The Hong Kong Marine Department issued notice to inform about the amendments to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
In particular, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at its 108th session adopted the resolution MSC.550(108) on 23 May 2024 to amend the SOLAS. Main amendments to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V of SOLAS are summarized as follow, amongst others:
MSC.550(108) – Chapter II-2/B/4.2.1.9
Requirements for oil fuel delivered to and used on board ships not to jeopardize the safety of ships or adversely affect the performance of the machinery or be harmful to personnel.
MSC.550(108) – Chapter II-2/C/7.5.5
Requirement for all control stations and cargo control rooms of cargo ships constructed on or after 1 January 2026 to be fitted with a fire detection and fire alarm system according to the applicable method (i.e. IC, IIC and IIIC).
Source: safety4sea
