NZMPA News
IMO adopts new amendments to SOLAS V/23
July 3, 2025
On 26th June 2025, IMPA Notice 10-2025 advised that the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the IMO has adopted revisions to SOLAS regulation V/23 and a new performance standard for pilot transfer arrangements to enhance the safety of pilot transfers. The outcome represents a significant step change in the safety requirements for pilot transfer arrangements, and we look forward to its implementation.
The official IMO resolutions and circulars will be issued to Member Associations as soon as they become available and will be made available on the IMPA website.
The timeline for full implementation can be viewed here (PDF).
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