Preparing Your Fleet for the New 2026 SOLAS Mandate
To ensure your organization remains compliant and avoid operational delays, MORDEC organized the MTC-GSS Interactive Roadshow Held in Singapore at the Daniu Chicken Farm Restaurant on 22 January 2026.
Effective January 1, 2026, the mandatory International Maritime Organization (IMO) amendments, New SOLAS Regulation (SOLAS II-1/3-13), has officially entered into force.
IMO MSC.1/Circ.1663,3.2.1.4 Lifting Appliances to which SOLAS regulations II-1/3-13.2.1 and 3-13.2.4 apply, should be retested at least once in every five years and must undergo a thorough examination every 12 months.
In general, Loose Gears, does not require a mandatory 5-year load retest, but it must undergo a thorough examination every 12 months.
MTC-GSS Interactive Roadshow
To ensure your organization remains compliant and avoid operational delays, MORDEC organized the MTC-GSS Interactive Roadshow Held in Singapore at the Daniu Chicken Farm Restaurant on 22 January 2026.
MTC-GSS Roadshow Highlight
Our speakers shared on the:
Ships' Safe Mooring: Inspection, Assessment & Certification In compliance with IMO SOLAS II 1/3 8; MSC. 1/Circ. 1620
Ships' Safe Lifting: Inspection, Assessment & Certification In compliance with IMO New SOLAS II 1/3 13; MSC. 1/Circ.1663 w.e.f. 01 Jan 2026
MTC-GSS Ship2Safe APP: Planned Maintenance System with Inspection and Certification. All in One Place
Global Service Stations
Mordec signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with another 4 Global Partners, to establish strategic partnerships for Global Service Stations in their respective territories.
With Mordec global network of trained and competent MTC Inspectors at each port of call, we assist vessels by providing testing, thorough examinations, load tests, and the issuance of the required documentation including the Certificates of Test and Thorough Examination
MTC-Global Service Stations
Welcome onboard, MTC-GSS Partners!
PARTICIPANTS
This seminar brought together professionals from the maritime community, including representatives from Classification Societies, Shipowners, Operators, and Regulatory Bodies.
New Product Launching "MORDEC PROOF TESTER"
The night also featured the MORDEC "PROOF TESTER" Designed to carry out Proof Load Test of Pad Eyes, Loose Gears on board vessel up to 50T.
Performances
The Roadshow also featured performances by the Chinese Bian Lian (Face Changing) and the VOS Silver Voice.
MESSAGE FROM MTC GLOBAL SERVICE STATION
"We are bringing the future of quality inspection to our clients' doorsteps," said Louis Aw, Executive Director at MTC Global Service Station Pte Ltd. "This roadshow is more than just showing equipment; it is about providing hands-on experience and immediate, actionable services to enhance industrial safety and productivity."
MORDEC INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
MTC GLOBAL SERVICE STATION PTE LTD
3 Benoi Road #02-210, COSL Base, Singapore 629877
www.mordec.com.sg
Ship Owner / Manager
MORDEC NEWSLETTER: 2026-Jan