IHM

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IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) is an important regulation in the shipping industry, our consultants have a deep understanding of this process and have helped over 350 vessels create and maintain their IHM.

CCOM is an approved supplier for the most important classification societies.

IHM is a structured document that provides an overview of hazardous materials on ships, such as asbestos and mercury, with the aim of ensuring environmentally friendly recycling and dismantling of ships. It is a requirement to protect the health and safety of workers involved in the maintenance and recycling of ships, and to protect the environment by minimizing the risk of pollution. IHM is divided into three parts, we deliver both IHM Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, ensuring that all aspects of hazardous materials are thoroughly addressed.

Our CCOM consultants have a deep understanding of the process and have assisted over 350 vessels in creating and maintaining their IHM. Regardless of the type of vessel, we have the experience and expertise required to conduct a comprehensive and detailed inspection. With HazMat experts in Iceland, Indonesia and Norway, we are well positioned to serve our customers wherever they are.

CCOM is an approved supplier for several recognized class societies, including:

Rina
Bureau Veritas
Lloyds
DNV

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This is IHM

IHM stands for Inventory of Hazardous Materials.

An important part of the maritime industry to ensure safe and environmentally friendly handling of ships to be recycled or dismantled

A systematic document that provides an overview of hazardous materials present on board ships

IHM is required for ships over 500 gross tons under EU rules and the Hong Kong Convention.

The main goal of IHM is to protect the health and safety of workers involved in ship maintenance and recycling, and to protect the environment by minimizing the risk of pollution.

IHM helps ship owners and operators identify and control hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and ozone-depleting substances.

Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009) and the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR).

All ships over 500 gross tons sailing under the EU flag or visiting European ports must have an approved IHM.

IHM is divided into three parts:

Part I - Provides an overview of hazardous materials found on board while the ship is in operation.

Part II - Documents hazardous materials found in the ship's residues (including waste) after dismantling.

Part III - Summarizes waste products generated during ship operation.

Regular inspections of IHM shall be carried out by authorized inspectors to ensure that the information is up-to-date and accurate.

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