Reliable information about on-board hazardous materials is crucial for the safe and environmentally sound decommissioning and recycling of ships and installations. The preparation of such information is also of vital importance for maintaining a safe working environment during operations.

Purpose

The preparation of the inventory of hazardous materials is a fundamental requirement of the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling, adopted in May 2009. It makes it possible to take effective measures for reducing the risks posed to yard workers and the environment when the ship is demolished.

Benefits

DNV’s approach to the preparation of an IHM for existing vessels leaves a minimum of work to the ship owner by taking care of all the required steps for establishing information as an Expert Party. The resulting IHM is compliant with the IMO requirements and will make it easier for a contracting recycling facility to implement targeted and cost-effective steps to deal with the specific hazards, as wellas for the operator to take action to safeguard the crew’s working environment during the remaining period of operation.

Features

An inventory of hazardous materials includes:

• IHM pre-planning; including a review of the documentation, preparation of the visual/sampling check plan, communication and planning along with the vessel's management and arrangements relating to laboratories
• On-site survey; including visual inspection, spot check material sampling, a review of on-board records and communication with on-board personnel
• Organising an analysis of material samples using external laboratories

• Interpretation of results and issuance of the IHM report

In addition, DNV can offer the following alternatives:

• Inventory services for selected items of the IHM; for instance an Asbestos Survey to meet applicable working environment requirements
• Assessment of recycling yards

• IHM Approval and Verification services, including future statutory services

In addition, DNV can offer the following alternatives:

• Inventory services for selected items of the IHM; for instance an Asbestos Survey to meet applicable working environment requirements
• Assessment of recycling yards

• IHM Approval and Verification services, including future statutory services