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## [Do IMO rule changes actually get explained to the ship before survey time?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/do-imo-rule-changes-actually-get-explained-to-the-ship-before-survey-time/75951)

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**Author:** [@Raghu\_Sharma](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Raghu_Sharma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/do-imo-rule-changes-actually-get-explained-to-the-ship-before-survey-time/75951 "2026-06-04T23:28:38Z")

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MSC 111 has put another batch of 2028 changes in motion. The headlines are technical, but some of it will be familiar to anyone sailing: GMDSS updates, VDES, radio survey questions, lifeboat testing, IMDG cargo rules, re…