Overview of IMO regulations entering into force on 1 January 2026, covering the IMDG and IMSBC Codes, SOLAS, LSA, IGF and fire safety amendments.
Regulations coming into force on 1 January 2026
Amendments to the IMDG Code (42-24) - MSC.556(108)
Amendments to the IMSBC Code (08-25) - MSC.575(110)
Amendments to the International Grain Code - MSC.552(108)
New SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 - Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches - MSC.532(107)
Amendments to the LSA Code - MSC.554(108)
Amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/10.11 and HSC Codes (1994 & 2000) - Prohibition of PFOS in Fire-Extinguishers - MSC.532(107), MSC.536(107) and MSC.537(107)
Amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/4 - Fuel Oil Safety - MSC.520(106) and MSC.550(108)
Amendments to SOLAS Regulations II-2/7 & 20 and FSS Code (Chapters 7 & 9) - Fire Safety Requirements for Ro-Ro, Passenger and Cargo Ships - MSC.550(108) and MSC.555(108)
Amendments to the SOLAS Chapter V - Mandatory carriage of electronic inclinometers on containerships and bulk carriers - MSC.532(107)
Amendments to SOLAS Regulations V/31 & 32 and MARPOL Protocol I - Reporting loss of containers at sea - MSC.550(108) and MEPC.384(81)
Amendments to the IGF Code - MSC.551(108)
Source: UK P and I Club