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How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board
How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board
Posted: Jun 13, 2026

How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board

DNV

At the first safety equipment survey* after 1 January 2026, all fire-extinguishing foams on board must be PFOS-free, and this must be verified by the attending surveyor. Compliance will prevent part-held surveys and/or Conditions of Authority. Here is a short summary of how to document compliance. This news is a follow up of our news from November 2025.
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Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates
Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates
Posted: Jun 13, 2026

Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates

DNV

Effectiveness of safety management systems and fire safety readiness are still in focus for Port State Control (PSC) authorities. Our Q1 2026 review highlights key detention concerns, upcoming inspection campaigns, new procedures for PSC, and what ship operators should be addressing to reduce risk.
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ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) - Learning from the Data
ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) - Learning from the Data
Posted: Apr 15, 2026

ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) - Learning from the Data

North Standard

Since the North Standard launched ECDIS ETA, over 120 Members have adopted it, and crew have completed more than 7,000 anonymised assessments.
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FAL 50 Summary Report
FAL 50 Summary Report
Posted: Apr 15, 2026

FAL 50 Summary Report

Lloyds Registry

The IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) discusses facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo from ports.
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Class News 07/2026: SOLAS amendments - Fire Safety Requirements for ro-ro Passenger Ships
Class News 07/2026: SOLAS amendments - Fire Safety Requirements for ro-ro Passenger Ships
Posted: Apr 15, 2026

Class News 07/2026: SOLAS amendments - Fire Safety Requirements for ro-ro Passenger Ships

Lloyds Registry

The IMO has introduced important updates to fire safety requirements through Resolutions MSC.550(108) and MSC.555(108), amending SOLAS II-2/20 and the FSS Code.
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