Lloyd’s Register published a statutory alert, in which highlights that a revised SOLAS Chapter IV containing requirements for radiocommunications applies to new and existing ships on or after 1 January 2024.
As explained, this has been published by the IMO as Resolution MSC.496(105). It has also published guidelines in COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.2 – Harmonisation of GMDSS Requirements for Radio Installations On Board SOLAS Ships, which will also take effect on 1 January 2024.
Impact of Amendments
The amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV have the following major consequences: