Federal Maritime Commission

The document or documents listed below reflect the complete agreement as amended through the indicated amendment number, ordered in reverse chronological order starting with the current amendment. Amendments listed with MC are marked copies of the specific changes made by that particular amendment. Each amendment indicates the date on which it was filed, the date it became effective, and a brief synopsis of the purpose of the amendment.

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Synopsis: The Agreement authorizes the parties to discuss, communicate, and cooperate on environmental and climate-related matters, legal and regulatory matters, and industry positions to be taken with respect to international treaties, governmental requirements, and safety and security matters.

Most Recent Filing	Date Filed	Effective Date	Synopsis
201349-007 201349-007-MC	2/27/2026	4/13/2026	The amendment revises article 5.1(e), which generally provides for the development of tools to enhance cargo screening efforts by the WSC members to reduce safety risks to crews, vessels, cargo, and the marine environment resulting from undeclared or non-compliant dangerous goods. The amendment authorizes the WSC members to create and maintain databases of incidents relating to the identification of undeclared or otherwise non-compliant goods.
201349-006 201349-006-MC	1/16/2026	3/2/2026	The amendment adds Höegh Autoliners AS as a party to the Agreement.
201349-005 201349-005-MC	8/1/2025	9/15/2025	The amendment adds Emirates Shipping Line FZE as a party to the Agreement.
201349-004 201349-004-MC	11/5/2024	12/20/2024	This Amendment revises and updates the World Shipping Council Bylaws, Appendix B of the Agreement.
201349-003 201349-003-MC	5/17/2023	9/12/2023	This Amendment provides for the development and creation of tools and processes to enhance cargo screening efforts by the WSC members to reduce safety risks to crews, vessels, cargo, and the marine environment resulting from undeclared or non-compliant dangerous goods. The Amendment authorizes the WSC members to (i) discuss and agree upon voluntary best practices relating to minimum safety standards for screening and inspecting dangerous cargo, (ii) establish and administer a common digital solutions tool for the cargo screening process (including through a third-party vendor), and (iii) create and maintain databases of shippers and cargo inspection companies that demonstrate conformance with minimum safety standards.
201349-002 201349-002-MC	2/2/2022	3/19/2022	The amendment adds Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd. as a party to the Agreement.
201349-001 201349-001-MC	12/1/2020	1/15/2021	The Amendment adds Matson Navigation Company, Inc. as a party to the Agreement.
201349	10/1/2020	11/15/2020	The Agreement authorizes the parties to discuss, communicate, and cooperate on environmental and climate-related matters, legal and regulatory matters, and industry positions to be taken with respect to international treaties, governmental requirements, and safety and security matters.