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INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CONVENTIONS, PROTOCOLS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND THE STATUS IN RELATION TO THEIR ENTRY INTO FORCE (Where appropriate, instruments are linked to information on Contracting States as per the most recent advice from IMO) N.Y.I.F. = Not yet in force International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended SOLAS 1974 1981 Amendments (MSC.1(XLV)) chapters II-1, II2, III, IV, V, VI (subdivision, machinery and electrical installations, fire protection, life saving appliances, radiocommunication, navigation, carriage of grain) 1983 Amendments (MSC.6(48)) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, VII (subdivision, electrical installation, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radiocommunication, carriage of dangerous goods, IBC and IGC Codes, IBC and IGC Codes) Adoption of IBC Code (MSC.4(48)) Adoption of IGC Code (MSC.5(48)) IALA 1987 Amendments (MSC.10(54)) (IBC Code) (list of chemicals) 1988 Amendments (MSC.11(55)) chapter II-1 (roro passenger ship door indicators and television surveillance) 1988 Amendments (MSC.12(56)) chapter II-1 (stability of passenger ships in damage condition, closure of cargo loading doors, stability information for passenger and cargo ships) 1988 Amendments (Conference resolutions 1 and 2) (GMDSS) 1989 Amendments (MSC.13(57)) chapters II-1, II2, III, IV, V, VII (subdivision, fire protection, lifesaving appliances, radiocommunications, navigation, carriage of dangerous goods) 1989 Amendments (MSC.14(57)) (IBC Code) (list of chemicals) 1990 Amendments (MSC.16(58)) (IBC Code) (harmonized system of survey and certification) 1990 Amendments (MSC.17(58)) (IGC Code) (harmonized system of survey and certification) 1990 Amendments (MSC.19(58)) (chapter II-l) Entry into force 25 May 1980 1 September 1984

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(subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships) 1991 Amendments (MSC.22(59)) chapters II-2, III, V, VI, VII (fire protection, life-saving appliances, navigation, carriage of cargoes, carriage of dangerous goods) 1992 Amendments (MSC.24(60)) chapter II-2 (fire safety measures for existing passenger ships) 1992 Amendments (MSC.26(60)) chapter II-l (existing ro-ro passenger ship damage stability) 1992 Amendments (MSC.27(61)) chapters II-1, II2, III, IV (construction, fire protection, life-saving appliances, emergency alarm system) 1992 Amendments (MSC.28(61)) (IBC Code) (list of chemicals, cargo tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements and other amendments) 1992 Amendments (MSC.30(61)) (IGC Code) (cargo containment, fire protection, use of cargo as fuel, special requirements and summary of minimum requirements) 1994 Amendments (MSC.31(63)) chapters V, II-2 Annex 1 (emergency towing arrangements for tankers, ship reporting systems) Annex 2 (navigation bridge visibility, arrangements for oil, protection of fuel lines) 1994 Amendments (MSC.32(63)) (IGC Code) (filling limits for cargo tanks) 1994 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) (new chapters IX, X, XI) Annex 1 - chapter X - Safety measures for high speed craft (HSC Code) (MSC.36(63)) chapter XI - Special measures to enhance maritime safety (ship identification number and port State control on operational requirements) Annex 2 - chapter IX - Management for the safe operation of ships (ISM Code) (A.741(18)) 1994 Amendments (MSC.42(64)) chapters VI, VII chapter VI (cargo information, stowage and securing) chapter VII (documents, stowage requirements) 1995 Amendments (MSC.46(65)) chapter V (regulation V/8 - ships' routeing) 1995 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V, VI (special provisions for ro-ro passenger ships) subdivision and damage stability, electrical installations, fire protection, lifesaving appliances, radiocommunications, safety of navigation, carriage of cargoes 1996 Amendments (MSC.47(66)) chapters II-1, III, 1 January 1996 1 January 1996 1 July 1998 1 July 1998 1 January 1994

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VI, XI chapter II-1 (subdivision and stability) chapter III (life-saving appliances and arrangements) chapter VI (cargo information, acceptability for shipment, loading, unloading and stowage of bulk cargo, responsibilities of bulk cargo terminals) chapter XI (authorization of recognized organizations) Adoption of the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) (MSC.48(66)) 1996 (MSC.49(66)) (amendments to Enhanced Survey Guidelines) (A.744(18)) 1996 Amendments (MSC.50(66)) (IBC Code) (list of chemicals) 1996 Amendments (MSC.57(67)) chapters II-1, II2, V (construction, machinery and electrical installations, carriage of dangerous goods) 1996 Amendments (MSC.58(67)) (IBC Code) (vague expressions) 1996 Amendments (MSC.59(67)) (IGC Code) (reference to recognized standards, miscellaneous) 1996 Adoption of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) MSC.61(67) 1997 Amendments (MSC.65(68)) chapters II-1, V chapter II-1 (specific requirements for passenger ships) chapter V (vessel traffic services) 1997 Amendments Conference resolution 1 chapter XII (additional safety measures for bulk carriers) Conference resolution 2 (amendments to the Enhanced Survey Guidelines A.744(18)) 1998 Amendments (MSC.69(69)) chapters II-1, IV, VI, VII chapter II-1 (watertight bulkheads) chapter IV (GMDSS) chapter VI (cargo stowage and securing) chapter VII (cargo stowage and securing) 1999 Amendments (MSC.87(71)) chapter VII (carriage of dangerous goods) 2000 Amendments (MSC.91(72)) chapter III (helicopter landing areas) Appendix-Certificates 2000 Amendments (MSC. 99(73)) chapter II-1, II-2, V, IX, X chapter II-1 (emergency towing arrangements on tankers; new installation of materials containing asbestos) chapter II-2 (revised) chapter V (revised) chapter IX (definitions; safety management requirements; and verification and control) chapter X (definitions; application; requirements for high-speed craft) Appendix-Record of Equipment Adoption of 2000 HSC Code (MSC.97(73)) 1 July 1998 1 July 1998 1 July 1998

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Adoption of FSS Code (MSC.98(73)) 2000 Amendments (MSC.101(73)) (Annexes I and II) (to the International Code of Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)) 2000 Amendments (MSC.102(73))(IBC Code) 2000 Amendments (MSC.103(73)) (IGC Code) 2000 Amendments (MSC.104(73)) (ISM Code) 2000 Amendments (MSC.105(73)) (Resolution A.744(18)) (guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers) 2001 Amendments (MSC.117(74)) (chapter VII, reg 14.2 - definition of INF cargo) 2001 Amendments (MSC.118(74)) (INF Code) 2001 Amendments (MSC.119(74)) (1994 HSC Code) 2002 Amendments (MSC.122(75)) (IMDG Code) 2002 Amendments (MSC.123(75)) (chapters IV, V, VI, VII) (new Part A and A-1), Appendix Certificates (Forms P and R)) 2002 Amendments (MSC.125(75)) (amendments to Enhanced Survey Guidelines) (A.744(18)) 2002 Amendments (MSC.133(76)) (Technical provisions for means of access for inspections) 2002 Amendments (MSC.134(76)) chapters II-1, II2, III, XII (Construction - Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installation; Construction - Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction; Life saving appliances and arrangements; Additional safety measures for bulk carriers) 2002 Amendments (MSC.135(76)) (INF Code) 2002 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) chapters V, XI, XI-2 (Safety of navigation; Special measures to enhance maritime safety; Special measures to enhance maritime security 2002 chapter XI-2 (Conference resolution 2) International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code 2003 Amendments (MSC.142(77)) chapter V (safety of navigation) 2003 Amendments (MSC.144(77)) (amendments to Enhanced Survey Guidelines) (A.744(18), as amended) 2004 Amendment (MSC.151(78)) chapter II-1 (regulation 3-6 permanent means of access (PMA)) 1 July 2002

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2004 Amendments (MSC.152(78)) chapter III, IV and appendix (life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications) 2004 Amendment (MSC.153(78)) chapter V (persons rescued at sea) 2004 Amendments (MSC.157(78)) (IMDG Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.158(78)) (PMA, new technical provisions) 2004 Amendments (MSC.168(79)) (Technical provisions form means of access for inspections) 2004 Amendments (MSC.169(79)) (Standards for owners' inspection and maintenance of bulk carrier hatch covers) 2004 Amendment (MSC.170(79)) chapter II-1, III, V, XII and appendix (Construction - Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations) 2004 Amendments (MSC.173(79)) Annex 1 (Fire test procedures) (FTP Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.174(79)) Annex 1 (Form of Safety Certificate for High-Speed Craft) (1994 HSC Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.175(79)) chapter 2 (Buoyancy, stability and subdivision) (2000 HSC Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.176(79)) (IBC Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.177(79)) chapter 3 (Ship arrangements) chapter 10 (Electrical installations) (IGC Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.178(79)) (INF Code) 2004 Amendments (MSC.179(79)) (forms of the Document of Compliance and the Safety Management Certificate) (ISM Code) 2005 Amendments (MSC.194(80)) chapter II-1 Annex 1 (ch.II-1, parts A, A-1, B and C) Annex 2 (ch.II-1, parts A, A-1, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 and C, II-2, VI, IX, XI-1 and XI-2 and appendix) 2005 Amendments (MSC.195(80)) (adoption of amendments to the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Pollution (ISM Code)) 2005 Amendments (MSC.196(80)) (adoption of amendments to the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code) 2005 Amendments (MSC.197(80)) (adoption of amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced

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Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers) (A.744(18)), as amended 2006 Amendments (MSC.201(81)) chapter II-2 (Construction Fire protection and fire extinction; Life-saving appliances and arrangements; Radiocommunications; Safety of navigation) 2006 Amendments (MSC.202(81)) chapter V (Safety of navigation - LRIT) 2006 Amendments (MSC.205(81)) (amendments to IMDG Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.206(81)) (amendments to FSS Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.207(81)) (amendments to LSA Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.208(81)) (Guidelines for the authorization of organizations acting on behalf of the administration) amends A.739(18) 2006 Amendments (MSC.215(82)) (Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers) 2006 Amendments (MSC.216(82)) Annex 1 - Chapters II-1, II-2, III, XII and appendix Annex 2 - Chapter II-1, Parts A, B, B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Annex 3 - Chapters II-1, II-2 and III 2006 Amendments (MSC.217(82)) (International code for fire safety systems (FSS Code)) Annex 1 - Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems - chapters 4, 6, 7 and 9 Annex 2 - Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems - Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems - chapter 9 2006 Amendments (MSC.218(82)) (LSA Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.219(82)) (Chapters 11, 17, 18 and 19) (IBC Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.220(82)) (Chapters 1, 3, 11, 12 and 19) (IGC Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.221(82)) (Chapters 1, 8, 13 and 14 and annexes 1 and 7) (1994 HSC Code) 2006 Amendments (MSC.222(82)) (Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and annexes 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12) (2000 HSC Code) 2007 Amendments (MSC.239(83)) (Chapter 4, 6 and appendix) Radiocommunications, carriage of 1 July 2008 1 July 2010 1 July 2008 1 January 2009 [1 July 2010] [1 July 2010]

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cargoes 2007 Amendments (MSC.241(83)) (INF Code) 2008 Amendments (MSC.256.(84)) chapters II-1, II2, III and IV (Construction, life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications) 2008 Amendments (MSC.257(84)) chapter XI-1 (Special measures to enhance maritime security) 2008 Amendments (MSC.259(84)) 1994 HSC Code (Life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications) 2008 Amendments (MSC.260(84)) 2000 HSC Code (Life-saving appliances and arrangements and radiocommunications) 2008 Amendments (MSC.261(84)) (adoption of amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers) (A.744(18)), as amended 2008 MSC.268(85) International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code 2008 Amendments (MSC.269(85)) Annex I - chapter II-1 construction - structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations - chapter II-2 - construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction Annex II - chapter II-2 - construction - fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction - chapter VI carriage of cargoes - chapter VII - carriage of dangerous goods 2008 Amendments (MSC.271(85)) (chapter 7 fire safety) 2008 Amendments (MSC.272(85)) (chapter IV survival craft, chapter V rescue boats) 2008 Amendments (MSC.273(85)) (general) 2009 Amendments (MSC.282(86)) chapter II-1 structure of ships, machinery installations - chapter V - regulation 19 - chapter VI - carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - appendix - certificates - regulation V/18 Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS PROT 1978) 1981 Amendments (MSC.2(XLV)) (steering gear control system) 1988 Amendments (Conference resolution 1) (GMDSS) Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 [1 July 2010] [1 July 2009] 1 January 2010

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(SOLAS PROT (HSSC) 1988) 2000 Amendments (MSC.92(72)) (appendix to the Annex) 2000 Amendments (MSC.100(73)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex on Record of Equipment) 2002 Amendments (MSC.124(75)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) 2004 Amendments (MSC.154(78)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) 2004 Amendments (MSC.171(79)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) 2006 Amendments (MSC.204(81)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974 (survey and certificates)) 2006 Amendments (MSC.227(82)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) 2007 Amendments (MSC.240(83)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) 2008 Amendments (MSC.258(84)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) 2009 Amendments (MSC.283(86)) (modifications and additions to the appendix to the annex to SOLAS, 1974) Agreement concerning specific stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships undertaking regular scheduled international voyages between or to or from designated ports in North West Europe and the Baltic Sea (SOLAS AGR 1996) (Stockholm agreement) Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended (COLREG (amended) 1972) 1981 Amendments (A.464(XII)) (general) 1987 Amendments (A.626(15)) (general) 1989 Amendment (A.678(16)) (general) 1993 Amendments (A.736(18)) (general) 2001 Amendments (A.910(22)) (WIG and highspeed craft, annex III) 2007 Amendments (A.1004/Rev.1(25)) (distress signals) 1 January 2002 1 July 2002

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Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as amended (PROT 1978) Entry into force of Annex I Entry into force of Annex II Entry into force of Annex III Entry into force of Annex IV Entry into force of Annex V 1984 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.14(20)) (extensive amendments to Annex I which had been agreed over the years) 1985 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.16(22)) (extensive amendments to Annex II in preparation for its implementation - pumping, piping control, etc (IBC and BCH Codes) 1985 (MEPC.19(22)) International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) 1985 (MEPC.20(22)) Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) 1985 (Protocol I) Amendments (MEPC.21(22)) (Reporting Protocol) 1987 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.29(25)) (designation of the Gulf of Aden as a special area) 1989 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.32(27)) (lists of chemicals) 1989 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.33(27)) (lists of chemicals) 1989 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.34(27)) (lists of chemicals) 1989 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.36(28)) (designation of the North Sea as a special area) 1990 (Annexes I, and II) Amendments (MEPC.39 (29)) (harmonized system of survey and certification) 1990 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.40(29)) (harmonized system of survey and certification) 1990 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.41(29)) (harmonized system of survey and certification) 1990 (Annexes I and V) Amendments (MEPC.42 (30)) (designation of the Antarctic area as a special area) 1991 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.47(31)) (new regulation 26) (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) and other amendments) 1991 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.48(31)) (designation of the Wider Caribbean area as a

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special area) 1992 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.51(32)) (discharge criteria) 1992 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.52(32)) (oil tanker design) 1992 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.55(33)) (lists of chemicals, cargo tank venting and gasfreeing arrangements and other amendments) 1992 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.56(33)) (lists of chemicals and other amendments) 1992 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.57(33)) (lists of chemicals and the designation of the Antarctic area as a special area) 1992 (Annex III) Amendments (MEPC.58(33)) (total revision of Annex III with the IMDG code as a vehicle for its implementation) 1994 (Annexes I, II, III, V) Amendments (Conference resolution 1-3) (Port State control on operational requirements) 1995 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.65(37)) (guidelines for garbage management plans) 1996 (Protocol I) Amendments (MEPC.68(38)) (Reporting Protocol) 1996 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.69(38)) (list of chemicals) 1996 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.70(38)) (list of chemicals) 1997 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.73(39)) (vague expressions) 1997 (Annex 1) Amendments (MEPC.75(40)) (designation of North West European waters as a special area; new regulation 25A) 1999 (Annexes I and II) Amendments (MEPC.78 (43)) (amendments to regulations 13G and 26 and IOPP Certificate of Annex I and addition of new regulation 16 to Annex II) 1999 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.79(43)) Cargo-tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements, Operational requirements 1999 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.80(43)) (cargo containment) 2000 (Annex III) Amendments (MEPC.84(44)) (amendments to the Appendix to Annex III) 2000 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.89(45)) (amendments to regulations 1, 3, 5 and 9 to the Record of Garbage Discharge) 6 July 1993 6 July 1993 1 July 1994

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2000 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.90(45)) (cargo transfer, personnel protection, special requirements and operational requirements) 2000 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.91(45)) (cargo containment, safety equipment and related consideration, special requirements and operational requirements) 2001 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.95(46)) (amendments to regulation 13G of Annex I to and to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate) 2002 Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (MEPC.99(48)) 2003 Amendments (MEPC.111(50)) (amendments to regulation 13G, addition of new regulation 13H and consequential amendments to the Supplement IOPP Certificate of Annex 1) 2003 Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (MEPC.112(50)) 2003 (Revised annex IV) (MEPC.114(50)) (regulation 13G and new regulation 13H Annex 1 of MARPOL 73/78) 2004 (Annex IV) Amendments (MEPC.115(51)) (revised Annex IV) 2004 (Annex V) Amendments (MEPC.116(51)) (amendments to the Appendix to Annex V) 2004 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.117(52)) (revised annex I) 2004 (Annex II) Amendments (MEPC.118(52)) (revised annex II) 2004 (IBC Code) Amendments (MEPC.119(52)) 2005 amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (MEPC.131(53)) 2005 Amendments (MEPC.132(53)) (Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto) 2006 (Annex I) Amendments (MEPC.141(54)) (amendments to regulation 1, addition of new regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the Supplement of IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78) 2006 (Annex IV) Amendments (MEPC.143(54)) (addition of regulation 13 to Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78) 2006 (BCH Code) Amendments (MEPC.144(54)) 2006 Amendments (MEPC.154(55)) (designation of the Southern South African waters as a Special

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Area) 2006 Amendments (MEPC.155(55)) to the Condition Assessment Scheme 2006 (Annex III) Amendments (MEPC.156(55)) 2007 Amendments (Annexes I and IV) (MEPC.164 (56)) (Reception facilities outside Special Areas and discharge of sewage) 2007 Amendments (IBC Code) MEPC.166(56)) (Fire protection and fire extinction; Summary of minimum requirements; List of products to which the Code does not apply; Index of Products Carried in Bulk) 2009 Amendments MEPC.186(59) (Addition of a new chapter 8 to MARPOL Annex I and consequential amendments to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate, Form B) 2009 Amendments MEPC.187(59) (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II) Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL PROT 1997) Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised MARPOL Annex VI) Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965, as amended (FAL (amended) 1965) Amendment to the Convention: 1973 Amendment (amendment procedure) Amendments to the Annex: 1969 amendments (cruise ships) 1977 Amendments (sick/injured/transit persons, scientific services/relief work) 1986 Amendments (ADP/EDI) 1987 Amendments (FAL.1(17)) (upgrading of recommendations) 1990 Amendments (FAL.2(19)) (drugs trafficking) 1992 Amendments (FAL.3(21)) (restructuring of Annex, EDP/EDI, specialized equipment) 1993 Amendments (FAL.4(22)) (general) 1996 Amendments (FAL.5(24)) (general/pre-import 12 August 1971 31 July 1978 1 October 1986 1 January 1989 1 September 1991 1 September 1993 1 September 1994 1 May 1997 2 June 1984 1 March 2008 [1 January 2010] 1 December 2008

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information/pre-arrival clearance) 1999 Amendments (FAL.6(27)) Definitions and general provisions - Electronic data-processing techniques, Arrival, stay and departure of ship Contents and purpose of documents, Arrival and departure of persons - Measures to facilitate clearance of cargo, passengers, crew and baggage, Arrival, stay and departure of cargo and other articles - General - Clearance of export cargo 2002 Amendments (FAL.7(29)) amendments to the annex of the Convention 2005 Amendments (FAL.8(32)) Section 1 Definitions and general provisions; Section 2 Arrival, stay and departure of the ship; Section 5 Arrival, stay and departure of cargo and other articles; Section 7 - Miscellaneous provisions; International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 1966) 1971 Amendments (A.231(VII)) (general) 1975 Amendment (A.319(IX)) (article 29) 1979 Amendment (A.411(XI)) (seasonal area) 1983 Amendments (A.513(13)) (seasonal area) 1995 Amendment (A.784(19)) (seasonal area) 2005 Amendments (A.972(24)) (annex III) 2008 Adoption of 2008 IS Code (MSC.267(85)) Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL (HSSC) PROT 1988) 2003 (MSC.143(77)) Amendments to Part B 2004 (MSC.172(79)) Amendments to Part B (Annex III Certificates) 2006 (MSC.223(82)) Amendments to Part B (regulations 22 and 39) 2008 (MSC.270(85)) Amendments to Part B (chapter I - General) International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (TONNAGE 1969) International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969 (INTERVENTION 1969) Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Pollution by Substances other than Oil, 1973, as amended (INTERVENTION PROT (amended) 1973) 1 January 2001

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1991 Amendments (MEPC.49(31)) (list of substances) 1996 Amendments (MEPC.72(38)) (list of substances) 2002 Amendments (MEPC.100(48)) (list of substances) 2007 Amendments (MEPC.165(56)) (noxious liquid substances) International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC 1969) Protocol to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC PROT 1976) Protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC PROT 1992) 2000 (Limitation amounts) Amendments (LEG.1 (82)) Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement, 1971 (STP 1971) Protocol on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973 (SPACE STP 1973) Convention relating to Civil Liability in the Field of Maritime Carriage of Nuclear Material, 1971 (NUCLEAR 1971) International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 (FUND 1971) Protocol to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 (FUND PROT 1976) Protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971 (FUND PROT 1992) 2000 (Limits of compensation) Amendments (LEG.2(82)) Protocol of 2000 to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1972 (FUND PROT 2000) Protocol of 2003 to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1972 (FUND PROT 2003) International Convention for Safe Containers

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