Lloyd's Register has highlighted that the new amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code will enter into force on 1 December 2023 with voluntary implementation from 1 January 2023.
These amendments are applicable to shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, and ship masters.
For further information
For more details on the amendments and a full list of the new cargoes added to the IMSBC Code, please see IMO Resolution MSC.500(105) – Amendments to the IMSBC Code.
IRClass issues amendments to IMDG Code and IMBSC Code
Indian Register of Shipping (IRclass), on December 5th, 2022, published two technical circulars on amendments to the IMDG Code, and IMSBC Code.


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