IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its 81st session, adopted amendments to Appendix IX of MARPOL Annex VI as resolution MEPC.385(81), pertaining to the enhanced granularity of the IMO DCS. The amendments will enter into force on 1 August 2025.
Therefore, please refer to the requirements, application timeline, and actions to be taken as outlined in this technical information.
* Summary of revision (Rev.1):
<Application of early implementation by flag Administration>
- Bahamas (added) : Recommended (voluntary)
- St. Kitts and Nevis (revised) : Mandatory→ Recommended (voluntary)
Kind regards,
Convention & Legislation Service Team
Statutory Division
KOREAN REGISTER