Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) – shipping.fo

Shipping.fo surveys your vessel according to the IHM Code, providing Asbestos and Inventory of Hazardous Material Reports onboard all types of vessels to comply with various International Regulations and Guidance, depending on which state the work is being undertaken.

Our Surveyors and HazMat Experts have been fully trained and certified by RINA for the preparation of IHM reports.

Key points and regulations:

● The European Union (EU) Regulation No. 1257/2013 (EU SSR) on ship recycling entered into force on 30 December 2013.
● It is an early implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which has not yet entered into force.
● By 31 December 2020, all vessels above 500 GT flying an EU flag, and non-EU flagged vessels calling at an EU or EEA member state port or anchorage must comply.
● This applies to both cargo and fishing vessels.
● The regulation makes it mandatory to carry an IHM on board by 31 December 2020 for existing vessels.
● Vessels must also carry a supporting Statement of Compliance (SoC).

Preparation and verification:

● Preparing an IHM list requires advanced planning and assistance from a Certified HazMat Expert.
● Anyone using an IHM expert must confirm the expert is competent to carry out the work required.
● Once the IHM list is completed, either the Flag or class surveyor must verify the inventory list.
● The surveyor issues a Statement of Compliance to the vessel.