Section 1 Introduction

1.1.2 This document accompanies the Lloyd’s Register (LR) ShipRight Procedure to obtain IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) certification. The ShipRight Procedure sets out LR’s procedures for undertaking the IHM approval, verification and issuing certification. However, that document provides no detail on the legislative requirements, or the actions that are needed to be undertaken by shipowners to compile the IHM ahead of approval, verification and certification.

1.1.3 It is the shipowner’s responsibility to compile the IHM and provide LR with a completed IHM part I and supporting documentation/evidence against which the IHM can be verified and ultimately certified. LR strongly recommends that a shipowner draws upon expert assistance to compile the IHM, both at build working with the shipyard, and for operational vessels, working with a Hazardous Materials Expert. This is in line with the Resolution MEPC.269(68) – 2015 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials best practice recommendations. Further details on IHM compilation and best practice guidance can be found in Ch 2 Legislation of this document.

1.1.4 Information on the hazards to be recorded in the IHM is detailed in Ch 3 Guidance on the IHM. However, this information is not an exhaustive list from which the IHM should be compiled. Instead it should be used for general information on the typical occurrence of these hazards on board ships and any other legislative controls associated with each hazard.

1.1.5 Finally, LR is able to provide documentation templates to be completed by the shipowner, which are aligned with the legislative requirements. Examples of these documents can be found in the latter part of this guidance note. Blank copies for use can be accessed from the lr.org ship recycling web pages, or your local client manager.