LIST OF AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION IMO

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AMENDMENTS TO THE MARPOL CONVENTION.

(April de 2009)
The MARPOL Convention was approved by Colombia through Law 12 of
1981, approving the Convention of 1973, the Protocol of 1978 and five
Annexes.
Although Article 1 of the MARPOL Convention, states 2) Unless
otherwise stated all references to the present Convention comprises
references to the Protocols and the Annexes, it is still necessary to have
clarity in the amendments for each, in other words: a) Amendments to
the Articles of the Convention and the Protocols and b) Amendments to
the rules of the Annexes.
A) Amendments to the Articles of the MARPOL Convention and its
Protocols.
1. Amendments of 1985 (Protocol I) (Notification Protocol) (MEPC.21 (22))
entered into force on April 6 1987.
2. Amendments of 1996 (Protocol I) (Article 1 of the MARPOL) (MEPC.68
(38)) entered into force on January 1 1998.
3. Protocol of 1997 which amends the MARPOL Convention (Annex VI on
prevention of air pollution from ships) (Amendments of 2005 (MEPC.132
(53)), entered into force on November 22 2006 and Amendments of
2008 (MEPC.176(58)), will enter into force on July 1 2010). This Protocol
of 1997 has not yet been approved by Colombia, because this
amendment implies significant changes to MARPOL Convention and
requires and law to engage the commitment to Annex VI.

B) Amendments to the rules of MARPOL Convention Annexes.

1. Amendments of 1984 (Annex I) (MEPC.14 (20)), entered into force on
January 7 1986 (broadened amendments to Annex I agreed upon
throughout several years)
2. Amendments of 1985 (Annex II) (MEPC.16 (22)), entered into force on
April 6 1987 (broadened amendments to Annex II in preparation to
implement: pumping, pipelines, control, etc.) (IBC and BQC Codes)
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3. Amendments of 1987 (Annex I) (MEPC.29(25)), entered into force on

April 1 1989 (appointment of the Gulf of Aden as a special area)
4. Amendments of 1989 (Annex II) (MEPC.34(27)), entered into force on
October 13 1990 (chemical products list)
5. Amendments of 1989 (Annex V) (MEPC.36(28)), entered into force on
February 3 1991 (appointment of the North Sea as a special area)
6. Amendments of 1990 (Annexes I y II) (MEPC.39(29)), entered into force
on February 3 2000 (harmonized survey and certification system)
7. Amendments of 1990 (Annexes I y V) (MEPC.42(30)), entered into force
on March 17 1992 (appointing the Antarctic area as a special area)
8. Amendments of 1991 (Annex I) (MEPC.47(31)), entered into force on
April 4 1993 (new rule 26 (On Board Emergency Plan in the event of
Hydrocarbon Pollution)
9. Amendments of 1991 (Annex V) (MEPC.48(31)), entered into force on
April 4 1993 (appointment of the Great Caribbean as a special area)
10.
Amendments of 1992 (Annex I) (MEPC.51(32)), entered into force
on July 6 1993 (criteria regarding discharges)
11.
Amendments of 1992 (Annex I) (MEPC.52(32)), entered into force
on July 6 1993 (tanker project)
12.
Amendments of 1992 (Annex II) (MEPC.57(33)), entered into force
el on July 1 1994 (lists of chemical products and appointment of the
Antarctic area as a special area)
13.
Amendments of 1992 (Annex III) (MEPC.58(33)), entered into force
on February 28 1994 (revision of Annex III, using the IMDG Code as an
implementation method)
14.
Amendments of 1994 (Annexes I, II, III y V), entered into force on
March 3 1996 (resolutions 1-3 of the Conference) (supervision of
operational prescriptions for the Port State Control)
15.
Amendments of 1995 (Annex V) (MEPC.65(37)), entered into force
on July 1 1997 (guideline regarding garbage management)

16.
Amendments of 1997 (Annex I) (MEPC.75(40)), entered into force
on February 1 1999 (appointment of northwestern waters of Europe as
special area, new rule 25 A)
17.
Amendments of 1999 (Annexes I y II) (MEPC.78(43)), entered into
force on January 1 2001 (Amendments to rules 13G and 26 and to the
IOPP Certificate of Annex I, and inclusion of a new rule 16 to Annex II)
18.
Amendments of 2000 (Annex III) (MEPC.84(44)), entered into force
on January 1 2002 (Amendments al appendix del Annex III)
19.
Amendments of 2000 (Annex V) (MEPC.89(45)), entered into force
on March 1 2002 (Amendments to rules 1, 3, 5, 9 and to the Garbage
Discharge Record)
20.
Amendments of 2001 (Annex I) (MEPC.94(46)), entered into force
on September 1 2002 (Ship Status Escape Plan)
21.
Amendments of 2001(Annex I) (MEPC.95(46)), entered into force
on September 1 2002 (Amendments to rule 13G del Annex I and to the
IOPP Certificate Supplement)
22.
Amendments of 2003 (Annex I) (MEPC.111(50)), entered into force
on April 5 2005 (Amendments to rule 13G, addition of a new rule 13H
and corresponding amendments IOPP Certificate Supplement of Annex I)
23.
Amendments of 2004 (Annex IV) (MEPC.115(51)), entered into
force on August 1 2005 (Annex IV revised)
24.
Amendments of 2004 (Annex V) (MEPC.116(51)), entered into force
on August 1 2005 (Amendments to appendix of Annex V)
25.
Amendments of 2004 (Annex I) (MEPC.117(52)), entered into force
on January 1 2007 (Annex I revised)
26.
Amendments of 2004 (Annex II) (MEPC.118(52)), entered into force
el 1 de January 2007 (Annex II revised)
27.
Amendments of 2006 (Annex I) (MEPC.141(54)), entered into force
on August 1 2007 (Amendments to rule 1, addition of rule 12A,
consequential amendments to IOPP Certificate Supplement and
amendments to rule 21 of revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex I)
28.
Amendments of 2006 (Annex IV) (MEPC.143(54)), entered into
force on August 1 2007 (addition to rule 13 of Annex IV of MARPOL
73/78)
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29.
Amendments of 2006 (Annex I) (MEPC.154(55)), entered into force
on March 1 2008 (appointment of South African Meridional waters as
special area)
30.
Amendments of 2006 (Annex III) (MEPC.156(55)), entered into
force on January 1 o 2010 (Annex III revised)
31.
Amendments of 2007 (Annexes I y IV) (MEPC.164(56)), entered
into force on December 1 2008 (reception facilities outside of special
areas; wastewater discharge)

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING,

CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS.

Initial version, 1978.

Entered into force on April 28 1984. However it has undergone a series

of amendments, as follows:

1991. Regarding the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

(GMDSS) and performance of tests. These amendments were approved
through resolution MSC 21(59) y entered into force on December 1 1992.

1994. On prescription of special training for tanker personnel, they were

approved through resolution MSC 33 (63) y entered into force on January
1 1996.

1995. A profound revision of the Convention was carried out and a

considerable amendment was made, creating what is known today as
the STCW Code (approved by Resolution II of the Conference). Said
amendments were approved by Resolution I of the Conference of the
Parts of the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, summoned by the
Organization in June of 1995.

Las Amendments focused on:

Increasing the role of the Port State Control.

Communication information to the IMO in

supervision and consistency in applying standards.

Standard quality and supervision systems for training, certification

and evaluation procedures.

Allocation of responsibilities to different parts, including those who

issue licenses and flag states which employ foreigners in order to
ensure seafarers an objective competence standard.

order

to

allow

Creating breaks for on board watchkeeping personnel.

The amendment entered into force on February 1 1997.

The date of implementation of the new STCW Code was February 1 2002.

1997. Entered into force on January 1 of 1999. These amendments are

regarding training of personnel for passenger ships and ferries. They
were approved through resolutions MSC. 66(68) and MSC.67 (68) and
entered into force on January 1 1999.
1998. These amendments directed at modifying Part A of the Training
Code are regarding intensified competence for handling and stowage of
cargo particularly with respect to bulk cargoes. They were approved
through resolution MSC.78 (70) and entered into force on January 1
2003.
1998 and 2000. They were approved during the 69th and 72nd
sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee and were enacted by on
January 1 2003. They focus on amending Part B of the Training Code.
Amendments to the STCW Code are aimed at improving minimum
standards of competence of crews, in particular relating to cargo
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securing, loading and unloading bulk carriers, since these procedures

have the potential to place undue stresses on the ship's structure. The
amendments concern sections A-II/1 and A-II/2 under "Cargo handling
and stowage at the operational and management levels".
2004. Amendments regarding minimal competence regulations for
managing survival vessels and rescue boats which are not fast rescue
boats. Approved on July 1 2006.
In 2004 they also approved some form amendments through
resolution MSC 156 (78) which entered into force on January 1 2006 to
part A of the Code.
2006. Amendments add new minimum compulsory training and
requirements for certification of people appointed as Ship Security
Officers (SSOs). The amendments to the STCW Convention and parts A
and B of the STCW Code include requirements for extending the
Certificates of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers; the specification for
minimal competency regulations for Ship Security Officers; and
guidelines for training for Ship Security Officers. Other amendments to
part A of the STCW Code add more requirements for launching and
recovering fast rescue boats. The amendments were performed in
response to reports on injuries of crewmembers in numerous accidents
which involve launching and recovering fast rescue boats. Said
amendments entered into force on January 1 2008.
The MSC adopted during the 81st sessions, resolutions 203 and 209
which entered into force July 1 2007 regarding emergency duties, work
safety, medical care and survival.
Colombia adopted the STCW Convention of 1978 by means of Law 35 of
1981. Decree 1597 of 1988 regulates this law in regards to regulations
and requirements for training, certification and professional practice of
seafarers which are part of crews of Colombian Merchant Marine Ships
devoted to maritime transportation, fishing, recreational activities and
others.
All amendments to the STCW Convention are treated as tacit
acceptance of the amendments. Colombia has never stated being in
disagreement with any provision included in any amendment. Therefore
all amendments here enlisted are sure to be fulfilled in Colombia,
including the STCW Code.

All certificates issued by the Colombian Maritime Authority make

reference to the STCW Code of 1995.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION.

(October of 2009)
The SOLAS Convention was approved in Colombia by Law 8 of 1980,
which approved the Convention of 1974 and the Protocol of 1978.
The Protocol of 1988 is still in internal process of approval and is still not
in force for Colombia, and from its adoption it has had nine tacit and one
express amendment.
Amendments to chapters different to chapter I of the Annex of the
SOLAS Convention.
1. Amendments of 1981 (MSC.1(XLV)) (subdivision and stability,
machinery and electrical installations, fire protection, radio
communications, navigation and carriage of grain. In force
September 1 1984.
2. Amendments of 1983 (MSC.6(48)) (subdivision, electrical
installations, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radio
communications, carriage of dangerous goods, Codes IBC and
CIG). In force on July 1 1986.
3. Amendments of 1988 (MSC.11(55)) (door indicators and TV
monitoring for ro-ro ships). In force on October 22 1989.
4. Amendments of 1988 (MSC.12(56)) (Stability of roro passenger
ships in damaged condition). In force on April 29 1990.
5. Amendments of 1988 (GMDSS) (Resolution 1 of the Conference). In
force on February 1 1992.
6. Amendments of 1989 (MSC.13(57)) (subdivision, fire protection,
radio communications, navigation). In force on February 1 1992
7. Amendments of 1990 (MSC.19(58)) (subdivision and stability of
cargo ships in damaged condition). In force on February 1 of 1992.
8. Amendments de 1991 (MSC.22(59)) (fire protection, life-saving
appliances, navigation, cargo transportation (International Code
for Bulk Transportation), transportation of dangerous goods). In
force on January 1 1994.

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9. Amendments of 1992 (MSC.24(60)) (fire prevention in existing

passenger ships). In force October 1 1994.
10.
Amendments de 1992 (MSC.26(60)) (Stability of existent ro
ro passenger ships in damaged condition). In force October 1
1994.
11.
Amendments of 1992 (MSC.27(61)) (fire prevention, lifesaving appliances, radio communications). In force October 1
1994.
12.

Amendments of 1994 (MSC.31(63)):

Annex 1 (notification systems for ships, emergency towing
means for tanker ships). In force on January 1 1996.
Annex 2 (protection of fuel pipelines, visibility form navigation
bridge). In force July 1 1998.

13.

Amendments of 1994 (Resolution 1 of the Conference):

Annex 1 (new Chapter X Safety measures for high-speed craft
(HSC Code), new Chapter XI Special measures to increase
maritime safety). In force on January 1 1996.
Annex 2 (new Chapter IX Management of ship operation
safety (IGS Code)). In force on July 1 1998

14.
Amendments of 2004 to the IGS Code (MSC.179(79)). In
force on July 1 2006.
15.
Amendments of 1994 (MSC.42(64)) (information on cargo,
stowage and securing). In force on July 1 2006.
16.
Amendments of 1995 (MSC.46(65))
organization). In force on January 1 of 1997.

(maritime

traffic

17.
Amendments of 1995 (resolution 1 of the Conference) (safety
of roro passenger ships). In force on July 1 1997.
18.
Amendments
of
1996
(MSC.47(66))
(construction,
subdivision and stability of recognized organizations). In force on
July 1 1998.
19.
and

Amendments of 1996 (MSC.57(67)) (construction, machinery

electrical installations, prevention, fire prevention and
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extinction (FPE Code), transportation of dangerous goods). In force

on July 1 1998.
20.
Amendments of 1997 (MSC.65(68)) (subdivision and stability
of ro.-o ships, maritime traffic services). In force on July 1 1999.
21.
Amendments of 1997 (resolution 1 of the Conference) (new
chapter XII on safety of bulk carriers). In force on July 1 1999.
22.
Amendments of 1998 (MSC.69(69)) (construction, radio
communications,
cargo
transportation,
transportation
of
dangerous goods). In force on July 1 2002.
23.
Amendments of 1999 (Chapter VII) (MSC.87(71)). In force on
January 1 2001
24.
Amendments of 2000 (Chapter III) (MSC.91(72)) (life-saving
appliances and arrangements, Certificate models). In force on
January 1 2002.
25.
Amendments of 2000 (Chapters II-1, II-2, V, IX y X)
(MSC.99(73)). In force July 1 2002.
26.
Amendments of 2001 (Chapter VII) (MSC.117(74)). In force
on January 1 2003.
27.
Amendments of 2002 (Chapters IV, V, VI and VII & appendix
of Annex) (MSC.123(75)). In force on January 1 2004.
28.
Amendments of 2002 al Annex (Chapter V, new chapter XI,
Chapter XI-2) (resolution 1 of the Conference). In force on July 1
2004.
29.
Technical provisions of 2002 regarding access means for
inspections (MSC.133(76)). In force on July 1 2004.
30.
Amendments of 2004 to technical provisions regarding
means for inspections (MSC.158(78)). In force January 1 2006.
31.
Amendments of 2002 (Chapter II-1) (MSC.134(76)). In force
on July 1 2004.
32.
Amendments of 2003 (Chapter V) (MSC.142(77)). In force
July 1 2006

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33.
Amendments of 2004 (Chapter II-1) (MSC.151(78)). In force
on January 1 2006.
34.
Amendments of 2004 (Chapters III y IV) (MSC.152(78)). In
force on July1 2006.
35.
Amendments of 2004 (Chapter V) (MSC.153(78)). In force on
July 12006.
36.
Standards and criteria of 2004 regarding side structures of
bulk carriers of single - side skin construction (MSC.168(79)). In
force on July 1 2006.
37.
Standards of 2004 for owners inspection and maintenance
of bulk carrier hatch covers (MSC.169(79)). In force on July 1 2006
38.
Amendments of 2004 (Chapters II-1, III, V, VII y XII)
(MSC.170(79)). In force on July 1 2006.
39.
Amendments of 2005 (Chapters II-1, II-2, VI, IX, XI-1 & XI-2)
(MSC.194(80)):
Chapter II-1, parts A, A-1, B y C. In force on January 1 2007.
Chapter II-1, parts A, A-1, B-1 y C, II-2, VI, IX, XI-1 y XI-2. In
force on January 1 2009.
40.
Amendments of 2006 (Chapter II-2) (MSC.201(81)). In force
on July 1 2010.
41.
Amendments of 2006 (Chapter V) (MSC.202(81)). In force on
January 1 2008.
42.
Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated
seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double - side skin
spaces of bulk carriers of 2006 (MSC.215(82)). In force on July 1
2008.
43.
Amendments of 2006 (Chapters II-1, II-2, III & XII, and
appendix) (MSC.216(82)):
Chapters II-1, II-2, III & XII, and appendix (as provided in Annex
1 of the resolution). In force on July 1 2008.
Chapter II-1 (as provided in Annex 2 of the resolution). In force
on January 1 2009.
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Chapters II-1, II-2 y III (as provided in Annex 3 of the resolution).

In force on July 1 2010.
44.
Amendments de 2007 (Chapters IV and V) (MSC.239(83)). In
force on July 1 2009.
45.
Amendments of 2008 (Chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV and appendix
of the Annex) (MSC.256(84)). In force on January 1 2010.
46.
Amendments of 2008 (Chapter XI-1) (MSC.257(84)). In force
on January 1 2010.
47.
Amendments of 2008 (Chapters II-1, II-2 V1 y VII) (as
provided in Annex 1 of the resolution MSC.269(85)). In force on July
1 2010.
48.
Amendments of 2008 (Chapters II-2, VI y VII) (as provided in
Annex 2 of the resolution MSC.269(85)). In force on January 1
2011.
Codes and other compulsory instruments by virtue of the SOLAS
Convention:
a. International code for the construction and equipment of ships
carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (Code IBC) (MSC.4(48)). In
force on July 1 1986.
1. Amendments of 1987 (MSC.10(54)) (chemical product lists). In
force on October 30 1988.
2. Amendments of 1989 (MSC.14(57)) (chemical product lists). In
force on October 13 1990.
3. Amendments of 1990 (MSC.16(58)) (harmonized survey and
certification system). In force on February 3 2000.
4. Amendments of 1992 (MSC.28(61)) (chemical product lists,
respiration and degasification means for cargo tanks and other
amendments). In force on July 1 1994.
5. Amendments of 1996 (MSC.50(66)) (chemical product lists). In
force on July 1 1998.
6. Amendments of 1996 (MSC.58(67)) (vague expressions). In
force July 1 1998.
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7. Amendments of 2000 (Chapters

(MSC.102(73)). In force July 1 2002.

5,

8,

14,

15

16)

8. Amendments of 2004 (MSC.176(79)). In force on January 1

2007.
9. Amendments of 2006 (MSC.219(82)). In force on January 1
2009.
b. International code for the construction and equipment of ships
carrying liquefied gases in bulk (CIG Code) (MSC.5(48)). In force on
July 1 1986.
1.

Amendments of 1990 (MSC.17(58)) (harmonized survey and

certification system). In force on February 3 2000.

2.

Amendments de 1992 (MSC.30(61)) (load securing, fire

prevention, use of load as fuel, special prescriptions and
summary of minimum prescriptions). In force on 1 July 1994.

3.

Amendments of 1994 (MSC.32(63)) (filling limits of load

tanks). In force on July 1 1998.

4.

Amendments of 1996 (MSC.59(67)) (reference to known

rules and other aspects). In force on July 1 1998.

5.

Amendments of 2000 (Chapters 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 &

18) (MSC.103(73)). In force on July 1 2002.

6.

Amendments of 2004 (Chapters 3 y 10) (MSC.177(79)). In

force on July 1 2006.

7.

Amendments of 2006 (MSC.220(82)). In force on July 1 2008.

c. International code for safe carriage of grain in bulk (International

code for safe carriage of grain) (MSC.23(59)). In force on January 1
1994.
d. International Code for safety of high speed craft (HSC Code 1994).
(MSC.36(63)). In force on January 1 1996.
1. Amendments of 2001 (MSC.119(74)). In force on January 1
2003.
2. Amendments of 2004 (MSC.174(79)). In force on July 1 2006.
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3. Amendments of 2006 (MSC.221(82)). In force on July 1 2008.

4. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.259(84)). In force on January 1
2010.
e. International Code for safety of high speed craft, 2000 (HSC Code
2000) (MSC.97(73)). In force on July 1 2002.
1. Amendments of 2004 (MSC.175(79)). In force on July 1 2006.
2. Amendments of 2006 (MSC.222(82)). In force on July 1 2008.
3. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.260(84)). In force on January 1
2010.
4. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.271(85)). In force on January 1
2011.
f. Guidelines for the authorization of organizations acting on behalf
of the organization (Resolution A.739(18)). In force on July 1 1996.
Amendments of 2006 (MSC.208(81)) (Amendments to appendix 1).
In force on July 1 2010.
g. Guidelines on the enhanced program of inspections during surveys
of bulk carriers and oil tankers (Resolution A.744(18)). In force on
January 1 1996.
1.
Amendments of 1996 (MSC.49(66)) (new Annex on guidelines on
the enhanced program of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and
oil tankers). In force on July 1 1998.
2. Amendments of 1997 (Resolution 2 of the Conference) (new
Annex on prescriptions regarding measurement scope thickness
and related amendments to guidelines, new section on damage
repairs and deterioration of storage areas). In force on July 1
1999.
3. Amendments of 2000 (MSC.105 (73)). In force on July 1 2002.
4. Amendments of 2002 (MSC.125 (75)). In force on January 1
2004.
5. Amendments of 2003 (MSC.144(77)). In force on January 12005.

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6. Amendments of 2005 (MSC.197(80)). In force on January 1

2007.
7. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.261(84)). In force on January 12010.
h. International management code for the safe operation of ships and
for pollution prevention (International Safety Management (ISM)
Code). (A.741(18)). In force on July 1 1998.
1. Amendments of 2000 (MSC.104(73)). In force on July 1 2002.
2. Amendments of 2005 (MSC.195(80)). In force on January 1
2007.
3. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.273(85)). In force on January 12010.
i. International code for life-saving appliances (LSA code)
(MSC.48(66)). In force on July 1 1998.
1. Amendments of 2006 (MSC.207(81)). In force on July 1 2010.
2. Amendments of 2006 (MSC.218(82)). In force on July 1 2008.
3. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.272(85)). In force on July 1 2010.
j. International code for application of fire test procedures (FTP Code)
(MSC.61(67)). In force on July 1 1998.
1. Amendments of 2000 (Annexes I y II) (MSC.101(73)). In force on
July 1 2002.
2. Amendments of 2004 (Annex I) (MSC.173(79)). In force on July
12006.
k.

International code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated

Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on
Board Ships (INF Code) (MSC.88(71)). In force on January 1 2001.
1. Amendments of 2001 (MSC.118(74)). In force on January 1
2003.
2. Amendments of 2002 (MSC.135(75)). In force on July 1 2004.
3. Amendments of 2004 (MSC.178(79)). In force on July 1 2006.
4. Amendments of 2007 (MSC.241(83)). In force on July 1 2009.
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l. International code for fire safety systems (FSS Code) (MSC.98(73)).

In force on July 1 2002.
1.

Amendments of 2006 (MSC.206(81)). In force on July 1 2010.

2.

Amendments of 2006 (MSC.217(82)):

Chapters 4, 6, 7 & 9 (as provided in Annex 1 of the resolution).
In force on July 1 2008.
Chapter 9 (as provided in Annex 2 of the resolution). In force on
July1 2010.

ll. International code for maritime dangerous goods (IMDG Code)

(MSC.122(75)). In force on January 1 2004.
1. Amendments of 2004 (MSC.157(78)). In force on January 1
2006.
2. Amendments of 2006 (MSC.205(81)). In force on January 1
2008.
3. Amendments of 2008 (MSC.262(84)). In force on January 1
2010.
m.

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS

Code). In force on July 1 2004.
Amendments of 2005 (MSC.196(80)). In force on January 1 2009.

n.

Code of the international standards and recommended practices

for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident
(Casualty Investigation Code)) (MSC.255(84)). In force on January 1
2010.

International code in intact stability, 2008, (Code IS 2008) (by

virtue of the SOLAS Convention of 1974 and the Load Lines
Protocol of 1988) (MSC.267(85)). In force on July 1 2010.

o. International maritime solid bulk cargoes code (IMSBC Code),

(2008) (MSC.268(85)). In force on January 1 2011.

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AMENDMENTS TO COLREG CONVENTION.

(October of 2009)
The COLREG convention was approved by Colombia by means of Law 13
of 1981.
According to Article VI of the Convention all amendment to the rules will
enter into force on the date determined by the general assembly at the
moment of adoption, unless more than a third of the Contracting parties
notify the Organization that they refuse such amendment.
1.

Amendments of 1981 (generalities) (A.464(XII)). In force on June 1

1983.

2.

Amendments of 1987 (generalities) (A.626(15)). In force on

November 19 1989.

3.

Amendments of 1989 (generalities) (A.678(16)) .In force on April

19 1991.

4.

Amendments of 1993 (generalities) (A.736(18)) . In force on

November 1 1995.

5.

Amendments of 2001 (generalities) (A.910(22)). In force on

November 29 2003.

6.

Amendments of 2007 (generalities) (A.1004(25)). In force on

December 12009.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE TONNAGE CONVENTION

(October of 2009)
Colombia approved it by means of Law 5 of 1974.
According to Article 18 del Convention an amendment will enter into
force twelve months after the date of its acceptance by all Contracting
Governments unless an earlier date is agreed upon. A Contracting
Government which does not communicate its acceptance or rejection of
the amendment to the Organization within twenty-four months of its first
communication by the latter shall be deemed to have accepted the
amendment.
It has no amendments.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE LOAD LINE CONVENTION OF 1966

(October of 2009)
Colombia adhered to the Convention by means of Law 3 of 1987.
Generally Article 29 determines that if a Contracting Government does
not notify the organization its approval or non-approval on the
amendment with the terms established by the amendment it will be
considered that is has approved the amendment.
The Convention in its original version of 1966 has endured 6
amendments which have not entered into force, because the majority
were texts of the Protocol of 1988 which this Convention gathered. The
Protocol which is pending internal adoption, has been amended 3 times.

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