IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107)

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The IMO Maritime Safety Committee held its 107th session from 31 May-09 June 2023

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  • Author: Panos Mouratidis

The 107th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106) was held from 31 May to 09 June 2023. The key subjects are the following:

1.Adoption of amendments 

-SOLAS amendments

-Safety measures for non-SOLAS ships operating in polar waters – Polar Code and SOLAS

-STCW Convention amendments related to electronic certificates

-International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

-International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code amendments

2.MASS Code development

3.Safe delivery of IMO’s strategy on reduction of GHG emissions  

-Guidelines for sampling procedures for oil fuel 

-Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/4 related to oil fuel parameters other than flashpoint

-Guidelines for safety of ships using LPG

-Safe operation of onshore power supply service – interim guidelines approved

-New output on safety regulatory framework to support the reduction of GHG emissions from ships using new technologies and alternative fuels

4.Resolution on ‘Strengthening measures for ensuring the safety of international shipping’

5.Maritime security, piracy and armed robbery against ships

6.Mandatory reporting of lost containers – draft SOLAS amendments

7.Certification and training for fishers – revised 1995 STCW-F Convention

8.STCW training provisions on bullying and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) 

-MSC approved, for subsequent adoption at MSC 108, draft amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, to prevent and respond to bullying and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH)

9.Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world’s transport workers and the global supply chain – draft Assembly resolution approved

 10.Proposals for new work programme outputs           

–Revision of the Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2);

-Comprehensive review of the Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear (resolution MSC.402(96));

-Revision of appendices A and B of the Revised guidance on shipboard towing and mooring equipment (MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1)

11.Other matters – Sub-Committees’ work

Source: www.imo.org

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