SOLAS II-2: ro-ro fire safety, PFOS ban and fuel flashpoint

1 Jan 2026 10 months ago Already applies

Fire safety amendments in force · Resolution MSC.550(108); SOLAS chapter II-2 · IMO

Maritime International Law

Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 entered into force on 1 January 2026. Ships constructed on or after that date must have improved fire detection, alarm, patrol and video monitoring in vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces. Fire-extinguishing media containing PFOS are banned; ships built before 2026 have to remove them by the first survey on or after 1 January 2026. Bunker suppliers must declare the flashpoint of oil fuel on the delivery note, and ships of 3,000 GT and above built from 2026 need an electronic inclinometer.

IMO · IMO amendments in force

What to do 0 of 4 done

Check all portable and fixed fire-fighting media for PFOS and replace them before the next survey
Update the bunkering checklist so the delivery note flashpoint declaration is checked and filed
Ro-ro and vehicle carriers: review fire patrol and detection arrangements against the new chapter II-2 text
Newbuilds: confirm the yard specification includes the ro-ro space monitoring and the inclinometer

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SOLAS II-2: ro-ro fire safety, PFOS ban and fuel flashpoint

SOLAS II-2: ro-ro fire safety, PFOS ban and fuel flashpoint

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