IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) had a busy schedule during its 93rd session, held from 14 to 23 May 2014 in London. Nevertheless, the outcome of the regulatory body’s meeting brought many good news for industry players with the adoption of various pending regulations.
The MSC has approved, in principle, the draft Polar Code and related amendments to make the Code mandatory under SOLAS, with a view to formal adoption at its next session in November, IMO confirmed on Wednesday.
The draft Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in the inhospitable waters surrounding the two poles.