Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you need Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) Report?
It is mandatory for
ships operating in the marine
environment, which are equal to or
above 500 GT to keep an IHM. Navy
ships and domestic ships are
excluded. The inventory replaces the
Green Passport, adopted in the Hong
Kong International Convention in
2009. It is a requirement by the IMO
RESOLUTION MEPC.269(68) and EU Ship
Recycling Regulation 2013.
What is Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)?
Inventory of Hazardous
Material (IHM) is a document
identifying all potentially
hazardous materials onboard a
vessel. Hidden hazards are
identified, located and quantified
following IMO Resolution guidelines.
The inventory replaces the Green
Passport, adopted in the Hong Kong
International Convention in 2009,
and is a requirement by the EU Ship
Recycling Regulation 2013.
When IHM Report Part 1-2-3 should be ready?
If your vessel will go
to ship recycling then your vessel
will need IHM Report Part 1-2-3 for
compliance to EU Regulation and
HongKongConvention
By our professional team and partner laboratory, we are preparing IHM report for your ships to compliance to the international regulations.
By our professional team and partner laboratory, we are preparing IHM report for your ships to compliance to the international regulations.
Which reports should be ready before your vessel go to the ship recycling for scrap?
1- IHM Report Part
1-2-3,
2- Gas Free Report,
3- Radiation Measurement Report.
2- Gas Free Report,
3- Radiation Measurement Report.
Do you need Green Ship Recycling Supervision while your vessel scrapping in ship recycling facility?
If you care your
company’s prestige, our experienced
green ship recycling supervisors
will care your prestige to
supervising to compliance to the MO
RESOLUTION MEPC.269(68) and EU Ship
Recycling Regulation 2013, Basel
Convention, HongKong Convention,
International and domestic laws and
regulations.
If your vessel has ACM (Asbestos Containing Materials) what will you do?
You need to removal
your ACM in 3 years. The managing
company has submitted an action plan
to the Administration to have the
asbestos removed in line with the
requirements of MSC.1/Circ.1374,
paragraph 13 by a professional
asbestos removal company.
In the meantime, procedures are adopted in the safety management system taking into account the guidelines of MSC/Circ.1045, to ensure at least that:
· All possible risks caused by the temporary remaining asbestos are identified
· All applicable crew and possible subcontractors are aware of the presence of asbestos and are aware of the dangers.
· Appropriate measures are taken to protect all people concerned, such as marking of the ACM's and providing necessary personal protection equipment (suitable breathing masks, protective clothing, .... )and appropriate instructions.
In the meantime, procedures are adopted in the safety management system taking into account the guidelines of MSC/Circ.1045, to ensure at least that:
· All possible risks caused by the temporary remaining asbestos are identified
· All applicable crew and possible subcontractors are aware of the presence of asbestos and are aware of the dangers.
· Appropriate measures are taken to protect all people concerned, such as marking of the ACM's and providing necessary personal protection equipment (suitable breathing masks, protective clothing, .... )and appropriate instructions.