15/06/2025
As per "RESOLUTION MSC.496(105) (adopted on 28 April 2022)
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974", regulation 1 allinate 3 (https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/MSCResolutions/MSC.496(105).pdf):
"No provision in this chapter shall prevent the use by any ship, survival craft or person in distress, of any means at their disposal to attract attention, make known their position and obtain help".
https://www.nautiluslifeline.com/2024/12/10/notice-to-lifeline-users-in-some-european-countries/
Out of 195 countries worldwide, the following information may be relevant to LifeLine users in 17 or more European countries. Starting January 1, 2025, the ECC/DEC/(22/02) regulations will come into effect, with some European countries adopting them while others may not. This regulation will not imp...