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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.197(62) – 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials – (Adopted on 15 July 2011) - Annex – 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials - Appendix 5 – Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships - 1 Introduction

1 Introduction

 In order to develop Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials for existing ships, documents of the individual ship as well as the knowledge and experience of specialist personnel (experts) is required. An example of the development process for Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials for existing ships is useful to understand the basic steps as laid out in the Guidelines and to ensure a unified application. However, attention should be paid to variations in different types of shipsfootnote.

Compilation of Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Material for existing ships involves the following 5 steps which are described in paragraph 4.2 and appendix 4 of these Guidelines.

  Step 1: Collection of necessary information;
  Step 2: Assessment of collected information;
  Step 3: Preparation of visual/sampling check plan;
  Step 4: Onboard visual/sampling check; and
  Step 5: Preparation of Part I of the Inventory and related documentation.
Parent topic: Appendix 5 – Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships
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