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The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) made several amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). The amendments include several updates and additions to ensure the safety of international shipping. These amendments cover various areas such as strengthening measures for ensuring the safety of international shipping, amendments to the convention related to the safety of life at sea, amendments to the protocol of 1978 and 1988 relating to the convention, amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code), amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC Code), and amendments to the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code). Overall, these amendments aim to enhance safety standards, improve fire safety measures, regulate the use of fire-extinguishing media, and provide specific requirements for different types of vessels operating in polar waters, high-speed craft, and cargo ships. The amendments demonstrate the continuous efforts of the Maritime Safety Committee in ensuring the safety of maritime operations and minimizing risks to ships and seafarers.