Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) Archives - SHIP IP LTD

Verifavia, the global leader in carbon emissions verification services to the maritime and aviation industries, has sold a majority stake to Normec, the leading Dutch testing, inspection and certification organisation.

This strategic transaction will greatly reinforce Normec’s sustainability offering and marks a key milestone in the company’s development with its entry in the French market. Normec’s sustainability services include, among others, biodegradability and compostability and ecotoxicity testing, waste and recycling management, and air, soil and water analyses.

Julien Dufour, President of Verifavia Group – which also provides preparation and maintenance services for Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) on board vessels – revealed that his company had received several offers from global organisations during the acquisition process. However, the board chose Normec because it shared the same entrepreneurial spirit, values and culture.

“We and Normec are both flexible, agile companies that can respond quickly to clients’ requests – which is vital for maritime and aviation companies that need to meet industry regulations on carbon emissions or industry specific legislation such as IHM,” Dufour said.

Dufour added that Verifavia will continue to operate autonomously following the transaction. “Normec’s management wants us to retain the entrepreneurial mindset that has served us so well over the years, which this partnership allows us to do,” he said.

Normec’s purchase of Verifavia gives it a controlling stake in a company that has achieved many milestones since launching in 2010. In shipping, Verifavia was one of the first organisations to offer EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification services, as well as being the original independent verifier to provide the IMO Data Collection System verification for several flag states.

Additionally, Verifavia launched the world’s first real-time Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Dashboard in November 2021, allowing owners, operators and charterers of ships over 5,000GT to accurately measure a vessel’s current and predictive CII rating. The CII dashboard provides guidance for ship efficiency, generating data on the amount of carbon produced and, through its calculator, insight into whether emission levels for a single voyage or reporting period meet industry regulation.

“Verifavia stays agile to new regulatory requirements, such as the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping, and guides its customers through the awareness and compliance process,” Dufour said.

In aviation, Verifavia was the first verification body to be accredited for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). As the world’s leading verifier for the industry, Verifavia serves more than 300 airlines in 100 countries for carbon emissions verification under the EU ETS, UK ETS and CORSIA, giving it an overwhelming global market share.

Another gain for Normec is Verifavia’s IHM service, which supports ships that are subject to the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. Verifavia works with shipowners, managers and class societies to develop and implement an IHM maintenance procedure. The IHM must be updated by a collection of suppliers’ declarations if any non-identical or new machinery or equipment is added to, removed or replaced, or the hull coating is renewed.

For Verifavia, the merger gives it access to Normec’s markets, clients and services – including materials testing sites, building services and laboratories that complement the vendor’s IHM services – in The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Verifavia will also benefit from Normec’s established HR, sales, marketing, IT and finance functions, processes, and procedures, meaning Verifavia can scale its operations, while focusing on service development and delivery.

“We’re particularly excited about tapping into Normec’s advanced IT systems, which aligns with our commitment to developing bespoke software that supports companies across the maritime and aviation industries,” Dufour said.

Joining Normec will create a stronger organisation with knowledge-sharing and career opportunities for employees of both businesses, according to Dufour. “Together, Normec and Verifavia can continue to grow and become even more complete in their services.”

Joep Bruins, CEO of Normec Group, added that the opportunity to acquire a majority stake in Verifavia was too good to miss. “We are very impressed by the position and reputation that Verifavia has built up in the global aviation and maritime markets. The company delivers high-quality services to customers and has a high level of knowledge,” he said.

“Verifavia’s team has extensive experience and expertise. We’re looking forward to working together to participate in the global effort to control CO2 emissions and the carbon footprint.”
Source: Verifavia

No-objection letter (for storage at a 3rd party warehouse)
If your company proposes to store hazardous substances at an approved chemical warehouse, please attach a letter of consent from the warehouse (along with company letterhead) stating the name, percentage and maximum quantity of hazardous substances to allow for storage at the stated premises.

No. and Capacity of Fixed Storage Tanks
Please indicate the number and capacity of the tank(s), along with the hazardous substances intended to be stored in the bulk tank. The Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) for the bulk tank shall be uploaded along with the application as a supporting document. Alternatively, a certification of the fixed bulk tank from a Professional Engineer is acceptable as well.

Emergency Response Plan to Mitigate a Spill/Release of Hazardous Substances

The plan needs to address the containment/mitigation procedures, the equipment used for mitigation of any incidents involving a spill/release of hazardous substances, the collection and disposal of contaminated waste generated from the incident.

Source: nea.gov.sg

The Partnered Carrier program allows you to send your Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory from India to fulfillment centers in the US. The program enables you to commercially ship your FBA shipments in a cost-effective manner. Once the partnered carrier picks up your shipment, they will handle shipping from customs clearances to delivery to an Amazon fulfillment center. Doorstep pickup and drop-off at a carrier facility in India is available.

Below is a detailed list of program features:

• Integration into Seller CentralYou can book shipments, enter customs information, schedule pickup by the carrier, and pay logistics freight charges directly in Seller Central while creating your FBA shipment.
• Amazon-facilitated shippingYou don’t need to create a separate account with the carrier or do any credit checks to use the Partnered Carrier program for global shipments. Just make sure that your shipment documents and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) documents are ready at the time of pickup. KYC documents establish your proof of identity and address.
• Commercially clearedPartnered carrier shipments will be commercially cleared, with the carrier taking care of both origin and destinations customs clearance.
• Amazon-negotiated rates and seamless paymentsYou can rely on Amazon’s negotiated rates along with seamless Seller Central integrated payments.
• Door-to-door pickup and deliveryOnce you schedule pickup from your location, the carrier will come to your door for pickup and will take ownership for delivery to a US fulfillment center.
• End-to-end trackingYou can track the status of your FBA shipment within Seller Central.
• Express shipping solutionThis program offers an express shipping solution. The average delivery time will be 6 to 8 business days for FedEx International (Priority) and 14 to 16 business days for FedEx International (Economy).

Source: sellercentral

The EU Ship Recycling Regulation came into force on 31 December 2020 and effects any in-service ship of 500 GT or over calling at any EU* port or anchorage (regardless of flag). It requires that vessels hold a valid and certified Inventory Hazardous Materials (IHM) on board.

This also continues to apply under the UK Ship Recycling Regulation (UK SRR), following the UK’s exit from the EU.

IHM is a structured system to control hazardous materials onboard ships and achieve compliance with both (EU SRR) and the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

Source: lr

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Track your IHM in an integrated HM system – all you need to know as a shipowner in relation to inventory of hazardous materials.

Creating an IHM is one of the fundamental practices that keeps the maritime industry safe and sustainable. Prepare and maintain IHM for your fleet with the help of provided templates in SERTICA.

What is IHM?

Inventory of Hazardous Material (IHM) is a document identifying all potentially hazardous materials onboard a vessel. Hidden hazards are identified, located and quantified following IMO Resolution guidelines. The inventory replaces the Green Passport, adopted in the Hong Kong International Convention in 2009, and is a requirement by the EU Ship Recycling Regulation 2013.

Other Frequently Asked Questions about IHM

Ensure compliance with HM Inventory

Completing an IHM is only the beginning of compliance. It is the ship owner’s responsibility to ensure continuous conformity of the inventory in compliance with the following regulations:

• Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (2009)
• EU Ship Recycling regulations (SRR)

Prepare for IHM certification

Manage the hidden hazards onboard ships as a natural part of your internal processes. By setting up a HM system, you ensure a smooth IHM certification.

The preparations include:

1. Research which hazardous materials you have onboard
2. Identify purchase orders containing hazardous materials (e.g. in relation to dry dock and hull painting or asbestos and Ozone Depleting Substances)
3. Send Material Declaration (MD) and Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) templates to your suppliers
4. Set up Analytics Report in SERTICA

Advantages of a HM System

Once you are working in a HM system, the advantages include less administrative work for preparation and maintaining of the IHM. Managing IHM in SERTICA, you can easily identify the hazardous materials on board and get complete transparency for processes such as procurement and maintenance.

Learn more about key features and benefits in the Item Certificate module managing IHM in SERTICA

Why do you need Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)?

It is mandatory for ships operating in the marine environment, which are equal to or above 500 GT to keep an IHM. Navy ships and domestic ships are excluded. The inventory replaces the Green Passport, adopted in the Hong Kong International Convention in 2009. It is a requirement by the IMO RESOLUTION MEPC.269(68) and EU Ship Recycling Regulation 2013.

Source: sertica

The presence of hazardous materials on ships are commonplace and are unlikely to go away as they are necessary for the construction and maintenance of a vessel. Asbestos, for example, is one of the most common materials found on board and is used primarily in the walls and doors of an engine room due to its thermal insulation and fire-resistant properties. However, it is also extremely hazardous when it is broken up and can lead to fatal diseases if inhaled. Long-term exposure to heavy metals like lead or mercury (which can be found in paints, batteries, etc) can also cause irreversible neurological damage.

As awareness of hazardous materials grows in response to the safety and environmental concerns, various efforts have been initiated by authorities to regulate the inventory and management of hazardous materials throughout the lifecycle of a ship, in particular the Hong Kong Convention and the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR).

With the impending deadline for existing ships to comply with the EU SRR set to 31st December 2020, this could be a major cause for concern for all vessels calling at EU ports. That means most of the ocean-going fleet worldwide should comply for all practical purposes or risk restricting the trading options for their fleet. Ships are often fixed for cargo in different parts of the world on very short notice, so make sure that your ship does not get caught out by not meeting the requirements of the different port-states beginning next year.

Source: ship-technology

As people become more concerned about their environment, the shipping community is changing too – to take on a more responsible approach for every single step in the life cycle of a ship. The conventions and regulations adopted by governments across the world are a testament to this change and we, at IRClass, are committed to support your environmental goals.

IMO adopted “The Hong Kong International Convention for the safe of environmentally sound recycling of ships” in the year 2009 followed by the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) in 2013 that requires every ship calling at EU Port to carry an inventory of hazardous material (IHM) verified by the relevant administration or authority and specifying the location and approximate quantities of those materials. (Correct?)

Source: irclass