Entry into force of EU Regulation
(30 Dec,2013)
IHM is a regulated document that locates and quantifies hazardous material, and it could pose a risk to the health and safety of people or to the environment.
Example of Hazardous Materials：Asbestos、Ozone Depleting Substances、PCB、PFOS、Heavy Metals（Cd、Lead、Hg、Pb）etc.
| Scope of the inventory of hazardous materials: | SHIPBULIDING &OPERATING | PREPARATION PRIOR TO RECYCLING | |
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PART I STRUCTURES& EQUIPMENT |
PART II OPERATIVE WASTES |
PART III STORES |
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TABLE A Materials mandatory for new/existing ships & new installations |
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TABLE B Materials mandatory for new ships / installations as far as practicable for existing ships |
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TABLE C Materials potentially hazardous items |
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TABLE D Materials regular consumable goods potentially containing hazardous materials |
List of exclusions | ● | |
International Laws:
EU directive on ship Recycling
(2009/16EC and Regulation 1257/2013 – SRR)
applies to EU flagged ships > 500 GT
applies to non EU flagged ships > 500GT calling in EU ports
IMO Hong Kong Convention
IMO MEPC.269(68) IHM Guidelines
SOLAS
Entry into force of EU Regulation
(30 Dec,2013)
IHM mandatory for new EU flag new buildings
(30 Dec,2015)
IHM mandatory for EU ship to be recycled
(30 Dec,2016)
IHM mandatory for existing EU ships+ships calling at EU ports
(30 Dec,2020)
