IMO Maritime Safety Committee

One Hundred and Sixth session

(MSC 106)
Agenda Preview
Executive Summary
Below are some of the discussions at MSC 106 which will have some impact on current practices. These can be
found in detail under the relevant subject headings in the document.

• MSC 106 is expected to adopt the new SOLAS Chapter XV & mandatory Code addressing safety
standards for the carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel (IP Code). The new Code will apply to
new and existing cargo ships including high-speed cargo craft certified to the HSC Code (2000), of 500GT
and above, engaged on international voyages which carry more than 12 industrial personnel (IP), but no
more than 60 persons. The SOLAS amendments and the IP Code are expected to enter into force 1 July
2024. (Agenda item 3)

• To address some of the safety issues identified after the loss of MV Stellar Daisy, MSC 106 is expected to
adopt draft amendments to the 2011 International Code on the Enhanced Programme of
Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (2011 ESP Code) which include increased
survey requirements for water ballast tanks (WBTs) and void spaces on bulk carriers. The amended
regulations are expected to enter into force 1 July 2024 and will be applicable to all new and existing
bulk carriers and oil tankers with single side or double side skin construction. (Agenda item 3)

• MSC 106 is expected to approve draft amendments to the LSA Code and MSC.81(70) Revised
recommendation on the testing of life-saving appliances for the ventilation of liferafts, partially
enclosed lifeboats and totally enclosed lifeboats. The draft regulations ensure that the survival craft
shall admit sufficient air at all times to prevent a long-term CO2 concentration of more than 5,000 ppm
for the number of persons the liferaft is permitted to accommodate, even with the entrances closed. The
draft amendments are expected to enter into force 1 January 2026 and will apply to all survival craft
installed on or after 1 January 2029. (Agenda item 11)

• MSC 106 is expected to approve draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 for onboard lifting
appliances together with guidelines for both lifting appliances and anchor handling winches and their
associated items of loose gear. The draft SOLAS regulations require new lifting appliances and anchor
handling winches to be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of a
classification society which has been recognised by the Administration. They are expected to enter into
force 1 January 2026. (Agenda item 11)

• MSC 106 is also expected to approve proposed draft amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, the Cargo Ship
Safety Equipment Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, Form E and Form C, the 1978
SOLAS Protocol and the 1988 SOLAS Protocol for the mandatory carriage of electronic inclinometers
which are linked to the VDR, on new container ships and bulk carriers of 3,000GT and upwards,
constructed on or after 1 January 2026. It has previously been agreed that the requirements will not be
extended to all ships and will not apply retroactively to existing container ships and bulk carriers.
(Agenda item 13)

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Introduction
MSC 106 will take place 2 – 11 November 2022 at the IMO in London. This briefing summarises the discussions
which are significant to Lloyd’s Register’s work with our customers.

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report for MSC 105 and Summary Report for MEPC 78

As well as the adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments that were approved at MSC 105, this
meeting will address some of the items postponed from previous meetings including new work programme
items originally submitted to MSC 104 and MSC 105. These papers will be noted under the various subject
headings in this agenda preview.

In order to progress some items postponed from previous meetings a number of documents have been
considered by correspondence prior to the Committee meeting. MSC 106 will consider the relevant action
proposed. These include documents submitted under:
• Goal Based New Ship Construction Standards (Agenda item 4).
• Formal Safety Assessment (Agenda item 11).
• Any Other Business (Agenda item 18) Note some papers submitted under AOB will be noted under the
various subject headings in this Agenda Preview.

Introduction of an ad-hoc mid-term amendment cycle

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some disruption to the regular meeting schedule which has meant that
the finalisation of significant draft amendments to SOLAS and other IMO instruments for approval and
adoption has been delayed. Examples include the draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 for onboard lifting
appliances and winches, and the draft amendments to the LSA Code for the new ventilation requirements for
lifeboats and survival craft both of which will be considered for approval at this meeting.

MSC 104 agreed to introduce an ad-hoc mid-term amendment cycle to facilitate the delayed approval,
adoption and entry into force of such draft amendments. Any relevant draft amendments adopted before 1
July 2024 will enter into force on 1 January 2026 (rather than 1 January 2028 under the usual four-year
amendment cycle).

Following this mid-term cycle the Committee will revert to the normal four-year amendment cycle with draft
amendments approved and adopted between 1 January 2024 and 1 July 2026 due to enter into force 1
January 2028.

Decisions of other IMO bodies

(Agenda item 2)

MSC 106 will note the outcomes from other IMO bodies and in particular:

• The outcomes from the Facilitation Committee (FAL 46)

– The concurrent approval of MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2 on Guidelines on maritime cyber risk
management.

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 – The concurrent approval with MEPC 78 of FAL.2/Circ.133-MEPC.1/Circ.902-MSC.1/Circ.1646-
LEG.2/Circ.4on List of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships, 2022.

• The outcomes from the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78) (please see Lloyd’s
Register’s MEPC 78 Summary Report for more detail).
– That MEPC adopted resolutions MEPC.343(78) and MEPC.345(78) on amendments to MARPOL and
the IBC Code, respectively, concerning watertight doors.
– That MEPC approved draft amendments to appendix V to MARPOL Annex VI for inclusion of
information on the flashpoint of fuel oil in the bunker delivery note.

Adoption of Amendments to Mandatory Instruments

(Agenda item 3)

Please note that full descriptions of the amendments to SOLAS and other mandatory instruments that are
expected to be adopted by MSC 106 are included under the appropriate subject headings.

MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following:

• Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during surveys of
Bulk Carriers and Oil tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) Part A single-side skin construction (Entry into Force
(EIF) as 1 July 2024).
• Amendments to SOLAS New Chapter XV - Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel (EIF 1
July 2024).
• Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) Chapter 2 (EIF 1 July 2024).
• International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) (EIF 1 July 2024).
• Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 – low flashpoint fuels (EIF 1 January 2026).
• Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquified
Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) Chapter 6 (EIF 1 January 2026).
• Amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-Flashpoint Fuels
(IGF Code) Part A-1 7.4 (EIF 1 January 2026).
• Amendments to the 1978 SOLAS Protocol (Cargo Ship Safety Certificate Form E) (EIF 1 Jan 2026).

MSC 106 will also consider:

A proposal to consider including a clear definition of the terms "fitted", "provided", "installed" or
"installation" in the application statements of non-mandatory resolutions and circulars noting the variable
nature of these instruments means that a single solution is problematic.

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Ship Construction, Hull Structure and Stability
(Agenda item 3)

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report for SDC 8

Surveys associated with ship structures

MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following:

Draft amendments to the 2011 International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during
Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (2011 ESP Code)

To address safety issues that were identified during the flag State's marine
Subject: Enhanced
safety investigation of the loss of MV Stellar Daisy, MSC 106 is expected to Programme of Inspections
adopt draft amendments to the ESP Code which include increased survey during Surveys of Bulk Carriers
requirements for water ballast tanks (WBTs) and void spaces on bulk and Oil Tankers (2011 ESP
carriers: Code).
• The criteria to require examination of WBTs annually changed from “if
the coating is POOR” to “if the coating is less than GOOD”. Impact: Increased survey
• The requirements to examine ballast tanks and void spaces bounding requirements for water ballast
cargo holds have been separated as more evidence on corrosion is tanks (WBTs) and void spaces
necessary before imposing more stringent inspection requirements on bulk carriers.
for void spaces with different type of coatings.
Application: Bulk carriers and
• Introduction of examination requirements to double-sided void oil tankers with single side or
spaces on bulk carriers exceeding 20 years of age and more than 150m double side skin construction.
in length which are to be examined annually if the coating is found in
“POOR” condition. Expected entry into force 1 July
• There was clarification that the ESP Code does not apply to oil tankers 2024.
carrying oil in independent tanks which are not part of a ship's hull.

Application: The draft amendments are expected to enter into force 1 July 2024. They are applicable to all
new and existing bulk carriers and oil tankers with single side or double side skin construction.

MSC 106 will also consider the following proposal for new work:

• A proposal to amend MSC.1/Circ.1331 on Guidelines for construction, installation, maintenance and

inspection/survey of means of embarkation and disembarkation so as to avoid the hazardous rigging of
safety netting from the shipʹs deck to the outboard side of an accommodation ladder and/or gangway,
as currently required by some Administrations.

Under Any Other Business (Agenda item 18):

Draft amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1374 on Information on prohibiting the use of asbestos on board ships

MSC 106 is expected to approve proposed amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1374 in order to allow asbestos-
containing gaskets in good condition, if installed on or after 1 July 2002 and before 1 January 2011 to remain
rather than be removed.

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Goal Based Standards (GBS)
(Agenda item 4)

In order to ensure that ships are constructed in such a manner that when properly operated and maintained,
they can remain safe for their design life, and that all parts of a ship can be easily accessed for proper survey
and inspection, the IMO adopted MSC.287(87) International goal-based ship construction standards for bulk
carriers and oil tankers and SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, by which the standards were made mandatory.

The verification audits of recognised organisations (ROs) are conducted in line with MSC.454(100) Revised
guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil
tankers.

MSC 106 is expected to:

• Note the Corrective Action Plan submitted by Lloyd's Register for the non-conformity identified during
the second GBS maintenance audit.
• Note the information on the status reports addressing GBS audit observations.
• Note the updated list of all findings from GBS audits.
• Consider the report on the current status of GBS verification audits.
• Consider the reports of the 2022 Combined GBS Audits (GBS Audit report on rectification of non-
conformities stemming from the second (2019) maintenance Audit and the GBS Audit report on the third
(2022) maintenance Audit).
• Consider the report on the observations of the GBS Audit Team.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register has completed the necessary actions to close out our non-conformity from the 2019
Maintenance Audit and this has been accepted by the auditors. Lloyd’s Register has no outstanding
observations.

Fire Protection, Detection and Extinguishing (SSE 8)

(Agenda item 11)

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report for SSE 8

MSC 106 is expected to approve the following:

Draft MSC Resolution on Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 on the prohibition of the use of fire-fighting
foams containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)

Draft MSC Resolution on amendments to the 1994 and 2000 High Speed Craft Codes Chapter 7

MSC 101 agreed to a new output to develop amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and consequential
amendments to other instruments to prohibit the use of fire-fighting foams containing perfluorooctane
sulfonic acid (PFOS) due to its toxic nature. The prohibition applies to both fixed and portable systems as the
intent is to prohibit the use of all extinguishing media containing PFOS that can be used in fire extinguishing
systems and equipment. Amendments are also applied to the 1994 and 2000 HSC Codes.

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The draft amendments to SOLAS include the requirement for substances
containing PFOS to be delivered to an appropriate shore-based reception Subject: Prohibition of the use of
facility when removed from the ship. PFOS in fire-fighting foams.

Impact: Fire-fighting foams

Application: The new requirements will be applicable to new and existing
containing PFOS will be banned,
ships not later than the date of the first survey. In accordance with
and any substances containing
MSC.1/Circ.1290 the term ‘first survey’ means the first annual survey, the
PFOS will need to go to
first periodical survey or the first renewal survey of the PSSC, CSSC, SEC or appropriate shore reception
HSCSC, whichever is due first, after the date of entry into force which is facilities.
expected to be 1 January 2026.
Application: New and existing
In relation to the draft amendments MSC 106 will also consider: ships. To be removed not later
• Modifications to the application criteria. than the date of the first survey
• Acceptable alternatives to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). after the date of entry into force.
• Consequential amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1312 Revised guidelines for
Expected to enter into force 1
the performance and testing criteria, and surveys of low-expansion
January 2026.
foam concentrates for fixed fire-extinguishing systems.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register supports the work to prohibit the use of fire-fighting foams containing PFOS on ships, HSC
and MODU’s due to its extremely toxic nature.

Draft MSC circular on Revised guidelines for the approval of fixed dry chemical powder fire-
extinguishing systems for the protection of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk (MSC.1/Circ.1315)

The draft revisions to MSC.1/Circ.1315 are intended to ensure the

capabilities of fixed dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems. It Subject: Fixed dry chemical
powder fire-extinguishing
should be noted that, after research suggesting that the performance of
systems for the protection of
sodium and potassium-based agents are similar, it has been decided that
ships carrying liquefied gases in
the use of sodium bicarbonate should not be prohibited. bulk.
Application: Once approved the revised guidelines will apply to fixed dry
Impact: Manufacturers and
chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems installed on or after 1 July 2023 shipyards will need to review
for the protection of on-deck cargo areas of ships carrying liquefied gases in the revised guidelines and
bulk in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-2/1.6.2 and chapter 11 of the adjust the components.
IGC Code from 1 July 2023.
Application: Once approved,
The new circular is expected to be disseminated as MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1 the guidelines will apply to
and will supersede MSC.1/Circ.1315. fixed dry chemical powder fire-
extinguishing systems installed
MSC 106 will also consider a proposal to modify the application statement on or after 1 July 2023.
to clarify the term ‘installed on or after’.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register does not agree with the proposals to regard sodium bicarbonate based agents suitable to be
used as the main component in the fire extinguishing dry powder on ships carrying liquid gasses in bulk. LR
also suggests that there is a need for the development of a new fire test procedure based on liquified gas fuels
(using LNG/LPG as the test medium to replicate the potential onboard fire scenario) which should be
developed for inclusion in the draft revisions to MSC.1/Circ.1315.

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Draft MSC.1/Circular on unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 (fire dampers and duct
penetrations)

SOLAS regulation II-2/9 prescribes requirements aimed at containing a fire in the space of origin. In particular,
it requires that penetrations of structural divisions by electric cables, pipes, trunks and ducts are to maintain
their fire integrity.

The following unified interpretations are included in the draft circular:

• The fire insulation required by SOLAS regulation II-2/9.7.3.1.2 should be provided only to the part of the
duct and/or sleeve that is on the same side of the division being fire insulated and be extended for a
minimum of 450mm along the duct and/or sleeve.
• When a duct passing through a division is to be in accordance with SOLAS regulations II-2/9.3.2 and II-
2/9.7.3.2, no clearance should be allowed between the duct and the division.

Development of amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the FSS Code concerning detection and control
of fires in cargo holds and on the cargo deck of containerships

MSC 106 is expected to agree to establish a Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Experts Group to review the
outcomes of a study by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), the risk analysis and risk control
options, as well as any other feedback available.

MSC 106 will also consider the following proposals for new work:

• A proposal to amend the regulation relating to the system control requirements of fixed gas fire-
extinguishing systems in the FSS Code (Chapter 5 paragraph 2.1.3.2) in order to stipulate that the pre-
discharge alarm and release of fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems shall not automatically stop the
ventilating fans and oil pumps located in the main engine and generator engine spaces.
• A proposal to develop amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10.8.1 in order to provide unified
requirements for deck foam systems on tankers of different deadweight.

Life Saving Appliances (SSE 8)

(Agenda item 11)

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report for SSE 8

MSC 106 is expected to approve the following:

Draft MSC Resolution on Amendments to the Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code (Ventilation of survival
craft)

Draft MSC Resolution on Amendments to MSC.81(70) Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving

appliances

The report of the investigation into the sinking of the MOL Comfort in the Indian Ocean refers to the discomfort
experienced by many crew members in totally enclosed lifeboats and recommends that further investigation
into the issue of the ventilation of totally enclosed lifeboats should be carried out with a view to improving the
thermal loading of occupants in emergency situations.

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MSC 106 is expected to approve draft amendments to the LSA Code and
Subject: Ventilation of survival
MSC.81(70) Revised recommendation on the testing of life-saving appliances craft.
for liferafts, partially enclosed lifeboats and totally enclosed lifeboats as
follows: Impact: Survival craft will need
• The liferaft, partially enclosed lifeboat and totally enclosed lifeboat to be designed and fitted with a
shall admit sufficient air at all times that prevents a long-term CO2 means of ventilation to meet
concentration of more than 5,000 ppm for the number of persons the the requirements.
liferaft is permitted to accommodate, even with the entrances closed.
• The means of ventilation shall be operable from inside the liferaft or Application: Expected to enter
into force 1 January 2026 and
lifeboat and be arranged to ensure that the liferaft or lifeboat is
expected to be applicable to all
ventilated without stratification or formation of unventilated pockets. liferafts, totally enclosed
• If the means of ventilation is powered, sufficient energy shall be lifeboats and partially enclosed
provided for a period of not less than 24 hours. lifeboats installed on or after 1
January 2029.
In addition, the new requirements for the ventilation of totally enclosed
lifeboats include requirements for the openings of the ventilation system and their means of closing.

SSE 9 (February 2023) is expected to finalise the draft amendments to the Revised standardized life-saving
appliance evaluation and test report forms (survival craft) (MSC.1/Circ.1630).

Application: Once approved and adopted, the draft amendments are expected to enter into force 1 January
2026. The new requirements for the ventilation of survival craft are expected to apply to all liferafts, totally
enclosed lifeboats and partially enclosed lifeboats installed on or after 1 January 2029.

MSC 106 will also consider a proposal to limit the scope of the draft amendments to totally enclosed lifeboats
only.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register supports the new requirements for the ventilation of lifeboats and agrees with the proposal
that the scope of this output should be limited to totally enclosed lifeboats. In our view extending the
requirements to partially enclosed lifeboats and liferafts will prove burdensome.

Draft MSC circular on Revised interim guidelines on life-saving appliances and arrangements for ships
operating in polar waters (MSC.1/Circ.1614)

The original guidelines defined ‘exposure time’ as the total time that an individual or individuals are exposed
to the elements following a marine evacuation, including any time spent inside a survival craft. The exposure
period begins following the first signal of distress from the stricken ship and the period concludes with the
rescue of the individual. The revised methodology compliments the existing exposure time equations by
adding a means to calculate how it can vary due to the presence of ‘vessels of opportunity’ (VOO) (ships
passing through the search area).

Application: Once approved the revised guidelines will be available for use by to ships transiting Polar waters.

Draft amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1630 Revised standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test
report forms

These amendments are as a consequence of the adoption of Amendments to the Revised recommendation on
testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) by (MSC.488(103)), regarding the oil resistance test.

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Application: Once approved, the amended circular will be applicable to the manufacturing and testing of
survival craft.

Draft amendments to the forms of the record of equipment for certificates in the SOLAS Convention, the
1994 and 2000 HSC Codes and the SPS Code regarding type of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits

MSC.207(81) Amendments to the LSA Code classifies immersion suits into two categories:
• An immersion suit worn in conjunction with a lifejacket.
• An immersion suit which has buoyancy and is designed to be worn without a lifejacket.

However, the relevant forms of the record of equipment have not been updated. The draft amendments to the
record of equipment for certificates required by the SOLAS Convention and the HSC and SPS Codes is
considered a minor amendment.

Application: Once approved and adopted the draft amendments are expected to enter into force 1 January
2026.

Draft amendments to paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code

Lifeboats and rescue boats with single fall and hook systems face a similar risk of potential accidental release
during recovery operations as those with twin fall and hook systems. As these systems are used and tested in
a similar way as twin fall lifeboats, they should have similar safety standards.

SSE 7 agreed to amend paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code to read as below (new text, deleted text):

“where a single fall and hook system is used for launching a lifeboat or rescue boat in combination
with a suitable painter, the requirements of paragraphs 4.4.7.6.7, 4.4.7.6.8 and 4.4.7.6.15 need not be
applicable, provided that the single fall and hook system does not have the capability to release the
lifeboat or rescue boat with a load on the hook when it is not fully waterborne”

However, it has since been noticed that an unforeseen consequence of deleting reference to paragraph
4.4.7.6.8 from paragraph 4.4.7.6.17 of the LSA Code is that paragraph 4.4.7.6.8 would now apply to off-load
hooks as well which is not appropriate for some very mechanically simplistic off-load hooks with few moving
parts. MSC 106 will consider the proposed modifications to the text.

Application: Once approved the amendments will apply to ships where a single fall and hook system is used
for launching a lifeboat or rescue boat. The amendments are expected to enter into force 1 January 2026.

MSC 106 will also consider:

Issues pertaining to resolution MSC.402(96)

MSC 96 adopted MSC.402(96) Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing,
overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear, which entered into
force 1 January 2020.

Since resolution MSC.402(96) entered into force the definitions and terms used in the resolution (namely
‘make’ and ‘type’) have been variously interpreted by key stakeholders which has led to confusion and
disruption. ISO has also published the ISO 23678:2022 (series) to provide training standards that would
provide a consistent, reliable, and standardised approach to the certification of servicing technicians.

MSC 106 will consider approval of a draft MSC circular on requirements for maintenance, thorough

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examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and
release gear to bring the ISO 23678:2022 (series) to the attention of member States, and whether a footnote to
paragraph 7.1.1 of the resolution to refer to the ISO standards is appropriate.

MSC 106 will also consider the applicability of the provisions in MSC.402(96) to the life-saving appliances
installed on high-speed craft and mobile offshore drilling units.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register would prefer that the definitions of terms such as ‘make’ and ‘type’ are included in the
resolution itself rather than as a footnote referring to the ISO standard. We would also prefer that all the
papers on the subject of resolution MSC.402(96) are referred to SSE 9 so that a detailed technical review can
be undertaken.

Onboard Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches

(OLAW)
(Agenda item 11)

MSC 106 is expected to approve the following:

Draft MSC Resolution on Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 for lifting appliances (Note this draft
resolution has already been approved in principle by MSC 102.)

Draft MSC.1/Circular Guidelines for Lifting Appliances

Draft MSC.1/Circular Guidelines for Anchor Handling Winches

The IMO has finalised new mandatory requirements to cover lifting appliances and anchor handling winches
and their associated items of loose gear. The draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 were approved in
principle at MSC 102 and are expected to be adopted at MSC 107 (May 2023) together with approval of the
guidelines, for entry into force 1 January 2026.
Subject: Onboard Lifting
The draft SOLAS regulations require new lifting appliances and anchor Appliances and Anchor
handling winches to be designed, constructed and installed in accordance Handling Winches (OLAW)
with the requirements of a classification society which has been recognised
by the Administration. The draft SOLAS amendments also require all lifting Impact: Approved anchor
handling winches and lifting
appliances and anchor handling winches to be operationally tested,
devices to be approved to
thoroughly examined, inspected, operated, and maintained, based on the
classification standards and to
guidelines. Provision has also been made for inoperative equipment. be used in accordance with the
associated guidelines.
MSC 106 is also expected to approve in principle the supporting draft
guidelines for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches which Application: All lifting
include: appliances and anchor
• A list of definitions. handling winches fitted to new
• Design, construction and installation. or existing ships.
• Thorough examination and load testing.
• Guidance is also included for inoperative lifting appliances and loose Expected entry into force of 1
January 2026.
gear.

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Application: Once adopted the new regulations will apply to lifting appliances and anchor handling winches
on all ships, both new and existing, from the entry into force date which is expected to be 1 January 2026.

MSC 106 will also consider detailed technical concerns and editorial improvements for the draft guidelines
covering:
• The testing of anchor handling winches.
• Loose gear and minimum test loads.
• Consistency in terminology.
• Certification.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register believes that the incorporation of requirements for onboard lifting appliances and anchor
handling winches into SOLAS is important in order to increase the safety of lifting operations and we support
the work of IMO in this area. However, we have concerns over some of the technical ambiguities in both the
draft guidelines for lifting appliances and the draft guidelines for anchor handling winches and are pleased
that these will be further considered by the Committee.

MSC 106 will also consider the following proposal for new work:

• A proposal to develop amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 together with non-mandatory guidelines
on the design, installation, maintenance, inspection and operation of elevators on board ships to
mitigate safety incidents.

Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue

(Agenda item 13)

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report for NCSR 9

Subject: Amendments to the

Navigation performance standards for
ECDIS (MSC.232(82)).
MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following:
Impact: The draft
Draft amendments to resolution MSC.232(82) on Revised performance
amendments are intended to
standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) make the S-101 ENC (Electronic
Navigational Charts) updates
MSC 106 is expected to adopt revisions to MSC.232(82) which include:
mandatory to ensure ECDIS
• The introduction of the next technical generation of Electronic compliance as the primary
Navigational Charts (S-101 ENC). means of navigation.
• Inclusion of references to the Product Specification for S-101 ENCS
and the underlying S-100 framework. Application: Applicable to both
existing and new ECDIS
Application: The revised performance standards will apply as follows: installations as specified in the
• New ECDIS equipment installed on or after 1 January 2029. text. ECDIS systems installed on
• Systems installed on or after 1 January 2009 but before 1 January or after 1 January 2029 will
2026 may conform to either the revised resolution or to performance need to comply with the new
standards specified in resolution MSC.232(82). standards.

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 • Systems installed on or after 1 January 2009 but before 1 January 2026 are to conform to the
performance standards specified in resolution MSC.232(82).
• Systems installed on or after 1 January 1996 but before 1 January 2009, are to conform to the
performance standards specified in resolution A.817(19), as amended by resolutions MSC.64(67) and
MSC.86(70).

MSC 106 will also consider a proposal to reword the application statement to clarify the term ‘installed’, a
proposal to delay the application date and a proposal for the HTW sub-committee to consider any
implications for operator training.

MSC 106 is expected to approve the following:

Draft MSC resolution on Amendments to SOLAS chapter XIV

Draft MSC resolution on amendments to The Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)

The Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) entered into Subject: Safety measures for
force on 1 January 2017. Since then, the IMO has been considering the non-SOLAS ships operating in
feasibility and consequences of applying the requirements of part I-A polar waters.
(Safety Measures) and chapters 9 and 11 (Navigation, Communication and
Voyage Planning) of the Polar Code to non-SOLAS ships. As an interim Impact: Non-SOLAS ships as
specified below will need to
measure, resolution A.1137(31), adopted at the end of December 2019,
comply with the requirements
urges member States to implement the safety measures of the Polar Code of the Polar Code and SOLAS
for non-SOLAS ships on a voluntary basis. chapter XIV before transiting
polar waters.
Ships listed in Chapter I/3 of the SOLAS Convention (Exceptions) (i.e. ‘non-
SOLAS ships’ such as fishing vessels and pleasure craft) are currently not Application: Once approved
subject to the provisions of the Polar Code. As such, they are not required and adopted the draft
to have any additional safety, navigation, communication or voyage amendments will apply to new
planning control measures in place when operating in polar waters, even and existing:
though they are exposed to the same risks as SOLAS ships. • Fishing vessels of 24 metres
and above.
MSC 106 is expected to approve draft amendments to SOLAS Chapter XIV • Pleasure yachts of 300GT
together with draft amendments to the Polar Code which amend regulation and upwards not engaged in
2 of SOLAS Chapter XIV (Application) to include non-SOLAS ships and add trade.
new chapters 9.1 (Safety of Navigation for Non-SOLAS ships) and 11.1 • Cargo ships of 300GT and
(Voyage Planning for Non-SOLAS ships) to the Polar Code. upwards but below 500GT.

Application: Once approved and adopted the draft new regulations are New vessels from the expected
expected to enter into force 1 January 2026 and will be applicable to the date of EIF (1 January 2026)
following types of ships on all voyages within polar waters: and existing vessels from the
• Fishing vessels of 24 metres and above. expected date of EIF (1 Jan
2026) plus 1 year. The
• Pleasure yachts of 300GT and upwards not engaged in trade.
amendments are expected to
• Cargo ships of 300GT and upwards but below 500GT. enter into force 1 January 2026.
The new regulations will apply to both new and existing vessels of the types
listed above. The requirements are applicable to new vessels from the expected date of entry into force (1
January 2026) and existing vessels will need to meet the relevant requirements from the expected date of
entry into force (1 January 2026) plus 1 year.

It should be noted that the new chapters apply on ‘all voyages in the Antarctic area and voyages in Arctic

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waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Contracting Government whose flag the ship is
entitled to fly’.

MSC 106 is also expected to agree that the certificate showing compliance with the requirements of chapters
9-1 and 11-1 of part I-A of the Polar Code should be left to the discretion of the flag Administration.

Clients should note that IMO has previously approved:

• MSC.1/Circ.1614 Interim guidelines on life-saving appliances and arrangements for ships operating in Polar
waters.
• MSC.1/Circ.1612 Guidance for navigation and communication equipment intended for use on ships
operating in polar waters.

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Based on the number of non-SOLAS vessels currently operating in polar waters, information about recent
incidents during the operation of such vessels and increasing traffic in polar waters, the need to bring the level
of safety of navigation for non-SOLAS vessels up to the level of safety for SOLAS vessels is of great importance.

Lloyd’s Register supports the proposed amendments to SOLAS Chapter XIV and the Polar Code to mandate
the application of the requirements of Chapters 9 and 11 to non-SOLAS vessels operating in polar waters.

Clients should note that Lloyd’s Register can provide information and guidance on the requirements of the
Polar Code through a variety of resources available through Lloyd’s Register local offices or the Polar Code
page on our website.

Draft revised Assembly Resolution (A.949(23)) Guidelines on places of refuge for ships in need of
assistance
Subject: Revisions to A.949(23)
Following maritime incidents in waters outside national jurisdictions which
Guidelines on places of refuge
have necessitated the ship to seek a place of refuge (e.g. MSC Flaminia in
for ships in need of assistance.
2012) it was deemed necessary to revise A.949(23) Guidelines on places of
refuge for ships in need of assistance. Impact: These are operational
guidelines for the use of
Recognising that an incident which requires a ship to seek assistance and a Masters, Salvors and Coastal
place of refuge can happen anywhere at sea, the proposed revisions are States in the event that a ship
intended to provide a clear framework and robust operational processes needs to seek a place of refuge.
which encourage quicker decision making.
Application: Non-mandatory
The revised Guidelines have been structured so that each 'party' involved operational guidelines.
(Masters, Salvors, Coastal States) has its own section which is hyperlinked Expected to enter into force
from the first page for quick reference in order to make them more December 2023. Once adopted
operational. the revised resolution will
revoke A.949(23).
The draft revised resolution includes guidance on:
• Co-ordination and co-operation between Coastal States involved in any given incident.
• Designation of one national competent authority (rather than the multitude of authorities that could be
involved) to avoid confusion and delay in decision making.
• Updating of processes, communication and reporting procedures including the handover of an incident
to a neighbouring State.
• Media and information handling.

Once approved it is expected that the Guidelines will be adopted at Assembly 33 in December 2023.

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Draft revisions to MSC.1/Circ.1503/Rev.1 ECDIS Guidance for good practice

The revisions to the Guidance are intended to clarify the general principle, procedures, and documentation for
onboard ECDIS updates in order to demonstrate ongoing compliance and adding a new Part C - ‘Onboard
ECDIS Updates’.

There are also changes to Part-D ‘Operating Anomalies identified with ECDIS’ to remind manufacturers of their
responsibilities to notify identified users of their ECDIS systems of any reported anomalies.

Once approved the revised circular will revoke MSC.1/Circ.1503/Rev.1.

Draft amendments to SOLAS Chapter V and the appendix (Certificates), the 1978 SOLAS Protocol and the
1988 SOLAS Protocol (mandatory carriage of electronic inclinometers)

The loss of containers due to the heavy movement of container vessels at Subject: Amendments to
sea or the movement of bulk cargoes liable to liquefaction or dynamic SOLAS chapter V, the Cargo
separation, have caused incidents in recent years that have resulted in Ship Safety Equipment
many seafarers losing their lives and the loss at sea of containers with high Certificate, the Cargo Ship
value contents (notably the loss of over 300 containers from the MSC Zoe in Safety Certificate, Form E and
January 2019). Electronic inclinometers help with the operational Form C for the mandatory
assessment of ship stability, and they are not considered as critical carriage of electronic
equipment for the safety of navigation. The data they measure, if recorded inclinometers.
in the VDR, will be helpful in accident investigations.
Impact: New bulk carriers and
MSC 106 is expected to approve proposed draft amendments to SOLAS container ships of 3,000GT and
Chapter V, the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, the Cargo Ship upwards, constructed on or
after 1 January 2026 will need
Safety Certificate, Form E and Form C, the 1978 SOLAS Protocol and the
to be fitted with electronic
1988 SOLAS Protocol for the mandatory carriage of electronic inclinometers inclinometers linked to the VDR
which are linked to the VDR, on new container ships and bulk carriers of to enable recording of the ships
3,000GT and upwards, constructed on or after 1 January 2026. It has movement.
previously been agreed that the requirements will not be extended to all
ships and will not apply retroactively to existing container ships and bulk Application: New bulk carriers
carriers. and container ships as
described above. It is expected
The new requirements will not apply to: to enter into force 1 January
• Cargo ships occasionally carrying cargoes in bulk. 2026.
• General cargo ships carrying containers on deck.

Application: Once approved and adopted the proposed amendments are expected to enter into force 1
January 2026 and will be applicable to new bulk carriers and container ships of 3,000GT and upwards,
constructed on or after 1 January 2026.

Update of the footnote in SOLAS regulation V/23.2.3 referring to the updated ISO standard 799-1:2019

MSC 106 is expected to approve a proposal to the update of the reference to the ISO standard in the footnote
to SOLAS regulation V/23.2.2 (pilot ladders) to the current version of the ISO standard (ISO 799-1:2019). The
revised footnote will be included as an amendment to the 2020 SOLAS consolidated version.

MSC 106 will also consider the following proposals for new work:

• A proposal to amend SOLAS regulation V/23 and associated instruments to improve the safety of pilot
transfer arrangements.

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 • A proposal to amend SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3.2 so as to specify the technical requirements for a pilot
ladder as a part of the combination arrangements.
• A proposal to amend SOLAS regulation V/19-1 to allow coastal States to receive LRIT information at the
standard transmission rate free of charge.

Communication
MSC 106 is expected to approve the following:

• Draft MSC.1/Circ.1403/Rev.2 on the NAVTEX Manual (with an effective date of 1 January 2023)

The following draft circulars related to the modernisation of the GMDSS:

• Draft MSC Circular on GMDSS operating guidance for ships in distress situations (superseding
COMSAR/Circ.108)
• Draft MSC Circular on Procedure for responding to DSC distress alerts by ships (superseding
COMSAR/Circ.25)
• Draft MSC Circular on Guidance on distress alerts (superseding COMSAR/Circ.45)
• Draft MSC Circular on Guidance on alerting of search and rescue authorities (for dissemination as
MSC.1/Circ.892/Rev.1)

MSC 106 is expected to endorse the approval of the following:

• COMSAR/Circ.32/Rev.1 on Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations on board

SOLAS ships
• COMSAR/Circ.33/Rev.1 on GMDSS Coast Station Operators Certificate (CSOC) syllabus

Lloyd’s Register’s view

It should be noted that on review of COMSAR/Circ.32/Rev.1 on Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio
installations on board SOLAS ships, a number of anomalies have been found. It is expected that MSC 106 will
note that a submission will be made to NCSR 10 to discuss these in detail.

MSC 106 is also expected to endorse the consequential revocation of the following from 1 January 2024:
• COMSAR/Circ.16 - Guidelines on the configuration of the reserve source or sources of energy used to
supply radio installations on GMDSS ships.
• COMSAR/Circ.17 - Recommendation on use of GMDSS equipment for non-safety communications.
• COMSAR/Circ.110 & Circ.110/Corr.1 - Clarification of SOLAS regulations IV/6.1, IV/6.2.2 and IV/10.1.1.3.
• COMSAR/Circ.177 – Clarification of the application of certain provisions of chapter IV of the SOLAS
Convention. SOLAS regulations IV/15.5, IV/15.6 and IV/15.7.

Industrial Personnel
(Agenda item 3)

MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following:

Draft MSC resolutions on SOLAS chapter XV and associated Draft International Code of Safety for Ships
Carrying Industrial Personal (IP Code)

With the increase in the development of offshore wind farms and other similar projects, there is an increasing

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need to transfer workers to the site to work on the construction of or to service existing installations. These
workers have been termed “industrial personnel” (IP).

It should be noted that:

• The new SOLAS chapter XV will apply to new and existing ships. Subject: New SOLAS Chapter
• Existing ships certified under the Interim Recommendations on the Safe XV & mandatory Code
Carriage of more than 12 Industrial Personnel on Board Vessels addressing safety standards for
Engaged on International Voyages (MSC.418(97)) should be allowed to the carriage of more than 12
operate, provided that they also meet the operational and equipment industrial personnel
requirements in the new IP Code.
• For ships carrying no more than 240 persons, the IP Code does not Impact: Permits more than 12
require safe return to port (SRTP). additional persons on board
cargo ships as IP are recognised
• With regards to certificates, in addition to the Safety Certificates
as an additional category of
required under SOLAS and the HSC Code, the IP Safety Certificate and
person, so allows more people
the draft Record of Equipment for the IP Safety Certificate should be
to be carried to offshore sites
carried onboard.
on a single vessel.
• Until further discussions have taken place, sleeping berths will not be
permitted for HSC under the IP Code. Application: Cargo ships
• The number of industrial personnel and special personnel carried on including high speed craft
IP certified cargo ships should not be included in determining the certified to the HSC Code (2000)
number of infant or child lifejackets to be carried onboard. (Future of 500GTand above (both new
developments to the IP Code are expected to clarify the requirements and existing) engaged on
for the carriage of infant and child lifejackets on high-speed craft). international voyages which
carry more than 12 industrial
Application: Once adopted, the draft new IP Code and associated draft personnel (IP), but no more
SOLAS Chapter XV will apply to cargo ships, including high-speed cargo than 60 persons, from the 1
craft certified to the HSC Code (2000), of 500GT and above, engaged on July 2024.
international voyages which carry more than 12 industrial personnel (IP),
but no more than 60 persons.

If adopted as expected, the draft SOLAS Chapter XV and the Industrial Personnel Code will enter into force 1
July 2024.

It should be noted that MSC 105 agreed to a second phase in the development of the IP Code to include
subjects such as additional HSC requirements e.g. sleeping berths; passenger ships which carry industrial
personnel; and the development of Explanatory Notes to clarify some ambiguity in the application of the IP
Code and the SPS Code. This will be included in the agenda for SDC 9 (January 2023).

Implementation of IMO Instruments

(Agenda item 14)

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report for III 8

Development of Guidance on Assessments and Applications of Remote Surveys, ISM Audits and ISPS
Code Verifications

The global restrictions levied by governments as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the

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benefits of remote surveys as an alternative method to maintain the validity of ship’s certificates. This was
recognised by many flag Administrations, and it is acknowledged that the use and the scope of remote
surveys will continue to expand.

MSC 106 is expected to note the framework agreed at III 8 for the development of guidance on the assessment
and application of remote surveys, ISM Code audits and ISPS Code verifications. These guidelines will include
amendments to both the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC and the Revised Guidelines on the implementation
of the ISM Code by Administrations (resolution A.1118(30)).

It should be noted that this work was referred to an intersessional correspondence group which will report to
III 9 (expected July 2023).

Lloyd’s Register’s view

Lloyd’s Register gained significant experience in performing remote surveys, audits and verifications during
the global restrictions levied as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has actively contributed to an IACS
project to develop unified requirements for the conduct of remote classification surveys. As a result of this
work, IACS has adopted the new IACS Unified Requirement (UR) Z29, which was published in April 2022 on the
IACS website and will apply to remote surveys which commence on or after 1 January 2023.

Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping

(Agenda Item 10)

MSC 106 is expected to approve the following:

Draft amendments to STCW regulations I/1 and I/2

The draft amendments include a new definition for "original form of any certificate required by the
Convention" to clarify that it means ‘a certificate issued in paper or electronic form in the format approved by
the Administration’.

Draft amendments to section A-I/2 of the STCW Code

The draft amendments to section A-I/2 of the STCW Code clarify the application in the Code of existing terms
and terminologies to electronic certificates and endorsements. Terms such as ‘front’, back’, ‘overleaf’ are not
applicable to electronic certificates and there is no need to include an official seal or photograph and
signature of the seafarer.

MSC 106 will also consider the following proposal for new work:

• A proposal to develop guidance to assist competent authorities in the implementation of the Cape Town
Agreement of 2012.

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Carriage of cargoes and containers
(Agenda item 3)

Additional Information
Lloyd’s Register’s Summary Report from CCC 7

MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following:

The International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gases in Bulk (IGC) Code
Subject: Amendments to the
MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following: IGC Code

Impact: Minor amendments to

Draft MSC resolution on amendments to the IGC Code
include high manganese
Table 6.3 is amended to include high manganese austenitic steel. Once austenitic steel in table 6.3
approved the amendments are expected to be adopted at MSC 106 providing more choice.
(November 2022) and are expected to enter into force 1 January 2026.
Application: Ships subject to
Application: Once adopted the change is expected to enter into force 1 the requirements of the IGC
Code from 1 January 2026.
January 2026 and will apply to gas carriers.

International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF
Code) Subject: Amendments to the
IGF Code
MSC 106 is expected to adopt the following:
Impact: Minor amendments to
Draft MSC resolution on amendments to the IGF Code include high manganese
austenitic steel in table 7.3,
Table 7.3 is amended to include high manganese austenitic steel. The
providing more choice.
amendments are expected enter into force 1 January 2026.
Application: Ships subject to
Application: This change will apply to ships which have to comply with the the requirements of the IGF
IGF Code. The amendments are expected to enter into force 1 January 2026. Code from 1 January 2026.

MSC 106 will also consider the following proposals for new work:

• A proposal to develop non-mandatory guidelines for safety of ships using ammonia as fuel as an
interim measure, for newly built ships using ammonia as a fuel. It is proposed that such guidelines
should be functional rather than prescriptive, in order that specific technologies are not excluded.
• A proposal for amendments to the Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard
ships (resolution A.1050(27)), to ensure safety of personnel entering enclosed spaces aboard ships.

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Development of a goal-based instrument for Maritime
Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
(Agenda item 5)

IMO completed the Regulatory Scoping Exercise (RSE) in relation to the use of Maritime Autonomous Surface
Ships (MASS). This completes the review of all the instruments within the MSC remit and can be found in
detail in MSC.1/Circ.1638 Outcome of the Regulatory Scoping Exercise for the use of Maritime Autonomous
Surface Ships (MASS) with the instruments considered during the RSE listed in full in Appendix 1.

MSC 105 agreed to develop a non-mandatory goal-based MASS Code (expected to be effective from 1 July
2024) as an interim measure prior to the adoption of a mandatory MASS Code (expected to enter into force 1
January 2028). While the scope of application remains to be agreed, it is expected to initially be limited in
application to cargo vessels only and exclude application to passenger ships. Discussion on the complexities
of extending the application to passenger ships will take place at a later stage.

It is intended that the mandatory Code will be a new instrument, however, the various chapters of SOLAS and
associated instruments will need to be amended to ensure coherent implementation.

IMO has established a joint MSC/LEG/FAL MASS Working Group (JWG) to develop both the interim and
mandatory Codes. MSC 106 is expected to consider the report from the first meeting of the JWG (September
22) and endorse the request for future meetings.

MSC 106 will also consider a verbal update from the Chair of the intersessional correspondence group as to
the progress made with the full report expected at MSC 107 (June 23).

Other New Work Proposals

(Agenda item 16)

MSC 106 will consider the following proposal for new work:

A proposal to revise and modify the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) to include port
facility security level notifications under the maritime security module to assist member States, shipping
companies, port operators and other responsible authorities to implement appropriate security measures.

Any Other Business

(Agenda item 18)

MSC 106 will note the following information originally provided to MSC 105:

• IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS)

The report of the IMO Consultant/Observer and in particular the experience gained in remote auditing
techniques due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
QSCS is a quality management scheme incorporating the IACS Quality Management System
Requirements (IQMSR), which is the management standard against which IACS members are audited.

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 • Best Practice Guidance
Recent and forthcoming best practice guidance released in 2021 and 2022 by the International Chamber
of Shipping (ICS) including:
– Bridge Procedures Guide, Sixth Edition.
– Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Seafarers, Companies and Administrations, First
Edition.
– Guide for Ship/Helicopter Operations, Fifth Edition.

MSC 106 is also expected to consider:

• Status of international standards activities of ISO Technical Committee on Ships and Marine
Technology (ISO/TC 8) related to the work of the Committee. This document provides an update on
ISO international standards published which relate to items considered by the Maritime Safety
Committee.
• Oil fuel parameters other than flashpoint and examples of geographical differences. This document
outlines information from fuel samples tested during 2020 – especially in relation to off specification (off-
spec) occurrence rates for various parameters of ISO 8217, including geographical differences.
• Implementation of the Polar Code. This submission provides details of a recent review published by
the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) analysing gaps and challenges in the implementation of the Polar Code.

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