The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of International Maritime Organization (IMO), which met from 2 to 11 November, met from 2 to 11 November. adopted the International Code for the Safety of Ships transport industrial personnel (IP Code), i.e. people on board who are not passengers, crew members or staff special and that they are used in offshore activities. The aim is to provide minimum safety standards for ships carrying these personnel and for these same personnel and to address risks related to maritime activities in the offshore and energy sectors, including transfer of personnel. it is expected that the new code will enter Effective July 1, 2024.