IMO approves revised AFS Annex I for October 2026, bringing new anti-fouling coating restrictions and dual compliance declaration rules that shipbuilders and exporters must act on now.

IMO approves a new hydrolysis test rule for SPC coatings, requiring independent lab verification for type approval. Learn how it impacts certification, exports, and shipment timing.

IMO Adopts 2026 AFS Amendments for 2027 Biocide Limits: learn how new AFS Convention rules reshape marine coating compliance, lab declarations, exports, and survey readiness.

IMO Tightens Verification for Self-Polishing Coatings: learn how MEPC.1/Circ.942/Rev.2 and ISO 21805:2025 may affect certification, export readiness, and delivery timelines.