Most important regulations and conventions coming into force on January 1st, 2023

On January 1st, 2023, numerous regulations and conventions entered into force. We have selected the most important ones, highlighting the IMO, IACS, classification societies, and flag states.

IMO

Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code)
Publication date: 14.06.2021

NAVTEX MANUAL
Publication date: 28.11.2022

Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW 1978)
Publication date: 14.06.2021

Amendments to Part A of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)
Publication date: 14.06.2021

Amendments to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001
Publication date: 12.07.2021

EU

European Committee for drawing up Standards in the field of Inland Navigation
Publication date: 25.11.2022

IACS

Lining Approved for Use With Acids – IBC Code Item 15.11.2
Publication date: 01.08.2022

Test Specimens and Mechanical Testing Procedures for Materials
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Remote Classification Surveys
Publication date: 01.03.2022

Thickness Tolerances of Steel Plates and Wide Flats
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Outer Duct in Gas Fuel Piping Systems
Publication date: 01.02.2022

Approval of Consumables for Welding Normal and Higher Strength Hull Structural Steels
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Amendment to Stability/Loading Information in Conjunction with the Alterations of Lightweight
Publication date: 01.08.2022

Requirements for Welding Consumables for Aluminium Alloys
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Anchor Chain Cables and Accessories Including Chafing Chain for Emergency Towing Arrangements
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Arrangements for Remotely Located Survival Craft
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Noise Level Limit in Workshops Onboard Ships
Publication date: 01.05.2022

Timber Deck Cargo in the Context of Damage Stability Requirements
Publication date: 01.05.2022

Foam Systems Positions of AFT Monitors
Publication date: 01.11.2021

Deduction for Superstructure and Trunks
Publication date: 01.05.2022

Starting Arrangements of Internal Combustion Engines
Publication date: 01.02.2022

Safety Features
Publication date: 01.12.2021

Steel Plates and Wide Flats With Specified Minimum Through Thickness Properties (“Z” Quality)
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Control and Safety of Gas Turbines for Marine Propulsion Use
Publication date: 01.11.2021

Aluminium Alloys for Hull Construction and Marine Structure
Publication date: 01.09.2021

Hull Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers
Publication date: 17.05.2022

Hull Surveys of Chemical Tankers
Publication date: 20.05.2022

Turbochargers
Publication date: 01.03.2022

DNV

Offshore drilling and support units
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Self-elevating units, including wind turbine installation units and liftboats
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Offshore loading and infrastructure buoys
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Fleet in service
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Floating docks
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Floating offshore wind turbine installations
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Offshore fish farming units and installations
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Floating infrastructure installations
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Floating LNG/LPG production, storage and loading units
Publication date: 01.07.2022

Floating infrastructure installations
Publication date: 01.07.2022

RINA

Amendments to the “Rules for the Type Approval of Components of Composite Materials Intended for Hull Construction
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units operating in the Caspian Sea and similar areas”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for the Marine Operations related to the Sea Transport of Special Cargoes”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for Loading and Unloading Arrangements and for Other Lifting Appliances on board Ships or Other Similar Units”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Rules for loading and unloading arrangements and for other lifting appliances on board ships
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Rules for the Marine Operations related to the Sea Transport of Special Cargoes
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for the Classification of Floating Offshore Units at Fixed Locations and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Rules for the certification of antifouling paints in accordance with IMO AFS Convention and Regulation (EC) No. 782/2003
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for Testing and Certification of Marine Materials and Equipment”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Rules for Testing and Certification of Marine Materials and Equipment
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for the Classification of Pleasure Yachts”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “RINA Rules for the Classification of Ships”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for the Classification of Yachts Designed for Commercial Use”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Rules for the Type Approval of Components of Composite Materials Intended for Hull Construction
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to the “Rules for the Classification of Inland Waterway Ships and for Conformity to Directive 2016/1629/EU as amended”
Publication date: 30.12.2022

Amendments to Parts A and F of the "Rules for the Classification of Floating Offshore Units at Fixed Locations and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units": Alternative Regime Survey (ARS) additional class notation
Publication date: 30.12.2022

OTHER CLASS SOCIETIES

Notice for Establishment to the KR Technical Rules
Publication date: 30.09.2022
KR

Notice for Amendments to the KR Technical Rules (Pt.1 Classification and Surveys, Rules for the Classification of Dredgers)
Publication date: 05.10.2022
KR

Notice for Amendment to the KR Technical Rules - Rules and Guidance for Pt 1 - Guidance for Remote Survey
Publication date: 16.08.2022
KR

Guidelines for Liquefied Natural Gas Dispersion Analysis
Publication date: 21.11.2022
KR

Notice for Amendment to the KR Technical Rules
Publication date: 15.12.2022
KR

Part III Hull Equipment
Publication date: 12.12.2022
PRS

Part IV Stability and Subdivision
Publication date: 12.12.2022
PRS

Part IX Materials and Welding
Publication date: 12.12.2022
PRS

Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships
Publication date: 05.12.2022
CCS

Rules for Construction of Ocean-going Steel Fishing Vessels
Publication date: 05.12.2022
CCS

Guidelines on Remote Surveys
Publication date: 01.12.2022
IRClass

Guidelines on Remotely Operated Vessels and Autonomous Surface Vessels
Publication date: 01.12.2022
IRClass

Rules/Guidance for Marine Pollution Prevention Systems
Publication date: 31.10.2022
ClassNK

FLAG STATES AND COASTAL STATES

Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 and the STCW Code
Publication date: 16.09.2021
Hong Kong

Implementation of the Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful AntiFouling Systems on Ships) (Amendment) Regulation 2022
Publication date: 20.10.2022
Hong Kong

Coming Into Force of Amended Hong Kong Legislation Implementing the Amendments to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention)
Publication date: 20.10.2022
Hong Kong

Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships) (Amendment) Regulation 2022
Publication date: 24.06.2022
Hong Kong

Transportstyrelsens föreskrifter och allmänna råd om transport av förpackat farligt gods på rorofartyg i Östersjöområdet (Östersjöavtalet); (konsoliderad elektronisk utgåva)
Publication date: 01.12.2022
Sweden

Transportstyrelsens föreskrifter och allmänna råd om åtgärder mot förorening från fartyg (konsoliderad elektronisk utgåva)
Publication date: 31.05.2010
Sweden

Reporting Requirements
Publication date: 07.10.2022
Bahamas

BMA Reporting Portal
Publication date: 31.10.2022
Bahamas

Seafarer Documentation Fee
Publication date: 17.11.2022
Malaysia

Marine Order 505 (Certificates of Competency - National Law) 2022
Publication date: 29.03.2022
Australia

Carriage of Privately Contracted Security Personnel Onboard Cayman Islands Ships in the Former High Risk Area
Publication date: 15.12.2022
Cayman Islands

Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships
Publication date: 20.12.2022
Liberia

SEEMP Part III Submissions
Publication date: 01.11.2022
Panama

Modifications to Maritime Complementary Services Tariffs
Publication date: 14.10.2022
Panama Canal

Additional Information Regarding the Complementary Tariffs Effective January 1, 2023
Publication date: 16.12.2022
Panama Canal

Marine Equipment - United Kingdom Conformity Assessment Procedures for Marine Equipment, Other Approval and Standards
Publication date: 24.06.2022
UK

OTHER

Flow Gauges/Transmitters
Publication date: 01.07.2022
EU RO MR

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