With regard to application of IMSBC Code (2015 Edition), please be informed as follows.
The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.393(95) is referred to as "IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)" in this technical information.

1. Amendments of IMSBC Code
The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 95th session (MSC95) and individual schedules of each cargo were amended.
IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) enters into force on 1 January 2017 and is mandatory for all ships that load solid bulk cargoes. Prior to it, the current IMSBC Code "IMSBC Code (2014 Edition)" applies.

2. Guidance for IMSBC Code fitness certificate
Regarding IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) fitness certificate, please refer to the attachment 1."Guidance for application of IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) fitness certificate".

3. Cargoes newly added
Please note that there are cargoes newly added in IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) that were not in IMSBC Code (2014 Edition). Please refer to attachment 2."Table G1 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on construction/equipment (IMSBC Code (2015 Edition))".

4. Application of IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) on voluntary basis
IMSBC Code fitness certificate in accordance with IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) may be issued upon requests from owners/shipbuilders as voluntary basis from 1 January 2016.
For cargoes listed in Table G1 as 'Group A and B' or 'Group B', IMSBC Code (2015 Edition) fitness certificate will be issued in case where ships comply with requirements in Table G1. Onboard survey may be necessary to issue the certificate in some cases, therefore, if you need more information, please contact to ClassNK Material & Equipment Department (EQD).

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