REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

Published: 23 October 2024

Updated: 25 October 2024

An overview of existing and upcoming key regulations and standards affecting the commercial shipping sector.

Legislation/Regulation   Date   Description
 
MARPOL Annex VI Amendment   1 May 2024   Amendment includes requirement for flash point confirmation to be included on Bunker Delivery Note.

Related links:
Britannia – Amendment to Marpol Annex VI IMO – Amendment to Marpol Annex VI (PDF)

ISO 8217:2024   30 May 2024   The latest revision of the ISO standards for the specification of marine fuels, all other versions are considered ‘Withdrawn’ by ISO.

Related links:
Britannia – Updates to marine fuel standards. 

MLC Amendment   23 Dec 2024   2022 Amendments – includes changes regarding supply of potable water for free and suitable sized personal protective equipment, amongst others.

Related links:
ILO – MLC Amendments

MARPOL Annex I Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Area(s)   1 Jan 2025   Formal establishment date of MARPOL ANNEX I Special area’s ‘Red Sea’ and ‘Gulf of Aden’.

Related links:
IMO – IMO Resolution

MARPOL Annex V Red Sea Special Area   1 Jan 2025   Formal establishment date of MARPOL Annex V Special area ‘Red Sea’.

Related links:
IMO – IMO Resolution

FuelEU Maritime Regulation   1 Jan 2025   Commencement of first monitoring period.

Related links:
IMO – Journal of the EU.

CARB – Ocean going vessels at berth regulation   1 Jan 2025   Expansion of emission control requirements to include RORO vessels at all regulated berths, and tanker vessels at regulated terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles, and of Long Beach.

Related links:
CARB – FAQ

IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23   1 Jan 2025   This amendment to the code is now mandatory from this date. Voluntary adoption has been possible since 1 January 2024.
Amendment to International Ballast Water Management Convention   1 Feb 2025   New ballast water record book format to be followed from this date.
Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA)   1 May 2025   Mediterranean Sea ECA for sulphur oxides and particulate matter, takes effect from this date.

Related links:
IMO – IMO amendments to the annex
Britannia – Mediterranean sea emission control area

 

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