MGN 713 (M) Fire protection regulations – adoptions of amendments in IMO resolutions in force on 1 Jan 2026
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) advises of the adoption of IMO resolutions MSC.520(106), MSC.532(107), MSC.550(108), and MSC.555(108) and their entry into SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023.
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The amendments come into force on 1 January 2026 and introduce new requirements for confirming the flashpoint of fuel oils, prohibition of the use of firefighting foams containing PFOS, new requirements for fire detection on cargo ships, and significant new requirements for fire detection, fire containment and fire suppression on ro-ro passenger ships along with corresponding amendments to the Fire Safety Systems Code.
Notice to all ship owners, ship operators, ship designers, port authorities, classification societies, training providers, masters, officers and crews of merchant ships, manufacturers of fire protection systems, and all other parties involved in the fire safety of merchant ships
This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023, and Merchant Shipping Notices MSN 1900, MSN 1901 and MSN 1902.