#SOLAS – Blogs

SOLAS FSS CODE UPDATE – FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR RORO, PASSENGER,& CARGO SHIPS

The IMO has introduced significant amendments through MSC.550(108) and MSC.555(108), updating SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code to enhance fire safety standards for Ro-Ro, passenger, and cargo ships, effective from 1 January 2026. These changes are driven by lessons learned from past fire incidents and findings from EMSA’s FIRESAFE […]

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Marine News Update, Maritime Industry Updates, Safety Circular

WK 5: PSC GLOBAL PERFORMANCE UPDATE (JAN 2026)

Deficiency: Where the Fleet is Failing The start of 2026 has brought a surge in Port State Control activity. With 19,234 deficiencies recorded globally in January alone, the industry average has climbed to nearly 3 per vessel. As the 2026 CIC on Cargo Securing begins to loom, and new Lifting […]

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026PSC FOCUS