Why are IHM Surveys Important?

The Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) is a structured document that provides detailed information on hazardous materials present on a ship. It is a vital component of ensuring maritime safety and environmental protection, aligning with international regulations. During the 2009 Hong Kong Convention, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced the IHM to ensure safe recycling of ships and minimize health risks onboard. All ships weighing over 500GT are required to carry the Inventory of Hazardous Materials. IHM surveys provide ship owners, crews, engineers, managing agents, and workers with an in-depth report of all hazardous materials on board the vessel. This report makes it easier to stay compliant with IMO regulations, including the EU Regulation No 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling and the upcoming implementation of the Hong Kong Convention.

The Value of IHM Surveys

The main materials covered in the IHM survey include asbestos, PCBs, TBTs, ODS, and PFOS. Additional materials such as PBDE, PBB, Mercury, and Lead may be identified in the report. The IHM Survey consists of several parts: Part 1 covers materials contained in ship structure and equipment, while Parts II and III address operationally generated wastes and stores, respectively. These surveys are crucial for newly built, active ships, vessels undergoing major refurbishment, or those being sent for recycling in accordance with the Ships Recycling Regulations (SRR).

Viswa Digital's IHM program will provide:

  • Easy collation of necessary information by our expert team.
  • Assessment of vessel information - Visual Sampling Check Plan (VSCP).
  • Onboard Verification and Sampling Survey to validate the information within the VSCP.
  • Sample analysis along with the interpretation of analysis results.
  • IHM Report delivery in classification specific format, where required.

As part of our IHM Surveys, we provide:

  • IHM Report and Certification
  • User-Friendly and Flexible IHM Maintenance Software
  • Materials Declarations and Supporting Documents
  • Supplier Agreement
  • Asbestos-Free Declaration
  • REACH, RoHS, and Conflict Minerals Documents

Benefits of Choosing The Viswa Group

According to IMO regulations, the IHM must undergo annual verification to ensure it remains up-to-date. Vessels also need to be re-surveyed every five years to maintain compliance. The Viswa Group’s condition monitoring and surveying teams assist in:

  • Ensuring compliance with both the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the IMO MEPC.269 (68) requirements.
  • Improving staff safety and operational efficiency.
  • Detecting small variations early and making better predictions of faults.
  • Building intelligent analysis over time for a better understanding of equipment.
  • Preventing catastrophic failures and saving costs on downtime.
  • Scheduling maintenance whenever necessary.

Industries We Serve

The Viswa Group’s highly experienced Hazmat experts provide Hazmat inspection, consultancy, and management services to the Marine Industry.

Marine

IHM Compliance on Demand, on Your Schedule

IHM surveys can take place while the vessel is at sea or in port. With our global footprint, our Viswa Digital team is available at most ports worldwide.

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