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IHMs for ships: An urgent but forgotten matter?

IHMs for ships: An urgent but forgotten matter?

04/11/19

During the last SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum, Gunther Zeitzmann, Ship Recycling Engineer and member of the International HazMat Association (IHMA), highlighted the importance of preparation, certification and maintenance of an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) for compliance with the requirements of Hong Kong Convention and EU-Ship Recycling Regulation. He further referred to key steps for effective development of IHM and certification; the operations and maintenance of the IHM and the importance of control with flags, classes and PSC.

Technical and procedural guidance on ship-recycling inspection

Technical and procedural guidance on ship-recycling inspection

15/10/19

EMSA published a practice guide on ship recycling inspections in order to assist the Member States and their designated inspectors, including reference document that provides both technical information and procedural guidance thus contributing to harmonised implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the SRR and the PSC Directive.

Inventory of Hazardous Materials: Common sense or witchcraft?

Inventory of Hazardous Materials: Common sense or witchcraft?

05/09/19

As the EU Ship Recycling Regulation is to take effect in 2020, stakeholders should stand up to their responsibilities and IHM Service suppliers should create effective procedures to promote compliance, argues Consulting Engineer Stefanos Magoulas.

IHM and Sustainable Shipping: Key challenges

IHM and Sustainable Shipping: Key challenges

22/05/19

It seems that lately the all-consuming, requirements of 2020 sulphur cap are somehow overshadowing those of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) which are crucial for ensuring green and sustainable shipping as well, in the ship recycling field though. IHM is one of the most important documents in planning the recycling process of a ship.

142 ships beached in South Asian yards in Q1 2019

142 ships beached in South Asian yards in Q1 2019

11/04/19

There were a total of 181 ships broken in the first quarter of 2019, according to figures released by NGO Shipbreaking Platform. Of these, 142 ships were sold to the beaches of South Asia. Meanwhile, between January and March, three workers lost their lives and four were severely injured in Bangladesh. 

EU accused of protectionism on ship recycling

EU accused of protectionism on ship recycling

10/04/19

BIMCO issued a report according to which only 9 out of 26 shipyards on the EU list of approved recycling facilities are realistically open for ship recycling. From the 26 shipyards, only 3 are in the position of recycling a large ship, as a Panamax-sized vessels or even larger.

Grieg Star recycles first ship under new EU regulations

Grieg Star recycles first ship under new EU regulations

20/02/19

‘Star Gran’, a cargo vessel that belongs to Grieg Star, is the first vessel in the company to be sent for recycling, under the new EU recycling regulations. According to the Norwegian shipping company, the vessel began the recycling at Leyal Ship Recycling Group in Turkey, on February 20.

Oldendorff Carriers begins work ahead EU ship recycling regulation

Oldendorff Carriers begins work ahead EU ship recycling regulation

20/02/19

German dry bulk shipping operator Oldendorff Carriers said it has entered into an agreement with GSR Services and Korean Register (KR) for the development and certification of Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) for their fleet for meeting tight EU ship recycling regulation.

How to make the future of ship recycling more responsible

How to make the future of ship recycling more responsible

11/02/19

At the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit last October, the Sustainable Shipping Initiative sat down with industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in shipping, explains Mr. Andrew Stephens, Executive Director, SSI and Nicole Rencoret, Head of Communications and Development, SSI.

Another Dutch ship owner fined for beaching in India

Another Dutch ship owner fined for beaching in India

22/01/19

The Dutch court has imposed a fine of 780.000 EUR to the Dutch ship owner Holland Maas Scheepvaart Beheer II BV for having beached a ship for scrapping in India. The company also paid a settlement of 2.2 million EUR, totaling to a price tag of almost 3 million EUR.

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