The Inventory of Hazardous Materials
Central to the Convention is the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), a document, maintained across the ship's life, that identifies hazardous materials in the structure and equipment. It is verified by survey and underpins safe handling at recycling.
Recycling done right
When a ship is recycled, it is to be handled at an authorized facility working to an approved Ship Recycling Plan, so that hazardous materials are managed safely and workers and the environment are protected. The framework brings transparency and accountability to a stage of the ship's life that was long opaque.
What it means now
With the Convention in force, maintaining an accurate IHM is part of ordinary compliance, not just an end-of-life concern. Owners benefit from keeping the inventory current and verifiable throughout the vessel's operating life.