Products with IMO/MED certification

The new product opens access to a specialized segment of the marine market, enabling collaboration with ship equipment manufacturers, shipyards, and design offices operating in the marine industry. It meets the strict requirements of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) – the UN agency responsible for international maritime safety regulations. This means compliance with the FTP (Fire Test Procedures) standard, confirming its fire-resistant properties.

The product has been approved as non-combustible or of limited combustibility, permitted for installation inside vessels.

It is also included in the MED (Marine Equipment Directive) and marked with the Wheelmark – a mandatory certificate in the European Union. This allows us to offer a safe, certified solution that complies with international standards for projects in the marine industry.

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HPL IMO laminate LAMINAT-HPL-IMOHPL IMO laminate LAMINAT-HPL-IMO

HPL IMO laminate

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  • Passenger and crew cabins (walls, ceilings, furniture).
  • Public areas: lobbies, restaurants, corridors (walls, cladding, fittings).
  • Interiors of luxury yachts, kitchens, and bathrooms.
  • Wall panels, built-in furniture, suspended ceilings.
  • Compliance with maritime industry requirements and a high level of fire safety: HPL IMO meets the strict IMO/MED standards for non-combustibility, smoke emission, and toxicity, allowing its legal use in the interiors of vessels. The special laminate design limits fire spread and smoke production, ensuring greater safety for passengers and crew.
  • Durability and resistance to wear: HPL IMO is resistant to scratches, impacts, abrasion, and chemicals, making it ideal for heavily used areas on ships.
  • Modern aesthetics and a wide range of decors: a wide selection of 100 decors from the Mood Stories Comfort Collection provides complete design freedom and the ability to create cohesive, visually appealing interiors in line with the latest trends and the requirements of the maritime industry.
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  • IMO/MED certification means that the high-pressure laminate meets the International Maritime Organization's requirements for fire resistance as well as smoke and toxicity reduction. This allows it to be used in the interiors of ships, ferries, yachts, and other vessels. Source of information: UN IMO Agenda
  • HPL IMO is intended for indoor use in marine construction, including: wall panels, furniture, fittings, doors, built-in elements in passenger and crew cabins, and common areas on ships such as lobbies, restaurants, and corridors. Source: Internet
  • It is not intended for outdoor use or in places where waterproofing specifications are required. Source of information: Internet
  • IMO-approved HPL produced with a special construction, which means: it meets flammability requirements for marine applications, has lower smoke and toxicity emissions, and has a separate, dedicated MED certificate. Source of information: Internet
  • 100 decors along with their assigned structures, which are part of the collection of laminated boards and HPL laminates Mood Stories Comfort Collection. The list of decors is available on the HPL IMO laminate product page as well as from the laminated boards and HPL laminates Mood Stories Comfort Collection sample book - Małgorzata Kozak, Product Manager Woodeco
  • HPL IMO is available in a thickness of 0.8 mm and in the format 4100x1300 mm - Małgorzata Kozak, Product Manager Woodeco
  • No, HPL IMO is a custom-made product. It is subject to specific minimum order quantities and lead times. - Małgorzata Kozak, Product Manager Woodeco
  • The minimum order quantity is 100 pieces per design per order.
  • The standard turnaround time is approximately 10 business weeks. - Małgorzata Kozak, Product Manager Woodeco
  • Yes, all decors in the IMO HPL collection are classified as HGS/VGS, which allows them to be used in both vertical and horizontal applications within ship interiors, in accordance with IMO/MED certification under category MED/3.18a (Bulkhead, Wall, and Ceiling Linings).
  • What is the MED/3.18a category, and what does it mean in practice? MED/3.18a is an IMO/MED certification category for cladding materials used on walls and ceilings in ship interiors. This means that the product has been tested and approved for vertical applications as a surface lining in terms of fire safety (fire spread, smoke emission, and toxicity).
  • The MED/3.18a certificate does not cover horizontal applications, such as flooring, or structural elements, such as Class B partitions.
  • Certification and product documentation are provided through your Sales Manager. Please contact your Sales Manager - their contact information can be found in the Contact tab.
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