Independent fire fighting foam analysis for vessel compliance evidence
Prime Lab supports ship owners, vessel managers, marine agents, shipyards, fire-safety contractors and offshore operators who need laboratory evidence for fire-extinguishing foam carried on board. The service is focused on SOLAS 2026 PFOS compliance evidence, with scope confirmed against the vessel, foam documentation and report recipient.
Sample information, reporting requirements and project timing are reviewed directly with the client before testing so the report is prepared for the intended survey, class, flag or commercial purpose.
Vessel foam compliance evidence
Laboratory reporting support for fire-extinguishing media used in fixed systems, portable equipment and vessel safety documentation.
SOLAS 2026 PFOS support
PFOS is highlighted because the SOLAS and HSC amendments specifically address PFOS in fire-extinguishing media.
AFFF and legacy foam review
Useful for vessels, offshore assets and marine facilities where older foam stock, missing declarations or replacement decisions create uncertainty.
Class, flag and survey readiness
Reports are prepared for the intended submission route after confirming class, flag, owner, manager, shipyard or survey requirements.
Marine operator documentation
Support for ship owners, technical managers, agents, fire-safety contractors, offshore companies and fleet compliance teams.
Confidential technical scoping
Exact test package, sample route, method reference and report wording are confirmed directly with each client.
Clear evidence before survey, port call or vessel handover
IMO guidance says the 2026 amendments prohibit the use or storage of fire-extinguishing media containing PFOS under SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the High-Speed Craft Codes. For existing vessels, compliance is linked to the first survey on or after 1 January 2026, so managers need evidence before the deadline becomes operationally urgent.
A practical enquiry usually starts with the vessel name, IMO number where applicable, foam brand or available certificate, system location, required recipient and deadline. Prime Lab then confirms the appropriate scope and prepares a report for the stated use, subject to the applicable authority, class, flag or contract requirement.
When foam declarations are missing
Testing may be requested when manufacturer declarations, batch records or previous reports are unavailable or not accepted by the recipient.
Before class or flag review
Owners and managers can prepare a clean evidence trail before an annual, periodical or renewal survey.
During vessel sale or dry dock
Foam compliance evidence can support technical due diligence, repair yard planning and replacement decisions.
For urgent marine operations
Agents and managers can contact Prime Lab directly when a vessel schedule leaves little time for unclear back-and-forth.
PFOS focus with controlled broader PFAS support
PFOS remains visible because SOLAS 2026 specifically names perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in relation to fire-extinguishing media. This helps ship managers and compliance teams identify the correct support when they are preparing for survey or document review.
Wider PFAS requirements can also arise through owner policies, environmental requirements, port expectations, supplier declarations or future restrictions. Prime Lab reviews those wider requirements case by case before confirming the exact scope, quotation and report wording.
- PFOS and SOLAS support for vessel fire-extinguishing media.
- Broader PFAS enquiries reviewed case by case.
- Scope and report wording confirmed with each client.
- Confidential handling for vessel, owner, supplier and result information.
Regulatory context for marine foam compliance
Prime Lab links to official and classification guidance so clients can understand the regulation without relying on unverified online claims. The laboratory report scope is still confirmed directly for each vessel and recipient.
Marine fire fighting foam analysis from Ajman
For a quick review, send the vessel or asset reference, foam type if known, present location, required recipient and deadline. Prime Lab will advise the next step while keeping technical and commercial details within direct client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
For exact test scope, authority requirements or report wording, contact the laboratory directly.
