Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea.
A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026, including reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea.
A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following:
Preventing and responding to bullying, harassment and sexual assault
Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code) aim to prevent and respond to violence and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.
The amendments are included in table A-VI/1-4 (Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal safety and social responsibilities) of the STCW Code. They outline new mandatory minimum requirem
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