Tag: IHM

IMO has updated its Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), published as Resolution MEPC.379(80) which now include cybutryne as a substance to be included in the ship’s IHMs, if present on the ship. 

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Henning Gramann, CEO, GSR Services GmbH, gave a presentation focusing on the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM). IHM is a document outlining all the existing hazardous material onboard ships.

Liberia Maritime Authority issued a Marine Operations Note to provide information and practical guidance for shipowners, operators, recognized organizations and masters on a cost-efficient, streamlined and quality focused approach to the development and maintenance of inventories of hazardous materials (referred to as “the IHM”).

Earlier this year, IMO adopted a resolution including the 2023 Guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) to ensure compliance with regulation 5 of the Hong Kong Convention. 

According to DNV, to meet the EU Ship Recycling Regulations, shipowners shall implement procedures for maintenance of IHM throughout the operational life of their vessels. 

Ship Recycling. Basically just an expression. Quite amazing though how much content there is behind these two words, notes Mrs. Jessica Röttmer, Ship Recycling Engineer, GSR Services.

The 'hot phase' of IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) development seems to be over. The pressing issue nowadays is respective maintenance of the same. A topic very much underestimated and surely unwanted, notes Mrs. Jessica Röttmer, Ship Recycling Engineer, GSR Services.

Nobody is happy about IHM-compliance, but is a legal requirement which requires transparent and knowledge-based approaches for maritime suppliers and shipowners. The processing and handling of huge number of documents over decades requires trusted partners and a digital tool, highlights Henning Gramann, CEO at GSR Services GmbH.

RMI issued a Technical Circular conveying its exceptional agreement for remote surveys/sampling to be conducted onboard RMI-flagged vessels with respect to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) required under EU Regulation 1257/2013, when, due to COVID-19 restrictions, onboard attendance is not possible.

The shipping industry has its eyes on the upcoming EU Ship Recycling Regulation, while the European Commission issued a notice to assist the industry keep up with what is needed to comply with the IHM regulation.