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Saving the Oceans vs. Surviving a Ship Fire: The Truth About F3 Foams

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Starting January 1, 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is banning firefighting foams containing PFOS, a toxic "forever chemical" on all ships worldwide. But is the maritime industry actually ready for the alternatives?

In this episode, we dive deep into the tension between protecting the marine environment and ensuring shipboard fire safety. For decades, PFOS-based foams (like…