Improper handling of hazardous materials can impact crew safety, and if not recorded properly, can expose an owner to risk and liability.

Owners are faced with complying with EU Ship Recycling regulations and preparing for future IMO requirements.

The primary regulations impacting the inventory of hazardous material are

• The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, not yet in force, and
• The EU Regulation No 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU SRR), which entered into force on 30 December 2013 and is applicable to offshore and marine vessels (including mobile offshore units) flagged with EU Member States and certain non-EU flagged vessels calling on EU ports.