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The Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) is a crucial requirement for shipowners and operators to comply with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the Hong Kong Convention. To remain compliant, vessels must not only have an initial IHM report but also maintain it throughout the ship’s operational life. This is where IHM maintenance requirements become essential.

What is IHM Maintenance?

IHM maintenance refers to the continuous updating and management of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials onboard a vessel. It ensures that any new materials brought on board or removed are documented correctly, keeping the IHM report valid and compliant with regulations.

Why is IHM Maintenance Important?

  1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and IMO’s Hong Kong Convention.
  2. Avoids Penalties & Detentions: Port State Control (PSC) inspections can issue fines or detain non-compliant vessels.
  3. Environmental Responsibility: Helps prevent hazardous materials from being mishandled during a ship’s lifecycle.
  4. Supports Safe Ship Recycling: Ensures a ship’s hazardous materials are accurately documented for safe disposal at the end of its service life.

Key IHM Maintenance Requirements

To maintain a compliant IHM, shipowners must:

  • Regularly Update the IHM Report – Track changes in equipment, spare parts, and materials.
  • Monitor Procurement of New Materials – Ensure suppliers provide Material Declarations (MDs) and Supplier Declarations of Conformity (SDoC).
  • Conduct Periodic IHM Surveys – Schedule IHM verification audits as required.
  • Ensure Crew Awareness & Training – Educate personnel on IHM maintenance procedures.
  • Work with Certified Experts – Collaborate with approved IHM service providers for professional assessments.

Who is Responsible for IHM Maintenance?

Shipowners, ship managers, and designated IHM maintenance officers are responsible for ensuring compliance. Third-party specialists can assist in maintaining accurate records and conducting periodic reviews.

Get Expert Assistance for IHM Maintenance

At Shipip Ltd, we offer expert IHM maintenance services to help shipowners stay compliant with international regulations. Our team ensures that your IHM remains up to date, preventing legal and operational risks.

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Best Maritime Electronic Record Books: Ensure Compliance & Efficiency

Maritime Electronic Log Book: Digital Record-Keeping for Ships

The maritime industry is moving towards digitalization, and one of the key advancements is the Maritime Electronic Log Book. Traditional paper logbooks are being replaced with secure, efficient, and IMO-compliant digital solutions that enhance record-keeping and operational efficiency.

What is a Maritime Electronic Log Book?

A Maritime Electronic Log Book is a digital system designed to replace paper logbooks used for recording essential ship operations. These include entries related to navigation, machinery operations, environmental compliance (MARPOL), crew activities, and safety procedures. The system ensures accurate, secure, and tamper-proof record-keeping, improving regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Why Switch to a Maritime Electronic Log Book?

  1. Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with IMO, SOLAS, and MARPOL regulations, reducing the risk of fines and detentions.
  2. Improved Accuracy: Eliminates handwriting errors and ensures consistency in log entries.
  3. Data Security & Backup: Prevents data loss with secure cloud-based storage and automated backups.
  4. Efficiency & Cost Savings: Reduces paperwork, saving time for crew members and minimizing administrative workload.
  5. Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing paper consumption.

Are Electronic Log Books Approved by IMO?

Yes! The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the use of electronic record books as an alternative to traditional paper logs. Many flag states now recognize electronic logbooks as legally valid documents, provided they meet regulatory requirements.

Features to Look for in a Maritime Electronic Log Book

When selecting an electronic log book for ships, consider:

  • IMO & Flag State Approval – Ensures legal compliance with international regulations.
  • User-Friendly Interface – Simple to use for officers and crew members.
  • Integration with Ship Systems – Compatible with existing ship management software.
  • Data Security & Audit Trails – Protection against data loss or tampering.
  • Remote Access & Cloud Storage – Enables fleet-wide access and secure data storage.

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LIST OF NATIONAL OPERATIONAL CONTACT POINTS

31 January 2025

Regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I requires that oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above and all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above carry an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). Article 3 of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990, also requires such a plan for certain ships.

Regulation 17 of MARPOL Annex II makes similar stipulations that all ships of 150 gross tonnage and above carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk carry an approved shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances.

The latter may be combined with a SOPEP, since most of their contents are the same and one combined plan on board is more practical than two separate ones in case of an emergency. To make it clear that the plan is a combined one, it should be referred to as a Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP).

To help Administrations and shipowners meet these requirements, IMO has produced the Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans, 2010 Edition which includes Guidelines for the development of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEP)  (resolution MEPC.54(32), as amended by resolution MEPC.86(44) – and Guidelines for the development of Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans of Oil and/or Noxious Liquid Substances (Resolution MEPC.85(44), as amended by resolution MEPC.137(53)).

The two sets of guidelines provide that the shipboard emergency plans should include, as an appendix, the list of agencies or officials of administrations responsible for receiving and processing reports on incidents involving oil and/or harmful substances (MSC-MEPC.6-Circ.23). Retaining this most recent update of this list onboard alongside the SOPEP is a mandatory requirement.

Annual and quarterly updates of the List of National Operational Contact Points

The list of national operational contact points for the receipt, transmission and processing of urgent reports on incidents involving harmful substances, including oil from ships, is required to be kept on board alongside the SOPEP.  The updated list is issued annually as an MEPC-MSC.6/Circular on 31 January of each year. Quarterly updates are subsequently issued on 30 April, 31 July and 31 October of each year. The most recent annual circular and quarterly updates are available below for download:

Annual circular:

 


India’s navy said its commandos have secured a bulk carrier after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea.

The Liberian-flagged capesize Lila Norfolk was boarded on January 4 by six armed people while underway in waters some 460 nautical miles off Somalia.

The warship INS Chennai and a naval aircraft were deployed to assist the 170,000 dwt vessel and managed to establish contact with it on Friday morning.

The navy said Friday that 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, were rescued and that it had not found any pirates on board after they intercepted the vessel.

“The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the forceful warning by the Indian Navy, marine patrol aircraft, of interception by an Indian Naval warship,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.

The vessel, owned by the Dubai-based Lila Global was destined for Khalifa bin Salman in Bahrain.

“We want to thank the agencies that assisted in their rescue in particular the Indian Navy, Capt Rohit Bajpai, director IFC-IOR and the officials of DG Shipping. We also want to thank the professionalism of our crew who reacted safely and responsibly under the circumstances. We will provide more updates as more information becomes available to us,” said Steve Kunzer CEO of Lila Global.

Piracy was rampant off Somalia for four years from 2008 but then it went dormant for about five years. Recently, Somali pirates have been hijacking several vessels such as dhows and then targeting merchant ships passing by with a view to then demanding ransoms for kidnapped crews.


Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) announced it has taken delivery of another new 24,000 TEU mega vessel.

Named OOCL Valencia during a ceremony at China’s Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd., the newbuild is the seventh eco-friendly 24,188 TEU vessel in a series of 12 ordered by OOCL. It will serve OOCL’s Asia-Europe LL1 service.

YU Tao, Director and Member of Executive Committee of OOCL, said at the ceremony: “Last year, OOCL received a total of six new container vessels and thus rapidly optimized the fleet structure of both OOCL and the group. In the new year, in addition to the OOCL Valencia, more high-quality and high-performance ships will sail from here.”


The largest regional green regulations in the history of shipping came into effect yesterday with the industry included in the European Union’s emissions trading system ( EUETS), a market-based measure that sets a cap on allowed emissions.

From yesterday, vessels visiting EU ports will be required to offset their applicable CO2 voyage emissions through the purchase of an equivalent number of EU Allowances (EUAs).

Clarksons Research has put together a graph estimating EU ETS costs for certain ship types on the basis of this year’s average EUA price of $90 per tonne of CO2 and 2022 trading patterns.

The data shows that for a VLCC heading from Ras Tanura to Rotterdam EU ETS costs will be around $200,000 per voyage next year equivalent to 4% of today’s freight cost, increasing to $0.5m and 10% in 2026 when the regulation is fully phased in at 100%.

The new regulations were branded as “bullshit” and “a complete waste of effort” by one of Greece’s largest shipowners, George Procopiou, while speaking at an event in Cyprus in October.

“We always go to the shipyard, and we try to improve — through air lubrication and new engines, for example. Although our ships are 11 years old, we order a huge number of assets because the new models are 35% or 40% better in consumption. These are the little steps. The rest is just bullshit,” Procopiou said.


The Australian Maritime Safety Agency (AMSA) imposed a 180-days ban on the Chinese-flagged LNG carrier, “CESI QINGDAO,” following a breakdown of the vessel that caused a blockage in one of Australia’s primary LNG export terminals

Scheduled to last until June 2024, this ban was a response to an incident where the CESI QINGDAO, a regular visitor to the terminal, suffered a power failure on November 21st becoming lodged at the export terminal and blocking entry to other vessels. This resulted in substantial losses for Origin Energy, the terminal’s operating energy provider. Origin Energy reported a reduction in production due to the accumulation of a backlog from missing several LNG shipments, ultimately leading to a delay in three shipments.

AMSA declared the vessel “unseaworthy” when discussing the incident with the Australian media.

AMSA collaborated with the vessel’s master and operator, and supervised significant repairs on the ship. These repairs focused on four generators, one of which underwent a complete rebuild under the engine manufacturer’s supervision.

Following the incident, Australian regulators towed the ship out of the terminal and relocated it to anchorage for repairs. The vessel remained anchored for an additional three weeks undergoing repairs, before being towed back to China, where the ship is due to arrive on January 12th.

While AMSA has imposed nine bans in 2023, this ban stands out for its extended duration. AMSA attributed the severity of this action to “the response of the ship’s master and the operator during the repair process”.


The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

 

During October, there were four new detentions of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port.

  1. In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson’s inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) publishes details of the foreign flagged vessels detained in UK ports under the Paris MOU regime each month.
  2. The UK is part of a regional agreement on port state control known as the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU) and information on all ships that are inspected is held centrally in an electronic database known as THETIS. This allows the ships with a high-risk rating and poor detention records to be targeted for future inspection.
  3. Inspections of foreign flagged ships in UK ports are undertaken by surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. When a ship is found to be not in compliance with applicable convention requirements, deficiencies may be raised. Depending on the inspection findings, the vessel may be liable for detention in these cases.

Notes on the list of detentions:

  • Full details of the ship:

The accompanying detention list shows ship’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number which does not change throughout the ship’s life and uniquely identifies it. It also shows the ship’s name and flag state at the time of its inspection.

  • Company:

The company shown in the vessel’s Safety Management Certificate (SMC) or if there is no SMC, then the party otherwise believed to be responsible for the operation of the ship at the time of inspection.

  • Classification society:

The list shows the classification society responsible for classification of the ship only.

  • Recognised organisation:

Responsible for conducting the statutory surveys and issuing statutory certificates on behalf of the flag state.

  • White (WL), grey (GL) and black lists (BL) are issued by the Paris MoU on 01 July each year and shows the performance of the flag State.
  • Deficiencies:

The deficiencies listed are those marked as Grounds for Detention.  Further details of other deficiencies can be provided on request.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-october-2023-under-paris-mou


Mysterious interference on satellite navigation systems in the Indian Ocean. The UKMTO asks the commanders of ships affected by the phenomenon to report incidents, providing as much detail as possible. The origin is currently unknown

 

There is strange electronic interference in the waters of the Indian Ocean between Somalia and the Maldives, affecting satellite navigation systems (PNT). Several captains of commercial ships who travel the routes in the quadrant have reported this. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a bulletin on 14 November inviting the reporting of any information on malfunctions of electronic satellite navigation systems (GPS, AIS and others). In this regard, the organization asks to provide as many details as possible. Consequently, the incidents of this type that have occurred in recent weeks are not isolated cases, but probably a more complex and multifaceted phenomenon. At the moment, however, the origin of the malfunctions is unclear and above all it is not known whether they are accidental or caused voluntarily by someone/something.

 


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