Outcome of the 108th Session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108)

In summary, MSC 108:

1) Adopted amendments to the SOLAS Convention (MPRA Committee).

2) Adopted a revised roadmap for the development of a code to regulate autonomous ships (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships – MASS) (MASS Committee).

3) Adopted revised Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management (Security Committee).

4) Progressed the development of a safety regulatory framework to support the reduction of GHG emissions from ships using new technologies and alternative fuels, and endorsed the agreement to proceed with the development of training provisions for seafarers on ships using alternative fuels (MPRA Committee).

5) Adopted new training requirements on prevention and responding to violence and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault – amendments to the STCW Code adopted (MPRA Committee).

6) Adopted a Resolution on maritime security in the Red Sea area (Security Committee).

7) Noted IMCA’s submission on training of DP Personnel (M117).