Amendments to Forms C, E and P in the appendix to SOLAS certificates
| Requirement | SOLAS |
| Resolution No. | MSC.456(101) |
| Entry into force | 2024/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2024 |
| Existing ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2024 |
Passenger ships safety
| Requirement | SOLAS II-1/8-1 |
| Resolution No. | MSC 436(99) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | |||
| Existing ship | Passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2014 | length, as defined in regulation II-12.5. of 120m or more or having three or more main vertical zones | first renewal survey after 1 January 2025 |
Requirements of maintenance of lifeboats, etc.
| Requirement | SOLAS III/3 and 20 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.402(96) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
| Existing ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Evacuation analysis to passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers other than ro-ro passenger ships
| Requirement | SOLAS II and III |
| Resolution No. | MSC.404(96) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Passenger Ships carrying more than 36 passengers | All | Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2020 |
| Existing ship |
Protection against noise
| Requirement | SOLAS II-1/3-12 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.409(97) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
| Existing ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Foam type extinguisher of at least 135L required for boiler space
| Requirement | SOLAS II-2/10 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.409(97) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
| Existing ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Harmonization of survey periods of cargo ships not subject to the ESP Code
| Requirement | SOLAS XI-1/2-1 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.409(97) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | cargo ships not subject to the ESP Code | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
| Existing ship | cargo ships not subject to the ESP Code | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Amendments to requirements on subdivision and damage stability
| Requirement | SOLAS ll-1 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.421(98) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1. Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2020 2. Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2020, in the absence of a building contract 3. Ships delivered on or after 1 January 2024 |
| Existing ship | Passenger ships | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Requirements applied to vehicle space
| Requirement | SOLAS ll-2/20 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.421(98) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
| Existing ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Fire integrity of windows for ships carrying not more than 36 passengers
| Requirement | SOLAS ll-2/9 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.421(98) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers | All |
Ships constructed on or after 1 January 2020 |
| Existing ship |
Modernization of the GMDSS
| Requirement | SOLAS IV, 1994 and 2000 HSC Code 2008 SPS Code and form of the relevant certificates |
| Resolution No. | MSC 435(99) 438(99) 439(99) 445(99) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
| Existing ship | All | All | 1st Jan 2020 |
Foam firefighting appliances for helidecks and helicopter landing area
| Requirement | FSS Code Chapter 17, SOLAS ll MODU Code |
| Resolution No. | MSC 403(95) MSC 404(96) MSC 407(96) |
| Entry into force | 2020/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | All | Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2020 |
| Existing ship |
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code
| Requirement | SOLAS XI-1/2 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.412(97) |
| Entry into force | 2018/07/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tankers and Bulk Carriers | 500GT or over | 1 July 2018 |
| Existing ship | Oil tankers and Bulk Carriers | 500GT or over | 1 July 2018 |
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code
| Requirement | SOLAS XI-1/2 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.405(96) |
| Entry into force | 2018/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tankers and Bulk Carriers | 500GT or over | 1 January 2018 |
| Existing ship | Oil tankers and Bulk Carriers | 500GT or over | 1 January 2018 |
Revision of certificate forms in SOLAS (IGF Code related)
| Requirement | SOLAS Appendix |
| Resolution No. | MSC 392(95), MSC 394(95). MSC 395(95) |
| Entry into force | 2017/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | PS: AI Cargo ship 500GT or over | 1 January 2017 |
| Existing ship | All | PS: AI Cargo ship 500GT or over | 1 January 2017 |
Safety measures of Polar Code
| Requirement | SOLAS XIV, Polar Code |
| Resolution No. | MSC.386(94), MSC.385(94) |
| Entry into force | 2017/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | All | PS: AI Cargo ship 500GT or over | 1 January 2017 |
| Existing ship | All | PS: AI Cargo ship 500GT or over | 1 January 2017 |
Air quality control system
| Requirement | SOLAS ll-2/20 |
| Resolution No. | MSC 392(95) |
| Entry into force | 2017/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Ships fitted with vehicle, special category and ro ro spaces | PS: AI Cargo ship 500GT or over | 1 January 2017 |
| Existing ship | Ships fitted with vehicle, special category and ro ro spaces | PS: AI Cargo ship 500GT or over | 1 January 2017 |
Venting arrangements of cargo tanks
| Requirement | SOLAS ll-2/4 and 11 |
| Resolution No. | MSC 392(95) |
| Entry into force | 2017/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Tanker | 500GT or over | Ships keel laid on or after 1 January 2017 |
| Existing ship | – | – | – |
Newly enactment of the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF code)
| Requirement | SOLAS II-1, II-2, IGF Code |
| Resolution No. | MSC.391(95), MSC.392(95) |
| Entry into force | 2017/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels | All | 1. Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2017 2. Ships keel laid on or after 1 July 2017, in the absence of a building contract 3. Ships delivered on or after 1 January 2021 |
| Existing ship | Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels | All | Ships converted to use gases or other low- flashpoint fuels on or after 1 January 2017 |
Amendments to IMSBC Code
| Requirement | IMSBC Code |
| Resolution No. | MSC.462(101) |
| Entry into force | 2021/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship |
Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo | All |
1 January 2021 Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2020. |
| Existing ship |
Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo | All |
1 January 2021 Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2020. |
Amendments to IMSBC Code
| Requirement | IMSBC Code |
| Resolution No. | MSC.426(98) |
| Entry into force | 2019/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship |
Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo | All |
1 January 2019 Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2018. |
| Existing ship |
Ships carrying IMSBC Cargo | All |
1 January 2019 Administrations may apply it on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2018. |
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code
| Requirement | 2011 ESP Code |
| Resolution No. | MSC.461(101) |
| Entry into force | 2021/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 2021/01/01 |
| Existing ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 2021/01/01 |
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code
| Requirement | SOLAS Xl-1/2 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.412(97) |
| Entry into force | 2018/07/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 1 July 2018 |
| Existing ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 1 July 2018 |
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code
| Requirement | SOLAS Xl-1/2 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.405(96) |
| Entry into force | 2018/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 1 January 2018 |
| Existing ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 1 January 2018 |
Amendments to 2011 ESP Code
| Requirement | SOLAS Xl-1/2 |
| Resolution No. | MSC. 381(94) |
| Entry into force | 2016/07/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 1 July 2016 |
| Existing ship | Oil tankers and Bulk carriers | 500GT or over | 1 July 2016 |
The international goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers
| Requirement | SOLAS II-1/3-10 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.287(87) MSC.290(87) |
| Entry into force | 2012/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Oil tanker and Bulk carrier | 150 m or over | 1.contracted on or after 1 July 2016 2. in the absence of a contract, constructed on or after 1 July 2017 3. delivered on or after 1 July 2020 |
| Existing ship | – | – | – |
Water level detectors for single hold cargo ships other than bulk carrier
| Requirement | SOLAS ll-1/23-3 |
| Resolution No. | MSC.194(80) |
| Entry into force | 2007/01/01 |
| Ship type | size | Implementation Date | |
| New ship | Cargo ship | 500GT or over | 2007/01/01 |
| Existing ship | Cargo ship | 500GT or over | first IS or SS on or after 2007.01.01 |
