1. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 111th session (13 to 22 May 2026) approved the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EMS Guide) vide MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.4 superseding MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.3.

2. The EMS Guide contains guidance on Emergency Response Procedures including the Emergency Schedules to be followed on ships carrying dangerous goods in case of incidents involving dangerous substances, materials or articles, or harmful substances (marine pollutants), regulated under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).

3. The Revised EMS Guide takes into account the amendment 43-26 to the IMDG Code which becomes applicable on voluntary basis from 1 January 2027 pending its envisaged mandatory entry into force date of 1 January 2028.

4. Ship owners/ operators and masters are advised to be guided by above