IMO MSC 110: Key outcomes
The Maritime Safety Committee met for its 110th session (MSC 110) 18-27 June, 2025, where key decisions that shape maritime safety were made.
Read moreDetailsThe Maritime Safety Committee met for its 110th session (MSC 110) 18-27 June, 2025, where key decisions that shape maritime safety were made.
Read moreDetailsPrevious IMO Martitime Safety Committees decided to amend the LSA Code and the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances. The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued a notice to inform about these amendments which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
Read moreDetailsAccording to Loyd’s Register, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) on requirements for lifeboats, launching and embarkation appliances that come into force on 1 January 2024.
Read moreDetailsThe 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), 31 May to 9 June 2023, adopted new SOLAS as well as new STCW, LSA Code and IMSBC Code ammendments.
Read moreDetailsIACS (International Association of Classification Societies) will actively participate in the forthcoming 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), which will meet from Wednesday, 31 May to Friday, 9 June 2023.
Read moreDetailsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Maritime Safety Committee 107th session (MSC 107) will take place 31 May - 9 June 2023, to discuss matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger and cargo ships.
Read moreDetailsLloyd's Register published a report earlier this week that evaluates upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments.
Read moreDetailsThe International Marine Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9), that took place from 27th February to 3rd of March, 2023 adopted amendments addressing the ventilation of survival craft for totally enclosed lifeboats.
Read moreDetailsPSCO’s checklists have a dedicated LSA section with specific items to be checked. Some PSC authorities issue specific information and PSC findings on LSA equipment (eg AMSA). This a practice to declare the importance of such items and systems. After all, LSA is the type of equipment which aims to provide seafarers protection in case of emergency.
Read moreDetailsLifeboats save lives. Titanic had a limited number of lifeboats onboard because its construction was considered a technological miracle of safety and luxury. And this is why 1,500 out of the 2,200 people onboard perished in what is considered as the world’s most famous maritime disaster.
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