International Maritime Conventions & Amendments

2026 amendments (MSC.590(111))

2026 amendments (MSC.590(111))

2024 amendments (MSC.567(109))

Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear

2026 amendments (MSC.584(111))

2026 amendments (MSC.583(111))

2026 amendments (MSC.587(111))

International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code)

2026 amendments (MSC.589(111))

2026 amendments (MSC.586(111))

Sub-chapter 1.9 of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) (resolution A.714(17))

2025 amendments (MSC.574(110))

2026 amendments (MSC.585(111))

2000 International Code of Safety for HighSpeed Craft (2000 HSC Code) (MSC.97(73))

2025 amendments (MSC.573(110))

2025 amendments (MSC.572(110))

(Chapters II-2 and V)

2024 amendments (MSC.549(108))

(Chapters II-1)

2025 amendments (MSC.575(110))

2024 amendments (MSC.566(109))

2024 amendments (MSC.559(108))

2024 amendments (MSC.551(108))

2022 amendments (MSC.524(106))

2024 amendments (MSC.553(108))

2024 amendments (MSC.558(108))

2024 amendments (MSC.557(108))

International Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty of Marine Incident

2024 amendments (MSC.556(108))

2024 amendments (MSC.555(108))

2024 amendments (MSC.554(108))

2023 amendments (MSC.535(107))

2023 amendments (MSC.537(107))

2023 amendments (MSC.536(107))

2024 amendments (MSC.552(108))

2022 amendments (MSC.523(106))

2024 amendments (MSC.550(108))

(Chapters II-2 and V)

2023 amendments (MSC.532(107))

(Chapters II-1, II-2, V and XIV and the appendix (Certificates))

2022 amendments (MSC.520(106))

(Chapter II-2)

2023 amendments (MSC.539(107))

International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) (MSC.527(106))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2022 amendments (MSC.525(106))

2022 amendments (MSC.526(106))

2022 amendments (MSC.521(106))

(Addition of a new Chapter XV - Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel)

2020 amendments (MSC.475(102))

2019 amendments (MSC.458(101))

2022 amendments (MSC.501(105))

2021 amendments (MSC.484(103))

2019 amendments (MSC.457(101))

2021 amendments (MSC.485(103))

2019 amendments (MSC.459(101))

2022 amendments (MSC.499(105))

2022 amendments (MSC.498(105))

2021 amendments (MSC.492(104))

2020 amendments (MSC.476(102))

2022 amendments (MSC.496(105))

Chapters II-1, III, IV and V, and the appendix (Certificates)

2021 amendments (MSC.482(103))

(Chapters II-1 and III)

2020 amendments (MSC.474(102))

(Chapter II-1)

2019 amendments (MSC.456(101))

(Appendix - Certificates))

2022 amendments (MSC.500(105))

2021 amendments (MSC.483(103))

2020 amendments (MSC.477(102))

2019 amendments (MSC.462(101))

2019 amendments (MSC.461(101))

2019 amendments (MSC.460(101))

(Chapters 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21)

(the Requirements) (MSC.402(96))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2017 amendments (MSC.422(98))

2018 amendments (MSC.444(99))

2018 amendments (MSC.443(99))

2016 amendments (MSC.414(97))

2016 amendments (MSC.413(97))

2018 amendments (MSC.442(99))

2016 amendments (MSC.410(97))

2016 amendments (MSC.403(96))

2018 amendments

MSC.437(99))

2017 amendments (MSC.425(98))

2018 amendments (MSC.439(99))

2017 amendments (MSC.424(98))

2018 amendments (MSC.438(99))

2017 amendments (MSC.423(98))

2018 amendments (MSC.441(99))

2016 amendments (MSC.411(97))

2018 amendments (MSC.440(99))

2018 amendments (MSC.436(99))

(Chapters II-1, IV and appendix)

2017 amendments (MSC.421(98))

(chapters II-1, II-2 and III and the appendix to the annex)

2016 amendments (MSC.409(97))

(Chapters II-1, II-2 and XI-1)

2016 amendments (MSC.404(96))

(Chapters II-2 and III)

2017 amendments (MSC.426(98))

2016 amendments (MSC.412(97))

2016 amendments (MSC.405(96))

2016 amendments (MSC.406(96))

International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashing Point Fuels (IGF Code) (MSC.391(95))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) (MSC.385(94))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2015 amendments (MSC.392(95))

(Chapters II-1, II-2 and Appendix)

2014 amendments (MSC.386(94))

(new chapter XIV) to make use of the safety-related provisions of the Polar Code mandatory

2014 amendments (MSC.381(94))

2014 amendments (MSC. 380(94))

(Chapters II-2, VI and XI-1 and appendix)

2014 amendments (MSC.371(93))

2014 amendments (MSC.372(93))

2014 amendments (MSC.367(93))

2014 amendments (MSC.368(93))

2014 amendments (MSC.370(93))

2014 amendments (MSC.369(93))

2014 amendments (MSC. 366(93))

(addition of a new chapter XIII)

2014 amendments (MSC. 365(93))

(chapters II-1 and II-2)

Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code) (MSC.349(92)

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

(Noise Code (MSC.337(91)))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2015 amendments (MSC.393(95))

2013 amendments (MSC. 354(92))

2013 amendments (MSC. 353(92))

2013 amendments (MSC.352(92))

2013 amendments (MSC. 351(92))

2013 amendments (MSC. 350(92))

chapters III, V and XI-1

2012 amendments (MSC.338(91))

chapters II-1, II-2 and III and appendix

Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships (NOISE Code) (MSC.337(91))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2012 amendments (MSC.342(91))

2012 amendments (MSC.341(91))

2012 amendments (MSC.339(91))

2012 amendments (MSC.340(91))

2012 amendments (MSC.325(90))

chapters II-1, III, V, VI, VII and XI-1

2012 amendments (MSC.328(90))

2012 amendments (MSC.327(90))

2012 amendments (MSC.326(90))

2011 amendments (MSC.318(89))

2011 amendments (MSC.320(89))

2011 amendments (MSC.317(89))

chapter III

2011 amendments (MSC.317(89))

chapter III

2010 amendments (MSC.311(88))

International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedure, 2010 (2010 FTP Code) (MSC.307(88))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

Note: Superseded by 2010 FTP Code (MSC.307(88))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2010 amendments (MSC.308(88))

chapters II-1, II-2 and V and appendix (2010 FTP Code)

2010 amendments (MSC.308(88))

chapters II-1, II-2 and V and appendix (2010 FTP Code)

Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Alternative Means of Corrosion Protection for Cargo Oil Tanks of Crude Oil Tankers (MSC.289(87))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Cargo Oil Tanks of Crude Oil Tankers (MSC.288(87))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

International Goalbased Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (MSC.287(87))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2010 amendments (MSC.294(87))

2010 amendments (MSC.293(87))

2010 amendments (MSC.291(87))

chapters II-1 and II-2 (Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Cargo Oil Tanks of Crude Oil Tankers (MSC.288(87)) and Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for

2010 amendments (MSC.290(87))

chapter II-1 (International Goalbased Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (MSC.287(87))

2010 amendments (MSC.292(87))

International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, (2008) (MSC.268(85))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2008 amendments (MSC.271(85))

2009 amendments (MSC.282(86))

chapters II-1, V and VI and appendix

2006 amendments (MSC.206(81))

2008 amendments (MSC.272(85))

2006 amendments (MSC.207(81))

2008 amendments (MSC.273(85))

2006 amendments (MSC.208(81))

(amendments to appendix 1) Specifications on the survey and certification functions of recognized organizations acting on behalf of the Administration (resolution A.789(19))

2008 amendments (MSC.269(85)) — Annex 1: chapters II-1, II-2 1 July 2010

Annex 1: chapters II-1, II-2 1 July 2010

2006 amendments (MSC.201(81))

chapters II2, III, IV and V

(Casualty Investigation Code) (MSC.255(84))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2008 amendments (MSC.262(84))

2008 amendments (MSC.261(84))

2008 amendments (MSC.260(84))

2008 amendments (MSC.259(84))

2008 amendments (MSC.257(84))

chapter XI-1 (Casualty Investigation Code)

2008 amendments (MSC.256(84))

chapters II-1, II-2, III and IV and appendix

2007 amendments (MSC.241(83))

2007 amendments (MSC.239(83))

chapters IV and V and appendix

2005 amendments (MSC.196(80))

2005 amendments (MSC.195(80))

2006 amendments (MSC.220(82))

2006 amendments (MSC.219(82))

2005 amendments (MSC.194(80)) — Annex 2: chapters II1, II2, VI, IX, XI1 1 January 2009

Annex 2: chapters II1, II2, VI, IX, XI1 1 January 2009

Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and doubleside skin spaces of bulk carriers (MSC.215(82))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2006 amendments (MSC.218(82))

2006 amendments (MSC.222(82))

2006 amendments (MSC.221(82))

2006 amendments (MSC.216(82)) — Annex 1: chapters II-1, II-2, III and XII and appendix 1 July 2008

Annex 1: chapters II-1, II-2, III and XII and appendix 1 July 2008

2006 amendments (MSC.205(81))

2006 amendments (MSC.202(81))

chapter V

2005 amendments (MSC.197(80))

2004 amendments (MSC.176(79))

2005 amendments (MSC.194(80)) — Annex 1: chapter II1 1 January 2007

Annex 1: chapter II1 1 January 2007

Standards for owners' inspection and maintenance of bulk carrier hatch covers (MSC.169(79))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

Standards and criteria for side structures of bulk carriers of singleskin construction (MSC.168(79))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2004 amendments (MSC.178(79))

2004 amendments

(MSC.173(79))

2004 amendments (MSC.179(79))

2004 amendments (MSC.175(79))

2004 amendments (MSC.174(79))

2004 amendments

(MSC.177(79))

2004 amendments (MSC.170(79))

chapters II1, III, V, VII and XII and appendix (Standards and criteria for side structures of bulk carriers of single-skin construction (MSC.168(79)) and Standards for owners’ inspection and maintenance

2004 amendments (MSC.153(78))

chapter V

2004 amendments (MSC.152(78))

chapters III and IV and appendix

2003 amendments (MSC.142(77))

chapter V

2004 amendments (MSC.158(78))

2004 amendments (MSC.157(78))

2004 amendments (MSC.151(78))

chapter II1

Technical provisions for means of access for inspections (MSC.133(76))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2003 amendments (MSC.144(77))

2002 amendments (MSC.135(76))

2002 amendments (MSC.134(76))

chapters II1, II-2, III and XII (Technical provisions for means of access for inspection (MSC.133(76)), fire protection, life-saving appliances and arrangements, bulk carrier safety)

2002 amendments (Conference resolution 1)

chapters V and XI (XI-1 and XI2) (security of ships and port facilities (ISPS Code))

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (MSC.122(75))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2002 amendments (MSC.125(75))

2002 amendments (MSC.123(75))

chapters IV, V, VI and VII and appendix (carriage of cargoes (IMDG Code), carriage of dangerous goods)

2001 amendments (MSC.118(74))

2001 amendments (MSC.119(74))

2001 amendments (MSC.117(74))

chapter VII

International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) (MSC.98(73))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

2000 amendments

(MSC.101(73))

2000 amendments (MSC.104(73))

2000 amendments (MSC.105(73))

2000 amendments

(MSC.102(73))

2000 amendments (MSC.99(73))

chapters II-1, II2, V, IX and X and appendix (emergency towing arrangements, material containing asbestos, safety management, safety for high-speed craft (2000 HSC Code), fire safety( FSS Code))

1998 amendments (MSC.69(69))

chapters II-1, IV, VI and VII (construction; radiocommunications; carriage of cargoes; carriage of dangerous goods)

2000 amendments (MSC.91(72))

chapter III and appendix (lifesaving appliances and arrangements)

International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and HighLevel Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code) (MSC.88(71))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

1999 amendments (MSC.87(71))

chapter VII (carriage of dangerous goods (INF Code))

1990 amendments (MSC.17(58))

(harmonized system of survey and certification)

1990 amendments (MSC.16(58))

(harmonized system of survey and certification)

Standards for the evaluation of scantlings of the transverse watertight vertically corrugated bulkhead between the two foremost cargo holds and for the evaluation of allowable hold loading of the foremost cargo hold (1997 Conference resolution 4)

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

1997 amendments (Conference resolution 2)

(new annex on requirements for extent of thickness measurement and associated amendments to the guidelines, new section on repairs relative to damages and wastage in holds)

1997 amendments (Conference resolution 1)

chapter XII (bulk carrier safety, Standards for the evaluation of scantlings of the transverse watertight vertically corrugated bulkhead between the two foremost cargo holds and for the evaluation of allowable

1997 amendments (MSC.65(68))

chapters II-1 and V (passenger ship subdivision and stability; vessel traffic services)

International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) (MSC.61(67))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

International LifeSaving Appliances (LSA) Code (MSC.48(66))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

1996 amendments (MSC.49(66))

(new annex on guidelines for technical assessment in conjunction with planning of surveys)

1996 amendments (MSC.59(67))

(reference to recognized standards, miscellaneous) 2000 (chapters 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 18) 1 July 2002 amendments (MSC.103(73))

1994 amendments (MSC.32(63))

(filling limits for cargo tanks)

1996 amendments (MSC.58(67))

(vague expressions)

1996 amendments (MSC.50(66))

(lists of chemicals)

1996 amendments (MSC.57(67))

chapters II-1, II-2 and V (construction; machinery and electrical installations; fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction (FTP Code); carriage of dangerous goods)

1996 amendments (MSC.47(66))

chapters II-1, III, VI and XI (construction, subdivision and stability, lifesaving appliances (LSA Code), carriage of cargoes, Guidelines for the authorization of recognized organizations

1995 amendments (Conference resolution 1)

chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V and VI (roro passenger ship safety)

Agreement concerning specific stability requirements 1 April 1997 for roro passenger ships undertaking regular scheduled international voyages between or to or from designated ports in North West Euro

Special rules drawn up by agreement under SOLAS (roro passenger ships, North West Europe & Baltic Sea)

1995 amendments (MSC.46(65))

chapter V (ships' routeing)

1994 amendments (MSC.42(64))

chapters VI and VII (cargo information, loading, stowage and securing, Sub-chapter 1.9 of CSS Code)

International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (1994 HSC Code) (MSC.36(63))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

1994 amendments (Conference resolution 1) — Annex 1: chapters X and XI (safety measures 1 January 1996

Annex 1: chapters X and XI (safety measures 1 January 1996

1994 amendments (MSC.31(63)) — Annex 1: chapter V (ship reporting systems, 1 January 1996

Annex 1: chapter V (ship reporting systems, 1 January 1996

1992 amendments (MSC.27(61))

chapters II-1, II-2, III and IV (fire protection, lifesaving appliances, radiocommunications)

1992 amendments (MSC.26(60))

chapters II-1 (existing roro passenger ship damage stability)

1992 amendments (MSC.24(60))

chapters II-2 (existing passenger ship fire protection)

1992 amendments (MSC.30(61))

(cargo containment, fire protection, use of cargo as fuel, special requirements and summary of minimum requirements)

1992 amendments (MSC.28(61))

(list of chemicals, cargo tank venting and Gasfreeing arrangements and other amendments)

International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Grain Code) (MSC.23(59))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

1991 amendments (MSC.22(59))

chapters II-2, III, IV, V, VI and VII (fire protection, lifesaving appliances, navigation, carriage of cargoes, (Grain Code), carriage of dangerous goods)

1990 amendments (MSC.19(58))

chapter II-1 (cargo ship subdivision and damage stability)

1989 amendments (MSC.13(57))

chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V and VII (subdivision, fire protection, radiocommunications, navigation)

1988 amendments (Conference resolutions 1)

1989 amendments (MSC.14(57))

(lists of chemicals)

1988 amendments (MSC.12(56))

chapter II-1 (passenger ship damage stability)

1988 amendments (MSC.11(55))

chapter II-1 (ro-ro passenger ship door indicators and television surveillance)

1987 amendments (MSC.10(54))

(lists of chemicals)

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (MSC.5(48))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (MSC.4(48))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)

1983 amendments (MSC.6(48))

chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV and VII (subdivision, electrical installation, fire protection, lifesaving appliances, radiocommunications, carriage of dangerous goods, IBC and IGC Codes)

1981 amendments (MSC.1(XLV))

chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V and VI (subdivision, machinery and electrical installations, fire protection, radiocommunications, navigation, carriage of grain)

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 1974)

Parent instrument (master record)

2006 amendments (MSC.217(82))

chapters 4, 6, 7 and 9 (set out in Annex 1 to the resolution) 1 July 2008 chapter 9 (set out in Annex 2 to the resolution) 1 July 2010

(RO Code (MSC.349(92)))

Mandatory code/instrument (master record)