International Requirements

IMO Conventions & Amendments

A searchable, sortable register of amendments to SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and MLC, 2006, maintained with reference to the latest official IMO and ILO publications.

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 1974)

Organization: IMO · Current amendments tracked: 16

Instrument
Status

16 of 16 amendments shown

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MSC.567(109)

Further amendments to the IGF Code

Further IGF Code amendments.

IGF Code
01 Jan 2028
Upcoming
26 Jun 2025
MSC.572(110)

Amendments to SOLAS Chapters II-2 and V

Structural/fire-safety provisions and revised pilot transfer arrangements (regulation V/23).

SOLAS Convention
01 Jan 2028
Upcoming
23 May 2024
MSC.549(108)

Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1

Structural amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1.

SOLAS Convention
01 Jan 2028
Upcoming
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MSC.566(109)

Further amendments to the IGC Code

Further IGC Code amendments.

IGC Code
01 Jul 2026
In Force
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MSC.553(108)

Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code

Amendments to 2011 ESP Code.

ESP Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.555(108)

Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)

Amendments to International Code for Fire Safety Systems.

FSS Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.556(108)

Amendment 42-24 to the IMDG Code

Amendment 42-24 / revised IMDG requirements.

IMDG Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.524(106)

Amendments to the IGF Code

High-manganese austenitic steel for cryogenic service.

IGF Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.551(108)

Amendments to the IGF Code

Amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels.

IGF Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
08 Jun 2023
MSC.532(107)

2023 Amendments to SOLAS 1974

Includes new requirements concerning lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

SOLAS Convention
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.538(107)

Amendments to the Polar Code

Amendments extending safety requirements to additional ship categories.

Polar Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
23 May 2024
MSC.550(108)

Amendments to SOLAS Chapters II-2 and V

Fire safety / navigation-related amendments.

SOLAS Convention
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.554(108)

Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

Amendments to International Life-Saving Appliance Code.

LSA Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.552(108)

Amendments to the Grain Code

Amendments to the International Grain Code.

Grain Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.523(106)

Amendments to the IGC Code

High-manganese austenitic steel for cryogenic service.

IGC Code
01 Jan 2026
In Force
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MSC.583(111)

Amendments to SOLAS Chapters IV and V and the Appendix

Adopted at MSC 111 (2026). Official IMO index currently lists this resolution as Awaiting Certification.

SOLAS Convention
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Awaiting Certification

Regulatory status and entry-into-force information are maintained with reference to the latest official IMO or ILO publications.