Completing an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), is only the beginning of compliance.

Managed IHM Maintenance Service in Compliance with EUSRR and HKC

DOC – PSC

Managed IHM Maintenance Service is subject to annual Class Verification !
IHM should be kept updated and is subject to PSC verification!

SOC (Statement of Compliance)

After completion of IHM survey, obtaining SOC from Class Society will be mandatory to remain compliant. Any Class Society that has the Flag State approval may issue the SoC.

Software Tool

The EU SRR’s EMSA IHM guidance suggests using a software tool to support both the IHM development and maintenance process as well as the management of all the relevant documents, information and data.

IHM renewal survey


IHM renewal survey is required for every five years after the IHM initial survey.

  • What are shipping companies should do with regard to maintain IHM ?

This is still not a primary focus area for shipping companies as many are still scrambling to complete the initial IHM. This is bit surprising as it is one of the key elements of the EUSRR Of those who have commenced are either doing it a) internally – using their own internal resources or b) Outsourcing the processes to specialist companies using software or manual systems.

  • What is the vadility of SOC ( Statemeng of Compliance) ?

5 years. To renew, you will be required to provide your most recent IHM report and evidence of documentation for IHM maintenance.

  • How we can assist your company so you can maintain the IHM updated ?

SHIP IP LTD have managed to come with agreement with the most reliable and approved IHM surveyors so we can offer to our clients a high quality IHM maintenance service offering crystal simple options to owners :

Option 1 (Fully Managed) (Best Option )

Scope of work:
• Review of the Purchase Orders as received from client together with line items
• Review of monthly maintenance records in case needed.
• Requesting SDoC and MD from Suppliers for red flagged items.
• Scanning the SDoC and MD as per Guidelines from MEPC.269(68) & EUSRR requirements.
• Update and maintain the IHM on our associates Server
• Produce and submit a three (3) monthly updated IHM to client.
• Owners access to online portal where they can view IHM status and download updated report

Option 2 (Partially Managed) :

• Review of the Purchase Orders as received from client together with line items
• Review of monthly maintenance records in case needed.
• Requesting SDoC and MD from Vessel Manager / Purchasing for red flagged items.
• Scanning the SDoC and MD as per Guidelines from MEPC.269(68) & EUSRR requirements.
• Update and maintain the IHM on our associates Server
• Produce and submit a three (3) monthly updated IHM to client.

Annual Fees – Option 3 (Client Managed) :

• Our associates acts as consultant on need basis
• Clients sets up manual/ paper-based version of IHM maintenance and manages the process

  • SHIP IP LTD – Shipping Virtual Services since 2013 !

SHIP IP LTD was established on 2013, since then a number of clients have trusted our services and software solutions. Please complete below form and we would be glad to clarify your queries !

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