The enforcement of penalties under the country’s comprehensive biofouling requirements established in a new maritime authority standard was initially slated for enforcement on 1 February 2026, but has now been postponed until January 2028 Update 1 June 2026: The Brazilian Navy’s Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC) informed the shipping community that enforcement of penalties for breach of the biofouling regulation outlined in the NORMAM-401/DPC has been further postponed until 10 January 2028. Although no fines will be imposed during … Continue reading Brazil postpones enforcement of biofouling regulations