

Amendments of 2018 to the code of the MLC, 2006 (effective on and after 26 Dec. 2020) (for non-Japanese flag vessels)

Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 75

Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 102

Lifting Appliances for Malaysian flagged ships

Portable Radio Apparatus for Fire Fighting Parties onboard Malaysian flagged ships

Cracking at the Big Ends of Taper Sections of Water Lubricated Propeller Shafts

Oxygen Cylinders onboard Panamanian Flagged Ships

Amendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems

Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels

Enhanced Monitoring Programme for Bahamian ships

Scuffing and excessive wear of cylinder liners as well as the wear, sticking or breakage of piston rings, and deposit formation in the piston crown and ring areas of two-stroke main engines using VLSFO

Improvement measures to reduce the damage generated by fire accident on large size Vehicle Carriers-Effective use of fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems-

Revision and update of Safety Management System onboard Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load lines

Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 103

Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels

Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 76

Special requirements of flag State Authorities regarding asbestos

Transport of Containers in Bulk Carriers

Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime

Medical Oxygen Cylinder onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels

Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 104

Revised "Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies" (EEDI and EEXI related)

"IHM Certificate to Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials" and "EU Regulation on Ship Recycling" for Japanese flagged ships

Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Cyprus flag vessels

Sampling analysis at commissioning tests for ballast water management systems (rev.1)

Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 77

Fitting or designating fuel oil sampling points

Equipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels

Implementation of CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and SEEMP Part III

Prohibition of the carriage and use of heavy fuel oil as fuel in the Arctic (MARPOL Annex I Reg.43A)

Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 105

Implementation of SEEMP Part III and submission for approval (Amendment to MARPOL Annex VI)

IACS Recommendation No.172 in relation to Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)

Survey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL

Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 78

Submission of inspection results for radio inspections performed by radio firms prior to Safety Radio surveys carried out by ClassNK

Change in Inspection Method Due to Amendment of Rules for Propeller Shaft Surveys

Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - For Panamanian flagged vessels

IACS Recommendation No.173 in relation to Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)

Fire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification for Panamanian flag vessels

Marine equipment for onboard United Kingdom flagged ship

The procedure for document review for DMLC Part-II and on-board inspection for Japanese flag

Starting e-Certificate service for Japanese flagged vessels

Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 106

Issuance of AFS Certificate in accordance with the amendment of the AFS Convention to add the Cybutryne to the list of banned substances (Additional Information)

System release of Survey Programme

Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels

Designation of the Mediterranean Sea Area as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) under MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)

Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 79