{"id":827,"date":"2026-07-02T09:33:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=827"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:33:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:33:24","slug":"future-imo-ilo-regulations-every-seafarer-should-know-summer-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/future-imo-ilo-regulations-every-seafarer-should-know-summer-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Future IMO &amp; ILO Regulations Every Seafarer Should Know | Summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Future IMO &amp; ILO Regulations Every Seafarer Should Know | Summer 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 Comprehensive summary of mandatory IMO and ILO regulations entering into force from 1 June 2026 onwards, along with future legislative developments discussed up to MSC 111 and MEPC 84.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 New mandatory requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches became effective from 1 January 2026, including design approval, load testing, examination and Safe Working Load (SWL) marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) has been adopted through SOLAS Chapter V amendments, marking a major step in modernising maritime communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 North-East Atlantic has been designated as a new NOx and SOx Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 IMO continues to strengthen greenhouse gas regulations with revised Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) targets through 2030 and development of the IMO Net-Zero Framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 Draft regulations for Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) are under development to support future decarbonisation while ensuring safe handling and reporting of captured CO\u2082.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 New MARPOL Annex I requirements will standardise the use of Integrated Bilge Water Treatment Systems (IBTS) and improve Oil Record Book documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 IMO is progressing the mandatory Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code, expected to transform autonomous and remotely operated shipping in the coming decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code are being completely revised into a goal-based framework covering every stage from alarm to rescue, improving lifesaving system effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 Future regulations include enhanced standards for alternative fuels, battery-powered ships, biofouling management, fire safety for new energy vehicles, and fluorine-free firefighting foams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit: Lloyd&#8217;s Register (LR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FIL_Summer_2026.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of FIL_Summer_2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1e4b9ab5-6b79-4f16-ac9b-ee6d5a17850b\" href=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FIL_Summer_2026.pdf\">FIL_Summer_2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FIL_Summer_2026.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1e4b9ab5-6b79-4f16-ac9b-ee6d5a17850b\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Future IMO &amp; 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