On 1 January 2026, a new international obligation came into force requiring the reporting of containers lost at sea or sighted adrift, introduced by the IMO through amendments to Chapter V of the SOLAS Convention. This measure strengthens the maritime safety system and introduces a more structured approach to managing incidents which, although relatively rare, can have significant consequences.

In an article published in Assagenti News, Laura Piras analyses the scope of the obligation, the responsibilities involved, and the new reporting procedures.

The article is available at the following link