The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12) met in London from 14 to 18 September 2026. The Sub-Committee deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gases and containers, as well as zero- or low-carbon fuels, reviewing and updating the relevant codes — IMSBC, IMDG, IGF and CSS.
Key outcomes of the CCC 12 session
Alternative fuels
- The draft revision of the “Interim guidelines on the safety of ships using methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel” was completed; approval is expected at MSC 113 (June 2027).
- Work on the draft interim guidelines for ships using oil fuels with a low flashpoint, and on the draft amendments to the “Interim guidelines on the safety of ships using fuel cell power installations”, was deferred.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission-reduction technologies
Work began on the “Interim guidelines on the safety of ships using onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems”, with completion expected in 2028.
Other outcomes
The draft revision of the “Revised guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual” was completed.
The classification report received from Lloyd’s Register on this topic is available in the attached document.
Attached documents
Source: IMO — CCC Sub-Committee, 12th session (14–18 September 2026), summary provided by ANCONAV. Photo: liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier — Towel401, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.