On 1 July 1998 the ISM Code became mandatory under the provisions of Chapter IX of SOLAS for companies operating passenger ships, including high-speed passenger craft, oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers and cargo high-speed craft of 500 gross tonnage and upwards, on international voyages.
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New version applies from 11/12/2008 — introduced by Regulation (EC) No 1137/2008.
19 provisions change.
Later versions: 26/07/2019.
Recital 5 changes in this version: compare with the current text.