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The Code for Intact Stability was first issued in 1993 under IMO resolution A.749(18)). [1]In 2008, the Code was updated by the IMO. [1]In December 2019, amendments to the Code were adopted that entered into force on 1 January 2020. [5]
In 2008, a new industry group met to decide how to revise the Code. [6] Updates were adopted to the Code at MSC 93 in May 2014. [7] The Code was extensively updated on 1 January 2016 under IMO Resolution MSC.370(93). [8] Other recent amendments include:
Because of the increased weight of timber cargoes on a deck, the Code requires the ship's stability to be calculated according to a set list of criteria and guidance. [ 4 ] The 2011 update to the Code include the addition of loop lashing as an optional shipboard practice compared with top-over lashing for securing timber deck cargoes.
To ensure safety at sea and prevent damage to property, personnel and environment.; In order to comply with the ISM Code, the Company operating the vessel has to be audited first (after they submit their Safety Management System Manual (SMS) and is approved by Flag Administration or Recognized Organization (RO).
Nautical publications is a technical term used in maritime circles describing a set of publications, either published by national governments or by commercial and professional organisations, for use in safe navigation of ships, boats, and similar vessels. Other publications might cover topics such as seamanship and cargo operations
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, also known as Collision Regulations (COLREGs), are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and set out, among other things, the "rules of the road" or navigation rules to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea to prevent collisions between two or more vessels.
IMO is governed by an assembly of members which meets every two years. [2] Its finance and organization is administered by a council of 40 members elected from the assembly. [2] The work of IMO is conducted through five committees and these are supported by technical subcommittees. [2] Other UN organisations may observe the proceedings of the IMO.
The White List is a list of countries assessed by the International Maritime Organization as properly implementing the STCW-95 convention. Last list (as of 2024) was published by Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 104th session (4 to 8 October 2021).