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Vessel operators warned to prepare for imminent rule changes

From 1 January 2026 fixed water monitors will be mandatory on weather decks, following amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code approved by the IMO’s 107th MSC session.
The number of cargo fires, particularly involving EVs, is rising, says Survitec
This regulation comes in response to a rising number of severe fires involving vehicle cargo, particularly electric vehicles, exposing gaps in current fire safety measures.