The IMSML Website Articles Series is currently written by IRWIN OOI UI JOO, Professor of Maritime and Transport Law at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam. The author strives to highlight reported and ‘unreported’ Malaysian cases on Maritime Law, as well as Malaysian Shipping Notices issued by the Marine Department (MARDEP) of Malaysia, in particular implementation of initiatives by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). When time and space permits, the author has also written on Maritime Law cases reported in the Commonwealth.

2025

IMSML Website Article 14/2025: Resolution MEPC.378(80) - 2023 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling to Minimise the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species

IMSML Website Article 13/2025: Resolution MEPC.377(80) - 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 IMO GHG Strategy)

IMSML Website Article 12/2025: Resolution MEPC.376(80) - 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (LCA Guidelines), PART 5 of 5, THE APPENDICES - APPENDIX 1-4

IMSML Website Article 11/2025: Resolution MEPC.376(80) - Guidelines on Lifecycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines), PART 4 of 5, PART IV - VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION, and PART V - REVIEW

IMSML Website Article 10/2025: Resolution MEPC.376(80) - Guidelines on Lifecycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines), Part 3 of 5, PART III - DEFAULT EMISSION FACTORS AND ACTUAL VALUES

IMSML Website Article 09/2025: Resolution MEPC.376(80) - Guidelines on Lifecycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines), Part 2 of 5, PART II - METHODOLOGY

IMSML Website Article 08/2025: Resolution MEPC.376(80) - Guidelines on Lifecycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines), Part 1 of 5, PART I - GENERAL

IMSML Website Article 07/2025: Resolution MEPC.375(80) - Amendments to the 2021 Guidelines on the Shaft/Engine Power Limitation System to Comply with the EEXI Requirements and Use of a Power Reserve

IMSML Website Article 06/2025: Resolution MEPC.374(80) - Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines on Survey and Certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)

IMSML Website Article 05/2025: Resolution MEPC.373(80) - 2023 Guidelines for Thermal Waste Treatment Devices (TWTD)

IMSML Website Article 04/2025: Resolution MEPC.372(80) - Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Record Books under the BWM Convention

IMSML Website Article 03/2025: Resolution MEPC.370(80) - Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange (G6)

IMSML Website Article 02/2025: Resolution MEPC.370(80) - Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and Development of Ballast Water Record Keeping and Reporting

IMSML Website Article 01/2025 - Resolution MEPC.369(80) - Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004

2024

IMSML Webste Article 54/2024: Resolution MSC.548(107) - International Code of Safety for Diving Operations 2023 (2023 Diving Code)

IMSML Website Article 53/2024: Resolution MSC.188(79)/Rev.2 - Revised Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12

IMSML Website Article 52/2024: Resolution MSC.545(107) - Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units 1979 (1979 MODU Code), Resolution MSC.546(107) - Amendments to the 1989 MODU Code, AND Resolution MSC.547(107) - Amendments to the 2009 MODU Code.

IMSML Website Article 51/2024: Resolution MSC.544(107) - Amendment to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, ie Resolution MSC.81(70)

IMSML Website Article 50/2024: Resolution MSC.542(107) - Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 1983 (1983 SPS Code), AND MSC.543(107) - Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 2008 (2008 SPS Code)

IMSML Website Article 49/2024: Resolution MSC.541(107) - Amendments to PART A of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

IMSML Website Article 48/2024: Resolution MSC.540(107) - Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978

IMSML Website Article 47/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 7 of 7), THE APPENDICES

IMSML Website Article 46/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 6 of 7), Section 10 - Carriage of Solid Wastes in Bulk, AND Section 11 - Security Provisions

IMSML Website Article 45/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 5 of 7), Section 8 - Test Procedures for Group A Cargoes, AND Section 9 - Materials Possessing Chemical Hazards

IMSML Website Article 44/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 4 of 7), Section 6 - Methods of Determining the Angle of Repose, AND Section 7 - Cargoes which may Liquefy or Undergo Dynamic Separation

IMSML Website Article 43/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 3 of 7), Section 4 - Assessment of Acceptability of Consignments for Safe Shipment, AND Section 5 - Trimming Procedures

IMSML Website Article 42/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 2 of 7), Section 2 - General Loading, Carriage and Unloading Precautions, AND Section 3 - Safety of Personnel and Ship

IMSML Website Article 41/2024: Resolution MSC.539(107) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (PART 1 of 7), Section 1 - General Provisions

IMSML Website Article 40/2024: Resolution MSC.538(107) - Amendments to the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)

IMSML Website Article 39/2024: Resolution MSC.537(107) - Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft 2000 (ie 2000 HSC Code)

IMSML Website Article 38/2024: Resolution MSC.536(107) - Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft 1994 (1994 HSC Code)

IMSML Website Article 37/2024: Resolution MSC.535(107) - Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA Code)

IMSML Website Article 36/2024: Resolution MSC.534(107) - Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

IMSML Website Article 35/2024: Resolution MSC.533(107) - Amendments to the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

IMSML Website Article 34/2024: Resolution MSC.532(107) - Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (Chapter II-1, II-2, V and XIV)

IMSML Website Article 33/2024: Resolution MEPC.367(79) - Encouragement of Member States to Develop and Submit Voluntary National Action Plans to Address GHG Emissions from Ships

IMSML Website Article 32/2024: Resolution MEPC.366(79) - Invitation to Member States to Encourage Voluntary Cooperation Between the Port and Shipping Sectors to Contribute to Reducing GHG Emissions from Ships

IMSML Website Article 31/2024: Resolution MEPC.365(79) - Adoption of 2022 Guidelines on Survey and Certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)

IMSML Website Article 30/2024: Resolution MEPC.364(79) - Adoption of 2022 Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Energy Efficinecy Design Index (EEDI) for New Ships

IMSML Website Article 29/2024: Resolution MEPC.363(79) - Amendments to Resolution MEPC.221(63)

IMSML Website Article 28/2024: Resolution MEPC.362(79) - Amendments to MARPOL ANNEX IV

IMSML Website Article 27/2024: Resolution MEPC.361(79) - Amendments to MARPOL ANNEX VI

IMSML Website Article 26/2024: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO, MARPOL ANNEX V, Regional reception facilities within Arctic waters and Garbage Record Book

IMSML Website Article 25/2024: MEPC.359(79), AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO - Amendments to MARPOL ANNEXES I, II and IV, Regional reception facilities within Arctic waters and Form of IOPP Certificate and Supplements

IMSML Website Article 24/2024: AMENDMENT TO REQUIREMENT OF MARINE RISK ASSESSMENT (MRA) FOR SHIPS ACTIVITIES IN MALAYSIAN WATERS

IMSML Website Article 23/2024: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW CHAPTER XV OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED, AND THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS CARRYING INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL (IP CODE)

IMSML Website Article 22/2024: LIST OF RECOGNISED INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS OR FINANCIAL SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDERS BY MALAYSIA MARINE DEPARTMENT FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE FOR INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CLC 1992, BCC 2001, AND WRC 2007

IMSML Website Article 21/2024: Unicious Energy Pte Ltd v The Owners and/or Demise Charterers of The Ship or Vessel ‘Alpine Mathilde’ [2023] MLJU 2819, The Continuing Saga of US Sanctions

IMSML Website Article 20/2024: Desert Oasis Petrochemical Trading LLC v Pemilik Dan/Atau Pencarter Demis Kapal Atau Vesel Alpine Mathilde Dari Pelabuhan Hong Kong [2023] MLJU 2494, Sham Transactions to Evade US Sanctions, Associated Ship Arrest in South Africa and Wrongful Arrest of the Ship.

IMSML Website Article 19/2024: PBJV Group Sdn Bhd v Asian Kaliber Sdn Bhd & Ors (Synergy Marine (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor, Third Parties) [2023] MLJU 2493 - Admissibility of Investigation and Interim Report Without Procuring the Authors of the Reports

IMSML Website Article 18/2024: FIMBank Plc v The Owners and/or Demise Charterer Ship or Vessel now known as ‘Bao Lai’ [2023] 6 MLJ 563 (FC) - Extension of Writs in Rem Pursuant to the Inherent Jurisdiction of a Court

IMSML Website Article 17/2024: The Owners and/or Demise Charterers of the Ship or Vessel ‘Edzard Schulte’ v The Owners and/or Demise Charterers of the Ship or Vessel ‘Setia Budi’ [2023] 12 MLJ 53 - A Battle Royale between the Personification Theory vs the Procedural Theory

IMSML Website Article 16/2024: Malayan Banking Bhd v Government of Malaysia [2023] MLJU 2015 - Enforcement of a Collateral Contract for Ship Building Against a Party Unjustly Enriched

IMSML Website Article 15/2024: Black Swan Petroleum DMCC v The Owners And/Or Demise Charterers Of The Ship Or Vessel ‘Oceania’ Of The Port Of Antwerp, Belgium [2023] MLJU 3048 - The Alleged Wrongful Arrest of a Vessel Used as a Moored Oil Storage Tanker (MOST) at Sungai Linggi and its Alleged Cargo of Sanctioned Iranian Oil

IMSML Website Article 14/2024: United Overseas Bank Ltd v The Owners and/or Demise Charterers of and/or Other Persons Interested In The Ship or Vessel ‘Limin Rosmina’ (Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, Intervener) [2023] MLJU 1322 - Can Bids from the First Round of Tenders for a Ship be Accepted After a Second Round of Bids is Sought?

IMSML Website Article 13/2024: Astimewa Sdn Bhd v Budget Marine Limited & Ors [2023] MLJU 2010 - Part 2 (of 2), Liability, Exclusions, Limitations and Determining the Carrier

IMSML Website Article 12/2024: Astimewa Sdn Bhd v Budget Marine Limited & Ors [2023] MLJU 2010 - Part 1 (of 2), Measurement of Cargo Quantity, Ownership of the Cargo, the Fixture Note and Passage Plan

IMSML Website Article 11/2024: Jumsar (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd v Robin Dockyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd and another appeal [2023] MLJU 413, An Attempt to Set Aside an Adjudication

IMSML Website Article 10/2024: Shin Yang Shipping Sdn Bhd v Ng Yew Loon & Ors [2023] MLJU 297, A Maritime Joint Venture in Indonesia

IMSML Website Article 9/2024: Five Sun Trading Sdn Bhd v Muhammad Sallehudin bin Ramli & Ors [2023] 8 MLJ 822, Another Seizure of Containers by Customs

IMSML Website Article 8/2024: Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Limited v Gumusut-Kakap Semi-Floating Production System (Labuan) Limited and another case [2022] MLJU 3504, The Engineering, Procurement and Construction of a Semi-Submersible Floating Platform

IMSML Website Article 7/2024: Langkawi Ro-Ro Ferry Services Sdn Bhd & Ors v Competition Commission [2022] MLJU 2900, Anti-Competitive Practices in Ro-Ro Ferry Services

IMSML Website Article 6/2024: Cockett Marine Oil (Asia) Pte Ltd v MISC Bhd and another appeal [2022] 6 MLJ 786, An Arbitration Clause in a Hyperlink

IMSML Website Article 5/2024: Mulair Oleg (mendakwa sebagai Nakhoda Kapal ‘Oriental Dragon’) & Anor v Pemunya dan/atau pihak-pihak yang mempunyai milikan atau kawalan terhadap kapal ‘Oriental Dragon’ dari Pelabuhan Panama (BRT UW Ltd & Ors, interveners) [2022] MLJU 2599, Intervention with a Ship’s Arrest

IMSML Website Article 4/2024: Enigma Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd v Destini Shipbuilding and Engineering Sdn Bhd [2022] MLJU 2139, A Maritime Joint Venture Dispute

IMSML Website Article 3/2024: Chew Chin Ping & Ors v APL-NOL (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd & Ors [2022] MLJU 1754, Bunker Oil Pollution Compensation

IMSML Website Article 2/2024: Sarmiina Sdn Bhd V Gerry Ho & Ors [2023] 2 MLJ 395, Seizure of Containers by Customs

IMSML Website Article 1/2024: The Delta Corp Shipping Case, The Necessity of a Valid Arbitration Clause

2023

IMSML Website Article 40/2023: MSN13/2023 - Appointment of Malaysia’s Marine Department (MARDEP) as a Competent Authority as per International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea 74/78 (SOLAS)

IMSML Website Article 39/2023: MSN11/2023 - Gazettement Notification of Merchant Shipping (Collision Regulations) Amendment Order 2023

IMSML Website Article 38/2023: MSN10/2023 - UPDATED LIST OF YACHTS AGENTS UNDER THE LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL YACHT REGISTRY (REGISTRATION OF YACHTING ENTITIES)

IMSML Website Article 37/2023: MSN09/2023 - CONDITIONS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF HEAVY GRADE OILS AS CARGO ON OIL TANKERS REGISTERED IN MALAYSIA

IMSML Website Article 36/2023: MSN07/2023 - Equivalent Limitation of Certificate of Competency Endorsement

IMSML Website Article 35/2023: MSN06/2023 - Delegation of Responsibilities to Recognised Organisations for Verifying Compliance with the ISM Code and Issuing Documents of Compliance

IMSML Website Article 34/2023: MSN05/2023 - Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection System and Appliances, Part 2 of 2, MSC.1/Circ.1270

IMSML Website Article 33/2023: MSN05/2023 - Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection System and Appliances, Part 1 of 2, MSC.1/ Circular.1432

IMSML Website Article 32/2023: MSN 04/2023 - Issuance of Blue Card Certificate for International Convention CLC 1992, BCC 2001 and WRC 2007, as well as Updated List of P7I Clubs and Insurance Service Provider Companies Recognised by Malaysia Marine Department

IMSML Website Article 31/2023: Resolution MSC.530(106) – Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), Part 3 of 3, MODULE C - Interfacing and Integration and Content of the Appendices

IMSML Website Article 30/2023: Resolution MSC.530(106) – Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), Part 2 of 3, MODULE B - Operational and Functional Requirements

IMSML Website Article 29/2023: Resolution MSC.530(106) – Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), Part 1 of 3, Scope, Application, Definition and Module A.

IMSML Website Article 28/2023: Resolution MSC.529(106) – Statement of Recognition of Maritime Mobile Satellite Services Provided by CTTIC Through BDMSS

IMSML Website Article 27/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 10 of 10 - Paragraph 15, 16 & 17, Administrations, Contracting Governments, Search & Rescue Services

IMSML Website Article 26/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 9 of 10 - Paragraph 14, LRIT Coordinator

IMSML Website Article 25/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 8 of 10 - Paragraph 12 & 13, LRIT System Security & LRIT System Performance

IMSML Website Article 24/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 7 of 10 - Paragraph 11, LRIT Data Distribution Plan

IMSML Website Article 23/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 6 of 10 - Paragraph 10, International LRIT Data Exchange

IMSML Website Article 22/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 5 of 10 - Paragraphs 8 & 9, National, Regional and Cooperative LRIT Data Centres, and International LRIT Data Centre

IMSML Website Article 21/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 4 of 10 - Paragraphs 6 & 7, Communication Service Providers and LRIT Data Centre

IMSML Website Article 20/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 3 of 10 - Paragraph 5, Application Service Providers

IMSML Website Article 19/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 2 of 10 - Paragraph 4, Shipborne Equipment

IMSML Website Article 18/2023: Resolution MSC.263(84)/Rev.1 – Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, Part 1 of 10 - Overview, Definitions and General Provisions

IMSML Website Article 17/2023: Resolution MSC.528(106) – Recommended Cooperation to Ensure the Safety of Life at Sea, The Rescue of Persons in Distress at Sea and The Safe Disembarkation of Survivors

IMSML Website Article 16/2023: Resolution MSC.527(106) - International Code for the Safety of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code), Part 6 of 6 - APPENDIX of the IP Code

IMSML Website Article 15/2023: Resolution MSC.527(106) - International Code for the Safety of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code), Part 5 of 6 - PART V of the IP Code - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR CRAFT CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS CHAPTER X

IMSML Website Article 14/2023: Resolution MSC.527(106) - International Code for the Safety of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code), Part 4 of 6 - PART IV of the IP Code - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SHIPS CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS CHAPTER I

IMSML Website Article 13/2023: Resolution MSC.527(106) - International Code for the Safety of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code), Part 3 of 6 - PART III of the IP Code, Regulations

IMSML Website Article 12/2023: Resolution MSC.527(106) - International Code for the Safety of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code), Part 2 of 6 - PART II of the IP Code - GOALS AND FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

IMSML Website Article 11/2023: Resolution MSC.527(106) - International Code for the Safety of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code), Part 1 of 6

IMSML Website Article 10/2023: Resolution MSC.526(106) - Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)

IMSML Website Article 9/2023: Resolution MSC.525(106) - Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 2011 (2011 ESP Code), Part 4 of 4, Annex B, Part B: Annex B, PART B - Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Oil Tankers Other Than Double-Hull Oil Tankers

IMSML Website Article 8/2023: Resolution MSC.525(106) - Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 2011 (2011 ESP Code), Part 3 of 4, Annex B, Part A: Annex B - Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Oil Carriers. PART A - Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of double-hull oil tankers

IMSML Website Article 7/2023: Resolution MSC.525(106) - Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 2011 (2011 ESP Code), Part 2 of 4, Annex A, Part B

IMSML Website Article 6/2023: Resolution MSC.525(106) - Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 2011 (2011 ESP Code), Part 1 of 4, Annex A, Part A

IMSML Website Article 5/2023: Resolution MSC.524(106) - Amendments to the International Code for Safety for Ships Using Gases or other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code)

IMSML Website Article 4/2023: Resolution MSC.523(106) - Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)

IMSML Website Article 3/2023: Resolution MSC.522(106) - Amendments to the Protocol of 1978 of SOLAS 1974

IMSML Website Article 2/2023:Resolution MSC.521(106) - Amendments to SOLAS 1974, Chapter XV

IMSML Website Article 1/2023: Resolution MSC.520(106), Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS 1974), Chapter II-2

2022