IMO Revised Guidelines on Emergency Towing Procedures.The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Circular MSC.1/Circ.1255/Rev.1 represents a significant update to the global standards for marine safety and emergency preparedness. Approved by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 110th session, these Revised Guidelines for Owner/Operators on Preparing Emergency Towing Procedures supersede the previous 2008 version. The document is designed to assist ship owners and operators in complying with SOLAS regulation II-1/3-4 by creating robust, ship-specific plans for emergency towage. Its fundamental purpose is to remove the need for deliberation during a crisis, ensuring that the crew has an efficient, predetermined course of action ready to execute the moment an emergency—such as a power shortage or imminent grounding—requires assistance from a salvage or towing vessel. #Towing #EmergencyProcedures #RevisedGuidelines