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In this release, i.a. the whole of MARPOL Annex VI with guidelines (i.a. on EEXI, CII and SEEMP) was amended. Further the following instruments were partly amended: MARPOL Annex I and IV, SOLAS Chapter II-1 and III, STCW Convention and Code Pt. A, Other Conventions; AFS, Mandatory Codes; LSA included the revised recommendation, ESP, FSS.
Further, above MEPC- and MSC meetings adopted i.a. prohibition of heavy fuel oil in Arctic water, recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination of seafarers, development of scoping for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), guidelines for fishing vessels and pleasure yachts operating in polar waters and amendments to the guidelines for the maintenance and inspections of fixed CO2 systems.
Forthcoming amendments to the mandatory conventions and codes are highlighted in green. Ref. Table of Contents > IMO requirements by enter into force date.
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