Guide for the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

GUIDE FOR

THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1 JANUARY 2016 (Updated February 2016 – see next page)

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Foreword

Foreword
In May 2009, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling
of Ships (Ship Recycling Convention) was formally adopted at a Diplomatic Conference in Hong Kong.
The purpose of the Ship Recycling Convention is to prevent, reduce, minimize and, to the extent practicable,
eliminate accidents, injuries and other adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by ship
recycling, and to enhance a vessel’s safety, protection of human health and the environment throughout a
vessel’s operating life (Article 1). Specific regulations for safe and environmentally sound recycling of vessels
are annexed to the Convention. In order to adopt procedures for facilitating the effective implementation of
the Convention, IMO has been focusing its efforts in developing a set of guidelines for the development of
the inventory of hazardous materials, development of a ship recycling plan, authorization of ship recycling
facilities, and safe and environmentally sound ship recycling etc.
Essential to the implementation scheme of the Convention is the development and maintenance of a document
referred to as the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (“Inventory” or “IHM”), which was previously known
as the “Green Passport” (GP) in IMO Resolution A.962(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling. The Inventory
is vessel-specific and covers the whole life of the vessel, from construction, throughout the vessel’s operating
life up to the time of preparation for scrapping at the end of the vessel’s useful life. The main differences
between an Inventory and a Green Passport is that compared to a Green Passport, an Inventory requires a
more detailed and reasonably accurate account of the listed hazardous substances in the inventory and the
additional procedure of sampling where required, to be carried out for existing vessels.
Since the introduction of the ABS Guide for the Class Notation Green Passport (GP) in March 2011,
several revisions to the guidelines have been adopted by IMO, these revisions have further assisted in a
more accurate preparation of the Inventory.
This ABS Guide for the Inventory of Hazardous Materials supersedes the ABS Guide for the Class Notation
Green Passport (GP), 2011 (Updated February 2014).
For the details of the issuance of a new ABS IHM notation and the conversion of a vessel’s ABS GP notation
to the IHM notation please refer to Subsection 1/7 through 1/11 of this Guide.
This Guide provides the ABS requirements for the review and verification of the initial Inventory for new
construction vessels and existing vessels and also for the maintenance and verification of the Inventory for
a vessel in service. The initial inventory covers mainly Part I of the IHM, as it is the only part that needs to
be maintained during the life of the vessel. The preparation and review of Parts II and III of the IHM are
outside the scope of this Guide. See also 3/4.5.3.
As the requirements in this Guide are aligned to the Guidelines developed by IMO for the Hong Kong
Convention, the IHM notation will enable issuance of “The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous
Materials” when the Hong Kong Convention enters into force. The parts in this Guide which are additional
classification requirements and ABS interpretations of the aforementioned Ship Recycling Convention and/or
Resolution are presented in non-italics “Times New Roman” type style. Under these parts are also, wherever
applicable, ABS interpretations of IMO, IACS and other related instruments.
The application of this Guide is optional. However, recognizing the increasing attention of the maritime
community on the protection of the marine environment and occupational health and safety relating to ship
recycling, which is further supported by Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of
the Council on ship recycling (EU SRR), the compliance with which is considered as a route for early
ratification of the Ship Recycling Convention, designers, shipbuilders, shipowners and operators are encouraged
to apply this Guide.
This Guide becomes effective on the first day of the month of publication.
Users are advised to check periodically on the ABS website www.eagle.org to verify that this version of
this Guide is the most current.
We welcome your feedback. Comments or suggestions can be sent electronically by email to rsd@eagle.org.

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 Table of Contents

GUIDE FOR

THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
1 General ...............................................................................................1
3 Application...........................................................................................1
5 Scope ..................................................................................................1
7 Notation ...............................................................................................1
9 Issuance of the IHM Notation..............................................................2
11 Maintenance of GP Notation and Conversion from GP to IHM
Notation ...............................................................................................2
13 Future Regional or Governmental Regulations ..................................2

SECTION 1 Appendix 1 – EU Ship Recycling Regulation ....................................... 3

SECTION 2 Documents to be Submitted .................................................................. 5

1 Plans and Documentation ...................................................................5
3 Engineering Review ............................................................................8
3.1 Development of Part I of the Inventory for New vessels .................. 8
3.3 Development of Part I of the Inventory for Existing Vessels ............ 8
3.5 When an Additional Survey of Part I of the Inventory is
Requested ....................................................................................... 9
5 Survey .................................................................................................9

TABLE 1A Submittals for the Development of Part I of the Inventory for

New Vessels .............................................................................5
TABLE 1B Submittals for the Development of Part I of the Inventory for
Existing Vessels ........................................................................6
TABLE 1C Annual Survey of Part I of the Inventory ...................................7
TABLE 1D Submittals when Additional Survey of Part I of the Inventory
is Requested .............................................................................8

SECTION 3 Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials ..................... 10

1 Introduction .......................................................................................10
1.1 Objectives of the Guidelines .......................................................... 10
1.2 Application ..................................................................................... 10
1.3 Objectives of the Inventory ............................................................ 10
2 Definitions .........................................................................................10

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 3 Requirements for the Inventory ........................................................ 11
3.1 Scope of the Inventory .................................................................. 11
3.2 Materials to be listed in the Inventory ............................................ 12
3.3 Exemptions – Materials not required to be listed in the
Inventory........................................................................................ 12
3.4 Standard format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials ............. 12
3.5 Revision to threshold values.......................................................... 12
4 Requirements for development of the Inventory ............................... 13
4.1 Development of Part I of the Inventory for new ships .................... 13
4.2 Development of Part I of the Inventory for existing ships .............. 13
4.3 Maintaining and updating Part I of the Inventory during
operations...................................................................................... 16
4.4 Development of Part II of the Inventory (operationally generated
waste) ............................................................................................ 16
4.5 Development of Part III of the Inventory (stores) ........................... 17
4.6 Description of location of hazardous materials on board ............... 17
4.7 Description of approximate quantity of hazardous materials ......... 17
5 Requirements for ascertaining the conformity of the Inventory ........ 17
5.1 Design and construction stage ...................................................... 17
5.2 Operational stage .......................................................................... 18
6 Material declaration........................................................................... 18
6.1 General.......................................................................................... 18
6.2 Information required in the declaration .......................................... 18
7 Supplier's declaration of conformity .................................................. 18
7.1 Purpose and scope ....................................................................... 18
7.2 Contents and format ...................................................................... 19
8 List of Appendices............................................................................. 19

APPENDIX 1 Items to be Listed in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials ............. 20

TABLE A Materials listed in appendix 1 of the Annex to the
Convention .............................................................................. 20
TABLE B Materials listed in Appendix 2 of the Annex to the
Convention .............................................................................. 21
TABLE C Potentially hazardous items .................................................... 22
TABLE D Regular consumable goods potentially containing
hazardous materials ................................................................ 23

APPENDIX 2 Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials ............... 24

Part I............................................................................................................... 25
Part II.............................................................................................................. 27
Part III............................................................................................................. 28

APPENDIX 3 Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory

for New Ships ....................................................................................... 31
1 Objective of the typical example ....................................................... 31
2 Development flow for Part I of the Inventory..................................... 31

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 3 Collection of hazardous materials information ..................................31
3.1 Data collection process for hazardous materials ........................... 31
3.2 Declaration of hazardous materials ............................................... 32
3.3 Example of homogeneous materials.............................................. 32
4 Utilization of hazardous materials information ..................................32
5 Preparation of Inventory (by filling out standard format) ...................32
5.1 "Name of equipment and machinery" column ................................ 33
5.2 "Approximate quantity" column ...................................................... 33
5.3 "Location" column .......................................................................... 34

TABLE 1 Example showing more than one item of equipment or

machinery situated in one location..........................................33
TABLE 2 Example of a switchboard .......................................................34
TABLE 3 Examples of location names ...................................................35
TABLE 4 Example of description of a pipe system ................................36

FIGURE 1 Process of MD (and SDoC) collection showing involvement

of supply chain ........................................................................31
FIGURE 2 Example of homogeneous materials (cable) ..........................32

APPENDIX 4 Flow Diagram for Developing Part I of the Inventory for Existing
Ships...................................................................................................... 37

APPENDIX 5 Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory

for Existing Ships ................................................................................. 39
1 Introduction .......................................................................................39
2 Step 1 – Collection of necessary information ...................................39
2.1 Sighting of available documents .................................................... 39
2.2 Indicative list .................................................................................. 40
3 Step 2 – Assessment of collected information ............................... 44
4 Step 3 – Preparation of visual/sampling check plan+ .................... 47
5 Step 4 – Onboard visual/sampling check ....................................... 51
6 Step 5 – Preparation of Part I of the Inventory and related
documentation ..................................................................................51
6.1 Development of Part I of the Inventory .......................................... 51
6.2 Development of location diagram of hazardous materials ............. 51

Check List (Step 2) Analysis and definition of scope of assessment for

“Sample Ship” ................................................................................................46
Check List (Step 3) Analysis and definition of scope of assessment for
“Sample Ship” ................................................................................................48
Check List (Step 4 and Step 5) Analysis and definition of scope of
assessment for “Sample Ship” .......................................................................52

APPENDIX 6 Form of Material Declaration ............................................................... 56

APPENDIX 7 Form of Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity ................................... 58

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 APPENDIX 8 Examples of Table A and Table B Materials of Appendix 1 with
CAS Numbers ....................................................................................... 59

APPENDIX 9 Specific Test Methods ......................................................................... 63

1 Asbestos ........................................................................................... 63
2 Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) .................................................... 63
3 Ozone depleting substances ............................................................ 64
4 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin compounds as a
biocide ............................................................................................... 64

APPENDIX 10 Examples of Radioactive Sources ...................................................... 65

SECTION 4 Maintenance and Continuity of Part I of the Inventory ..................... 66

1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 66
3 Maintenance of the IHM .................................................................... 66
5 Continuity of the IHM ........................................................................ 66

SECTION 5 Survey of Part I of the Inventory ......................................................... 67

1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 67
3 Initial Survey ..................................................................................... 67
5 Annual Survey ................................................................................... 67
7 Additional Survey .............................................................................. 67

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 Section 1: Introduction

SECTION 1 Introduction

1 General
The importance of an inventory detailing the type, amount, and location of hazardous materials used in a
vessel’s construction and operations is increasingly recognized as a means to enhance onboard safety and
environmental awareness, both throughout the ship’s economic life and at the end of the vessel’s useful
life, when the ship is being prepared for recycling.
This Guide has been developed with the objective of assisting designers, equipment suppliers, shipbuilders,
ship repair facilities, operators and owners in the practical and reasonable formulation and maintenance of
this inventory.

3 Application
This Guide is applicable to new and existing vessels for which an Inventory has been submitted for review
and verification to the satisfaction of ABS, thereby enabling issuance of the notation IHM. Obtaining this
notation would assist owners and operators to comply with Regulations 4, 5 and 10 of the Hong Kong
International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (SR/CONF/45).

5 Scope
This Guide has been developed with the objective of promoting the industry’s ongoing commitment to
providing safe working conditions of the vessel’s crew, protecting the marine environment and in recognition
of the maritime community’s efforts, as a stake holder, assisting in the safe and environmentally sound
recycling of vessels. The Guide includes information on inventorying hazardous materials on new or existing
vessels, conducting verification surveys and the issuance and maintenance of the ABS notation IHM.
This Guide covers mainly the ABS requirements for the review and verification survey of Part I, the hazardous
and potentially hazardous materials in a vessel’s structure and equipment as detailed in the Inventory. Parts
II and III, covering the operationally generated waste and stores are not required to be completed and
hence are not subject to review until a vessel is in the process of being prepared for recycling. However,
see also 3/4.5.3.

7 Notation
At the request of the owner, vessels which have had their Inventory reviewed and verified to the requirements
of this Guide to the satisfaction of ABS Survey, will receive the ABS notation IHM. The requirements in
this Guide for the purpose of obtaining the ABS notation IHM are to be considered as additional to all
other relevant requirements of the ABS Rules and Guides.
Compliance with the applicable requirements of the following IMO documents, specifically with regard to
the inventory of hazardous materials, is a prerequisite:
i) IMO SR/CONF/45, Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound
Recycling of Ships, 2009, in particular with the following Regulations:
• Regulation 4 – Controls of ship’s hazardous materials
• Regulation 5 – Inventory of Hazardous Materials: paragraphs 1-3
• Regulation 10 – Surveys: subparagraphs 1.1-1.3
ii) IMO Resolution MEPC.269(68), 2015 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous
Materials

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Section 1 Introduction

9 Issuance of the IHM Notation

i) The IHM notation is available to vessels contracted for construction on or after the effective date
of this Guide.
ii) The IHM notation is also available to Existing vessels subject to compliance with the requirements
of 3/4.2.3, along with the ABS requirements specified in 3/4.2.3 of this Guide.

11 Maintenance of GP Notation and Conversion from GP to IHM

Notation
i) Those vessels that currently possess a GP notation will continue to be eligible to maintain the GP
notation, provided the requirements contained within the ABS Guide for the Class Notation Green
Passport (GP) continue to be satisfied.
ii) Vessels under construction as of the date this Guide becomes effective may receive a new ABS
notation IHM, provided the GP notation was requested prior to the date this Guide becomes effective.
A vessel is “under construction”, for purposes of this provision, if the contract date for construction
between the shipbuilder and the prospective owner is prior to the date this Guide becomes effective.
iii) Existing vessels that have a GP Notation may receive an IHM notation provided:
• These vessels have Inventories that have been prepared using the procedure for “new vessels”
in compliance with 3/4.1 of this Guide, or
• These existing vessels which currently maintain an Inventory prepared by using the procedure
for “existing vessels” in compliance with 3/4.2 of this Guide, along with their Inventory’s
being reviewed and revised where necessary by an ABS approved external specialist. Refer to
3/4.2 of this Guide.

13 Future Regional or Governmental Regulations

Individual flag Administrations may in the future have in place additional requirements pertaining to the
requirements for mandatorily maintaining an Inventory. When such additional requirements are to be
enforced this Guide will be revised accordingly, considering such additional requirements. See the
following Section 1, Appendix 1 of this Guide.

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 Appendix 1 – EU Ship Recycling Regulation

SECTION 1 Appendix 1 – EU Ship Recycling Regulation

On December 30, 2013 the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European
Parliament and of the Council on ship recycling, amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive
2009/16/EC.
Since the EU SRR is at present incomplete in its requirements in so far as the permitted threshold values
are concerned and is in the process of being amended, for implementation of the requirements of this
Regulation, consideration should be given to the guidelines developed by the IMO (‘IMO Guidelines’) to
support the Hong Kong Convention.
At the time of publication of this present revision of this Guide, it is to be noted that Regulation (EU) No
1257/2013, in addition to Hong Kong Convention requirements, does not permit the presence of the following
hazardous materials:
• Annex I Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)
• Annex II Brominated Flame Retardant (HBCDD)
Furthermore, unlike the Hong Kong Convention that allows new installations containing
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) until 1 January 2020, the EU Flagged ships Regulation (EU) No
1257/2013 does not permit such a relaxation.
To enable ease of understanding the implementation dates of the European Union Regulation No 1257/2013,
reference is to be made to the Table below.

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Section 1 Appendix 1 – EU Ship Recycling Regulation

Comparison Time Line between Regulation EU No 1257/2013 and the HK Convention

Date of entry in to force of REGULATION EU No 1257/2013: SR/CONF/45, Hong Kong
30 December 2013 International Convention
Applicability Specific Stage of Ship Time Line for the Development of Time Line for the Development
to Ships Part I of an IHM of Part I of an IHM
EU Flagged “New ship” means a ship: Date of application: • The H K Convention will
New Ships .1 for which the building The application of the Regulation enter into force only 24
contract is placed on or after will be from the earlier of the months after the date of
the application date of this following two dates. ratification by at least 15
Regulation; or states
.1 6 months after the date that the
.2 in the absence of a combined maximum annual ship • The 15 states should
building contract, the keel of recycling output of the ship represent a combined
which is laid or which is at a recycling facilities included in the merchant fleet of at least 40
similar stage of construction European List constitutes not less per cent of the gross tonnage
on or after six months after than 2,5 million light displacement of the world’s merchant
the application date of tonnes (LDT). shipping and whose
combined maximum annual
this Regulation; or .2 on 31 December 2018
ship recycling volume during
.3 the delivery of which is Art. 32(1); the preceding 10 years
on or after 30 months after constitutes not less than three
the application date of this per cent of the gross tonnage
Regulation. of the combined merchant
Art. 3(2) shipping of the same states.

EU Flagged "Existing ship” means a From 31 December 2020

Existing ship which is not a new ship. For ships going for recycling an
Ships IHM is to be prepared prior
recycling.
Once the European List of
Recycling Facilities is issued, EU
Flagged Vessels may only be
recycled at facilities listed in the EU
List.
[The European List is to be
published not later than 31
December 2016]
Art. 32(2);Art. 5(2) SP-2; Art 16(2)

Non-EU Is a ship flying the flag of a From 31 December 2020

Flagged third country (i.e. non-EU) Art 12(1)
Ships when calling at a port or
anchorage of a Member State
Art. 12(1)

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 Section 2: Documents to be Submitted

SECTION 2 Documents to be Submitted

1 Plans and Documentation

Section 2, Tables 1A and 1B below show the documents to be submitted to an ABS Engineering office for
review or information and those required to be placed onboard for the initial survey of the Inventory for
new and existing vessels respectively. Section 2, Table 1C shows the documents to be made available onboard
for Annual Surveys and Section 2, Table 1D shows the documents to be submitted to an ABS Engineering
office and placed onboard when an additional survey is requested for the update of Part I of the IHM.

TABLE 1A
Submittals for the Development of Part I of the Inventory for New Vessels
For Review (R) or Placed Onboard
Type of Document Description
Information (I) Ship for Survey (S)
Inventory of Hazardous • Hazardous Materials listed in Appendices
Materials (IHM) 1 and 2 meeting Regulation 4 and 5.1 of
SR/CONF/45 and 3/4.1 of this Guide
• In standard format as per Appendix 2 of
this Guide
• Cover page of the IHM to include the
following details of the ship:
- Ship Name;
- IMO Number;
R S
- International Call Sign;
- Flag State;
- Port of Registry;
- Date of Register with the Flag State;
- Ship Type;
- Shipyard and Hull No.;
- ABSID;
- Ship Owner Name and Address;
Material Declaration One MD for one product using IMO standard
(MD) MD form in Appendix 6 of this Guide. MD
should be prepared for all products regardless I
of the existence of hazmat specified in
Appendix 1, Tables A and B of this Guide.
Supplier’s Declaration Every MD is to be accompanied by a SDoC. A
of Conformity (SDoC) single SDoC may refer to several items of
conformity declarations as long as each item
I
and its related product information and
supplementary information can be clearly
identified. See Appendix 7 of this Guide
Location Diagram of Diagrams to show the location of materials
Hazmat listed in Appendix 1, Table A. See Appendix 1 R S
and Appendix 5 of this Guide

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Section 2 Documents to be Submitted

TABLE 1A (continued)
Submittals for the Development of Part I of the Inventory for New Vessels
For Review (R) or Placed Onboard
Type of Document Description
Information (I) Ship for Survey (S)
Ship Specific Plans General Arrangement plan or details of
I
different locations of the ship.
Maintenance Manual • Details of Designated Person responsible
for maintaining and updating the IHM
• System to maintain and update the IHM
• Records of new installations, repairs, R S
maintenance, modifications to ship
• Records of changes to inventory with
fields for dates and signatures

TABLE 1B
Submittals for the Development of Part I of the Inventory for Existing Vessels
For Review (R) or Placed Onboard
Type of Document Description
Information (I) Ship for Survey (S)
Inventory of Hazardous • Hazardous Materials listed in Appendices
Materials (IHM) 1 and 2 meeting Regulation 4 and 5.2 of
SR/CONF/45 and 3/4.2 of this Guide
• In standard format as per Appendix 2 of
this Guide
• Cover page of the IHM to include the
following:
- Ship Name;
- IMO Number;
R S
- International Call Sign;
- Flag State;
- Port of Registry;
- Date of Register with the Flag State;
- Ship Type;
- Shipyard and Hull No.;
- ABSID;
- Ship Owner Name and Address;
Material Declaration • Where possible
(MD) • One MD for one product using IMO
standard MD form in Appendix 6 of this
Guide. MD should be prepared for all I
products regardless of the existence of
hazmat specified in Appendix 1, Tables
A and B of this Guide,
Supplier’s Declaration • Where possible
of Conformity (SDoC) • Every MD is to be accompanied by a
SDoC. A single SDoC may refer to
several items of conformity declaration as I
long as each item and its related product
information and supplementary
information can be clearly identified. See
Appendix 7 of this Guide
Visual/Sampling Check See example in Appendix 5 of this Guide
I S
Plan

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Section 2 Documents to be Submitted

TABLE 1B (continued)
Submittals for the Development of Part I of the Inventory for Existing Vessels
For Review (R) or Placed Onboard
Type of Document Description
Information (I) Ship for Survey (S)
Report of Is to comprise the following:
Visual/Sampling Check • Visual/Sampling check plan (see example
of check plan in Appendix 5 of this Guide
• Checklist covering:
- At least, items in the indicative list
in Appendix 5 of this Guide,
- Considered spaces, areas, structures,
equipment, fittings, as specific to the
ship and I
- Updated with the results of onboard
check and laboratory sample analysis
results
• Support documents used for the
development of visual/sampling check
report (e.g., ship files, vendor product
specifications, Material Declarations,
laboratory analysis report, etc.)
Location Diagram of Diagrams to show the location of materials
Hazmat listed in Appendix 1, Table A, See Appendix 1 R S
and Appendix 5 of this Guide
Ship Specific Plans General Arrangement plan or details of
I
different locations of the ship.
Maintenance Manual • Details of Designated Person responsible
for maintaining and updating the IHM
• System to maintain and update the IHM
• Records of new installations, repairs, R S
maintenance, modifications to ship
• Records of changes to inventory with
fields for dates and signatures

TABLE 1C
Annual Survey of Part I of the Inventory
Placed Onboard
Type of Document Description
Ship for Survey (S)
Inventory of Hazardous IHM with IHM Supplements if applicable S
Materials (IHM)
Material Declaration MD collected for purchases of materials,
(MD) machinery or equipment, coating renewal and S
spares from the date of the last approval of the
IHM or IHM supplements thereof
Supplier’s Declaration SDOC supporting MD collected from the date
of Conformity (SDoC) of the last approval of the IHM or IHM S
supplements thereof
Location Diagram of Updated diagrams, where applicable
S
Hazmat
Maintenance Manual • Records of new installations, repairs,
maintenance, modifications to ship
S
• Records of changes to inventory with
fields for dates and signatures

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Section 2 Documents to be Submitted

TABLE 1D
Submittals when Additional Survey of Part I of the Inventory is Requested
For Review (R) or Placed Onboard
Type of Document Description
Information (I) Ship for Survey (S)
Inventory of Hazardous IHM with IHM Supplements
R S
Materials (IHM)
Material Declaration MD collected for purchases of materials,
(MD) machinery or equipment, coating renewal and
R
spares from the date of the last approval of the
IHM or IHM supplements thereof
Supplier’s Declaration SDOC supporting MD collected from the date
of Conformity (SDoC) of the last approval of the IHM or IHM R
supplements thereof
Location Diagram of Updated diagrams, where applicable
R S
Hazmat
Maintenance Manual • Records of new installations, repairs,
maintenance, modifications to ship
R S
• Records of changes to inventory with
fields for dates and signatures

3 Engineering Review
Plans submitted to an Engineering office will be reviewed for compliance based on the following:

3.1 Development of Part I of the Inventory for New vessels

i) The Inventory was prepared at the design and construction stage in accordance with 3/4.1 of this
Guide.
ii) The Inventory corresponds to the information indicated on the MD and SDOC.
iii) The Inventory identifies hazardous materials contained in ship structure, equipment and coating,
along with the location and approximate quantity.
iv) Hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A of this Guide are not used onboard the vessel
above their threshold values, unless permitted by the Convention
v) Hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table B of this Guide, when used onboard the ship
above their threshold values, are reported in the Inventory
vi) The Inventory contains diagrams showing the locations of materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A
of this Guide
vii) There is a maintenance manual which is to include the identity of the designated person, a system
for maintaining and updating of the Inventory, records of new installations, repairs, maintenance
and modifications to a ship and records of changes to the Inventory
3.3 Development of Part I of the Inventory for Existing Vessels
i) The Inventory was prepared in accordance with 3/4.2 of this Guide:
a) By a company in the ABS list of approved external specialists; or
b) By the shipowner with the assistance of a company from the ABS list of approved external
specialist (the company engaged has signed off on the visual/sampling check plan and the
report of visual/sampling check)
ii) The Inventory corresponds with the visual/sampling check report.
iii) The Inventory identifies hazardous materials complying with 2/3.1iii).

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Section 2 Documents to be Submitted

iv) The classification of items as “potentially containing hazardous material (PCHM)” are noted in
the remarks column of the Inventory where applicable.
v) Hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A of this Guide, where present in quantities
above the respective threshold values, are reported in the Inventory.
vi) Hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table B of this Guide, complying with 2/3.1v).
vii) The Inventory includes diagrams complying with 2/3.1vi).
viii) There is a maintenance manual, complying with 2/3.1vii).

3.5 When an Additional Survey of Part I of the Inventory is Requested

i) The Inventory has been updated in accordance with 3/4.3 of this Guide.
ii) The Inventory corresponds with the records in the maintenance manual and Material Declarations.
iii) Hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A of this Guide, complying with 2/3.1iv).
iv) Hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table B of this Guide, complying with 2/3.1v).
v) The Deletion of equipment and/or parts of the ship’s structure previously classed as PCHM in the
Inventory were supported with reasons and evidence that the equipment, system and/or area do not
contain hazardous materials or which have subsequently been sampled and found to contain hazardous
material, which have been identified in the revised Inventory or a supplement to the Inventory thereof.

5 Survey
For the requirements for surveys, please refer to Section 5 of this Guide.

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 Section 3: Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

SECTION 3 Development of the Inventory of Hazardous

Materials
Note: Text in italics comes from IMO Resolution MEPC.269(68), 2015 Guidelines for the Development of the
Inventory of Hazardous Materials,

1 Introduction

1.1 Objectives of the Guidelines

These guidelines provide recommendations for developing the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
(hereinafter referred to as "the Inventory" or "the IHM") to assist compliance with regulation 5 (Inventory
of Hazardous Materials) of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally
Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention").

1.2 Application
These guidelines have been developed to provide relevant stakeholders (e.g. shipbuilders, equipment
suppliers, repairers, shipowners and ship management companies) with the essential requirements for the
practical and logical development of the Inventory.

1.3 Objectives of the Inventory

The objectives of the Inventory are to provide ship-specific information on the actual hazardous materials
present on board, in order to protect health and safety and to prevent environmental pollution at ship
recycling facilities. This information will be used by the ship recycling facilities in order to decide how to
manage the types and amounts of materials identified in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (regulation
9 of the Convention).

2 Definitions
The terms used in these guidelines have the same meaning as those defined in the Convention, with the
following additional definitions which apply to these guidelines only.
2.1 Exemption (as referred to in regulation 5 of the Convention) means materials specified in paragraph
3.3 in these guidelines that do not need to be listed on the IHM, even if such materials or items exceed the
IHM threshold values.
2.2 Fixed means the conditions that equipment or materials are securely fitted with the ship, such as by
welding or with bolts, riveted or cemented, and used at their position, including electrical cables and gaskets.
2.3 Homogeneous material means a material of uniform composition throughout that cannot be
mechanically disjointed into different materials, meaning that the materials cannot, in principle, be separated
by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processes.
2.4 Loosely fitted equipment means equipment or materials present on board the ship by the conditions
other than "fixed", such as fire extinguishers, distress flares, and lifebuoys.
2.5 Product means machinery, equipment, materials and applied coatings on board a ship.
2.6 Supplier means a company which provides products; which may be a manufacturer, trader or agency.
2.7 Supply chain means the series of entities involved in the supply and purchase of materials and goods,
from raw materials to final product.
2.8 Threshold value is defined as the concentration value in homogeneous materials.

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HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009
ARTICLE 2
Definitions
1 “Convention” means the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally
Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.
2 “Administration” means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, or
under whose authority it is operating.
3 “Competent Authority(ies)” means a governmental authority or authorities designated by a Party
as responsible, within specified geographical area(s) or area(s) of expertise, for duties related to
Ship Recycling Facilities operating within the jurisdiction of that Party as specified in this Convention.
4 “Organization” means the International Maritime Organization.
5 “Secretary-General” means the Secretary-General of the Organization.
6 “Committee” means the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organization.
7 “Ship” means a vessel of any type whatsoever operating or having operated in the marine
environment and includes submersibles, floating craft, floating platforms, self-elevating platforms,
Floating Storage Units (FSUs), and Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs),
including a vessel stripped of equipment or being towed.
8 “Gross tonnage” means the gross tonnage (GT) calculated in accordance with the tonnage
measurement regulations contained in Annex I to the International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships, 1969, or any successor convention.
9 “Hazardous Material” means any material or substance which is liable to create hazards to
human health and/or the environment.
10 “Ship Recycling” means the activity of complete or partial dismantling of a ship at a Ship Recycling
Facility in order to recover components and materials for reprocessing and re-use, whilst taking
care of hazardous and other materials, and includes associated operations such as storage and
treatment of components and materials on site, but not their further processing or disposal in separate
facilities.
11 “Ship Recycling Facility” means a defined area that is a site, yard or facility used for the recycling
of ships.
12 “Recycling Company” means the owner of the Ship Recycling Facility or any other organization
or person who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the Ship Recycling activity from the
owner of the Ship Recycling Facility and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take
over all duties and responsibilities imposed by this Convention.

3 Requirements for the Inventory

3.1 Scope of the Inventory

The Inventory consists of:
Part I: Materials contained in ship structure or equipment;
Part II: Operationally generated wastes; and
Part III: Stores.

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3.2 Materials to be listed in the Inventory

3.2.1 Appendix 1 of these guidelines (Items to be listed in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials),
provides information on the hazardous materials that may be found on board a ship. Materials set
out in Appendix 1 should be listed in the Inventory. Each item in Appendix 1 of these guidelines is
classified under Tables A, B, C or D, according to its properties:
.1 Table A comprises the materials listed in Appendix 1 of the Convention;
.2 Table B comprises the materials listed in Appendix 2 of the Convention;
.3 Table C (Potentially hazardous items) comprises items which are potentially hazardous to
the environment and human health at ship recycling facilities; and
.4 Table D (Regular consumable goods potentially containing hazardous materials)
comprises goods which are not integral to a ship and are unlikely to be dismantled or
treated at a ship recycling facility.
3.2.2 Tables A and B correspond to Part I of the Inventory. Table C corresponds to Parts II and III and
Table D corresponds to Part III
3.2.3 For loosely fitted equipment, there is no need to list this in Part I of the Inventory. Such equipment
which remains on board when the ship is recycled should be listed in Part III.
3.2.4 Those batteries containing lead acid or other hazardous materials that are fixed in place should
be listed in Part I of the Inventory. Batteries that are loosely fitted, which includes consumer
batteries and batteries in stores, should be listed in Part III of the Inventory.
3.2.5 Similar materials or items that contain hazardous materials that potentially exceed the threshold
value can be listed together (not individually) on the IHM with their general location and
approximate amount specified there (hereinafter referred to as "bulk listing"). An example of how
to list those materials and items is shown in row 3 of Table 1 of Appendix 3.

3.3 Exemptions – Materials not required to be listed in the Inventory

3.3.1 Materials listed in Table B that are inherent in solid metals or metal alloys, such as steels,
aluminium, brasses, bronzes, plating and solders, provided they are used in general construction,
such as hull, superstructure, pipes or housings for equipment and machinery, are not required to
be listed in the Inventory.
3.3.2 Although electrical and electronic equipment is required to be listed in the Inventory, the amount
of hazardous materials potentially contained in printed wiring boards (printed circuit boards)
installed in the equipment does not need to be reported in the Inventory.

3.4 Standard format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

The Inventory should be developed on the basis of the standard format set out in Appendix 2 of these
guidelines: Standard format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials. Examples of how to complete the
Inventory are provided for guidance purposes only.

3.5 Revision to threshold values

Revised threshold values in Tables A and B of Appendix 1 should be used for IHMs developed or updated
after the adoption of the revised values and need not be applied to existing IHMs and IHMs under
development. However, when materials are added to the IHM, such as during maintenance, the revised
threshold values should be applied and recorded in the IHM.

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4 Requirements for development of the Inventory

4.1 Development of Part I of the Inventory for new ships 1

4.1.1 Part I of the Inventory for new ships should be developed at the design and construction stage.
4.1.2 Checking of materials listed in Table A
During the development of the Inventory (Part I), the presence of materials listed in Table A of
Appendix 1 should be checked and confirmed; the quantity and location of Table A materials
should be listed in Part I of the Inventory. If such materials are used in compliance with the
Convention, they should be listed in Part I of the Inventory. Any spare parts containing materials
listed in Table A are required to be listed in Part III of the Inventory.
4.1.3 Checking of materials listed in Table B
If materials listed in Table B of Appendix 1 are present in products above the threshold values
provided in Table B, the quantity and location of the products and the contents of the materials
present in them should be listed in Part I of the Inventory. Any spare parts containing materials
listed in Table B are required to be listed in Part III of the Inventory.
4.1.4 Process for checking of materials
The checking of materials as provided in paragraphs 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 above should be based on the
Material Declaration furnished by the suppliers in the shipbuilding supply chain (e.g. equipment
suppliers, parts suppliers, material suppliers).
To preclude the introduction of non-compliant components in to a vessel’s structure or equipment
after the inventory for the vessel has been prepared, Material Declarations are also to be obtained
for purchases of spare parts that would be included in the vessel’s spares at delivery.
If any of the Material Declarations for spare parts contain materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A
or B of this Guide above the respective threshold values, these spare parts are to be documented in
an appendix to Part 1 of the IHM. When these spare parts are used, Part 1 of the IHM is to be updated
accordingly.

4.2 Development of Part I of the Inventory for existing ships

4.2.1 In order to achieve comparable results for existing ships with respect to Part I of the Inventory,
the following procedure should be followed:
.1 collection of necessary information;
.2 assessment of collected information;
.3 preparation of visual/sampling check plan;
.4 onboard visual check and sampling check; and
.5 preparation of Part I of the Inventory and related documentation.
4.2.2 The determination of hazardous materials present on board existing ships should, as far as practicable,
be conducted as prescribed for new ships, including the procedures described in sections 6 and 7
of these guidelines. Alternatively, the procedures described in this section may be applied for
existing ships, but these procedures should not be used for any new installation resulting from the
conversion or repair of existing ships after the initial preparation of the Inventory.

1 In ascertaining whether a ship is a "new ship" or an "existing ship" according to the Convention, the term "a similar stage of
construction" in regulation 1.4.2 of the annex to the Convention means the stage at which:
.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins: and
.2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material,
whichever is less.

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4.2.3 The procedures described in this section should be carried out by the shipowner, who may draw
upon expert assistance. Such an expert or expert party should not be the same as the person or
organization authorized by the Administration to approve the Inventory.
To assist shipowners identify experts for the development of Part I of the IHM, ABS has developed a
qualification scheme to qualify companies offering this expertize.
ABS will qualify companies based on the following documented procedures:
• Procedures for the development of Part I of the IHM, in compliance with Hong Kong Convention
and Resolution MEPC 269(68) - 2015 Guidelines for the development of IHM; and
• Qualification and training of experts
Please refer to the ABS website (www.eagle.org > Rules and Resources > Recognized Specialists)
for the list of companies qualified as approved external specialists for the development of Part I of
the IHM.
For existing vessels to qualify for an ABS IHM notation, ABS requires shipowners to engage a
company from the ABS’s list of approved external specialists for the development of Part 1 of the
IHM or if shipowners wish to develop the inventory in-house, they are to engage a company from
the ABS’s list of external specialist to carry out visual/sampling checks onboard the vessel (an
expert from the company engaged is to sign off on the visual/sampling check plan and the report
of visual/sampling check)
4.2.4 Reference is made to Appendix 4 (Flow diagram for developing Part I of the Inventory for existing
ships) and Appendix 5 (Example of development process for part I of the Inventory for existing
ships.
4.2.5 Collection of necessary information (step 1)
The shipowner should identify, research, request and procure all reasonably available documentation
regarding the ship. Information that will be useful includes maintenance, conversion and repair
documents; certificates, manuals, ship's plans, drawings and technical specifications; product
information data sheets (such as Material Declarations); and hazardous material inventories or
recycling information from sister ships. Potential sources of information could include previous
shipowners, the ship builder, historical societies, classification society records and ship recycling
facilities with experience working with similar ships.
4.2.6 Assessment of collected information (step 2)
The information collected in step 1 above should be assessed. The assessment should cover all
materials listed in Table A of Appendix 1; materials listed in Table B should be assessed as far as
practicable. The results of the assessment should be reflected in the visual/sampling check plan.
4.2.7 Preparation of visual/sampling check plan (step 3)
4.2.7.1 To specify the materials listed in Appendix 1 of these guidelines, a visual/sampling check
plan should be prepared taking into account the collated information and any appropriate
expertise. The visual/sampling check plan should be based on the following three lists:
.1 List of equipment, system and/or area for visual check (any equipment, system and/or
area specified regarding the presence of the materials listed in Appendix 1 by document
analysis should be entered in the List of equipment, system and/or area for visual check);
.2 List of equipment, system and/or area for sampling check (any equipment, system and/or
area which cannot be specified regarding the presence of the materials listed in Appendix 1
by document or visual analysis should be entered in the List of equipment, system and/or
area as requiring sampling check. A sampling check is the taking of samples to identify
the presence or absence of hazardous material contained in the equipment, systems, and/or
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.3 List of equipment, system and/or area classed as "potentially containing hazardous material"
(any equipment, system and/or area which cannot be specified regarding the presence of
the materials listed in Appendix 1 by document analysis may be entered in the List of
equipment, system and/or area classed as "potentially containing hazardous material" without
the sampling check. The prerequisite for this classification is a comprehensible justification
such as the impossibility of conducting sampling without compromising the safety of the
ship and its operational efficiency).
4.2.7.2 Visual/sampling checkpoints should be all points where:
.1 the presence of materials to be considered for the Inventory Part I as listed in appendix 1
is likely;
.2 the documentation is not specific; or
.3 materials of uncertain composition were used.
To preclude the introduction of non-compliant components into a vessel’s structure or equipment
after the inventory for the ship is prepared, the visual/sampling check plan is to include checking
of spare parts onboard the ship that may be used for the vessel’s structure or equipment.
If any of the spare parts for the vessel’s structure or equipment onboard the ship are found to
contain materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A or B of this Guide above their respective threshold
values, these spar e parts are to be documented in an appendix to Part I of the IHM. When these
spare parts are used, Part I of the IHM is to be updated accordingly.
4.2.8 Onboard visual/sampling check (step 4)
4.2.8.1 The onboard visual/sampling check should be carried out in accordance with the
visual/sampling check plan. When a sampling check is carried out, samples should be taken and
the sample points should be clearly marked on the ship plan and the sample results should be
referenced. Materials of the same kind may be sampled in a representative manner. Such materials
are to be checked to ensure that they are of the same kind. The sampling check should be carried
out drawing upon expert assistance.
Photographic evidence is to be included along with the check and assignment of materials that are
considered to be of the same kind for the purpose of taking representative samples.
4.2.8.2 Any uncertainty regarding the presence of hazardous materials should be clarified by a
visual/sampling check. Checkpoints should be documented in the ship's plan and may be supported
by photographs.
4.2.8.3 If the equipment, system and/or area of the ship are not accessible for a visual check or
sampling check, they should be classified as "potentially containing hazardous material". The
prerequisite for such classification should be the same prerequisite as in section 4.2.7. Any equipment,
system and/or area classed as "potentially containing Hazardous Material" may be investigated
or subjected to a sampling check at the request of the shipowner during a later survey (e.g. during
repair, refit or conversion).
4.2.9 Preparation of Part I of the Inventory and related documentation (step 5)
If any equipment, system and/or area is classed as either "containing hazardous material" or
"potentially containing hazardous material", their approximate quantity and location should be listed
in Part I of the Inventory. These two categories should be indicated separately in the "Remarks"
column of the Inventory.
4.2.10 Testing methods
4.2.10.1 Samples may be tested by a variety of methods. "Indicative" or "field tests" may be used
when:
.1 the likelihood of a hazard is high;
.2 the test is expected to indicate that the hazard exists; and
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4.2.10.2 Indicative or field tests are quick, inexpensive and useful on board the ship or on site,
but they cannot be accurately reproduced or repeated, and cannot identify the hazard specifically,
and therefore cannot be relied upon except as "indicators".
4.2.10.3 In all other cases, and in order to avoid dispute, "specific testing" should be used.
Specific tests are repeatable, reliable and can demonstrate definitively whether a hazard exists or
not. They will also provide a known type of the hazard. The methods indicated are found qualitative
and quantitative appropriate and only testing methods to the same effect can be used. Specific
tests are to be carried out by a suitably accredited laboratory, working to international standards 2
or equivalent, which will provide a written report that can be relied upon by all parties.
4.2.10.4 Specific test methods for Appendix 1 materials are provided in Appendix 9.
4.2.11 Diagram of the location of hazardous materials on board a ship
Preparation of a diagram showing the location of the materials listed in Table A is recommended
in order to help ship recycling facilities gain a visual understanding of the Inventory.
The location diagram is a necessary submission that is to be included with other documents
submitted for review.

4.3 Maintaining and updating Part I of the Inventory during operations

4.3.1 Part I of the Inventory should be appropriately maintained and updated, especially after any
repair or conversion or sale of a ship.
The maintenance of Part I of the Inventory is to be based on Material Declarations furnished by
suppliers for equipment, parts, material etc.
Material Declarations are to be obtained for all purchases that may impact a ship’s structure and
equipment (e.g. materials, machinery or equipment, spare parts, etc.).
If any of the Material Declarations contain materials listed in Table A or B of 3/Appendix 1 of this
Guide above the respective threshold values, Part I of the Inventory is to be updated accordingly
with the use of these materials, equipment or spare parts onboard the ship.
4.3.2 Updating of Part I of the Inventory in the event of new installation
If any machinery or equipment is added to, removed or replaced or the hull coating is renewed,
Part I of the Inventory should be updated according to the requirements for new ships as stipulated
in paragraphs 4.1.2 to 4.1.4. Updating is not required if identical parts or coatings are installed
or applied.
4.3.3 Continuity of Part I of the Inventory
Part I of the Inventory should belong to the ship and the continuity and conformity of the
information it contains should be confirmed, especially if the flag, owner or operator of the ship
changes.

4.4 Development of Part II of the Inventory (operationally generated waste)

4.4.1 Once the decision to recycle a ship has been taken, Part II of the Inventory should be developed
before the final survey, taking into account that a ship destined to be recycled shall conduct
operations in the period prior to entering the Ship Recycling Facility in a manner that minimizes
the amount of cargo residues, fuel oil and wastes remaining on board (regulation 8.2 of the
Convention).
4.4.2 Operationally generated wastes to be listed in the Inventory
If the wastes listed in Part II of the Inventory provided in Table C (Potentially hazardous items) of
Appendix 1 are intended for delivery with the ship to a ship recycling facility, the quantity of the
operationally generated wastes should be estimated and their approximate quantities and
locations should be listed in Part II of the Inventory.

2 For example ISO 17025.

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4.5 Development of Part III of the Inventory (stores)

4.5.1 Once the decision to recycle has been taken, Part III of the Inventory should be developed before
the final survey, taking into account the fact that a ship destined to be recycled shall minimize the
wastes remaining on board (regulation 8.2 of the Convention). Each item listed in Part III should
correspond to the ship's operations during its last voyage.
4.5.2 Stores to be listed in the Inventory
If the stores to be listed in Part III of the Inventory provided in Table C of Appendix 1 are to be
delivered with the ship to a ship recycling facility, the unit (e.g. capacity of cans and cylinders),
quantity and location of the stores should be listed in Part III of the Inventory.
4.5.3 Liquids and gases sealed in ship's machinery and equipment to be listed in the Inventory
If any liquids and gases listed in Table C of appendix 1 are integral in machinery and equipment
on board a ship, their approximate quantity and location should be listed in Part III of the
Inventory. However, small amounts of lubricating oil, anti-seize compounds and grease which are
applied to or injected into machinery and equipment to maintain normal performance do not fall
within the scope of this provision. For subsequent completion of Part III of the Inventory during
the recycling preparation processes, the quantity of liquids and gases listed in Table C of
Appendix 1 required for normal operation, including the related pipe system volumes, should be
prepared and documented at the design and construction stage. This information belongs to the
ship, and continuity of this information should be maintained if the flag, owner or operator of the
ship changes.
Where information is available pertaining to the liquids and gases listed in Appendix 1, Table C,
which are integral within the machinery and equipment on board the ship, their approximate quantities
and locations are to be listed in an appendix to Part I of the IHM to facilitate the preparation of
Part III of the IHM during the preparation of the ship for recycling.
4.5.4 Regular consumable goods to be listed in the Inventory
Regular consumable goods, as provided in Table D of Appendix 1 should not be listed in Part I or
Part II but should be listed in Part III of the Inventory if they are to be delivered with the ship to a
Ship Recycling Facility. A general description including the name of item (e.g. TV set),
manufacturer, quantity and location should be entered in Part III of the Inventory. The check on
materials provided for in paragraphs 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 of these guidelines does not apply to regular
consumable goods.

4.6 Description of location of hazardous materials on board

The locations of hazardous materials on board should be described and identified using the name of
location (e.g. second floor of engine-room, bridge DK, APT, No.1 cargo tank, frame number) given in the
plans (e.g. general arrangement, fire and safety plan, machinery arrangement or tank arrangement).

4.7 Description of approximate quantity of hazardous materials

In order to identify the approximate quantity of hazardous materials, the standard unit used for hazardous
materials should be kg, unless other units (e.g. m3 for materials of liquid or gases, m2 for materials used in
floors or walls) are considered more appropriate. An approximate quantity should be rounded up to at
least two significant figures.

5 Requirements for ascertaining the conformity of the Inventory

5.1 Design and construction stage

The conformity of Part I of the Inventory at the design and construction stage should be ascertained by
reference to the collected Supplier's Declaration of Conformity described in Section 7 and the related
Material Declarations collected from suppliers.

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5.2 Operational stage

Shipowners should implement the following measures in order to ensure the conformity of Part I of the
Inventory:
.1 to designate a person as responsible for maintaining and updating the Inventory (the designated
person may be employed ashore or on board);
.2 the designated person, in order to implement paragraph 4.3.2, should establish and supervise a
system to ensure the necessary updating of the Inventory in the event of new installation;
.3 to maintain the Inventory including dates of changes or new deleted entries and the signature of
the designated person; and
.4 to provide related documents as required for the survey or sale of the ship.
A maintenance manual is to be maintained onboard as indicated in Section 2, Tables 1A and 1B.

6 Material declaration

6.1 General
Suppliers to the shipbuilding industry should identify and declare whether or not the materials listed in
Table A or Table B are present above the threshold value specified in Appendix 1 of these guidelines.
However, this provision does not apply to chemicals which do not constitute a part of the finished product.

6.2 Information required in the declaration

6.2.1 At a minimum the following information is required in the Material Declaration:
.1 date of declaration;
.2 Material Declaration identification number;
.3 supplier's name;
.4 product name (common product name or name used by manufacturer);
.5 product number (for identification by manufacturer);
.6 declaration of whether or not the materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of
these guidelines are present in the product above the threshold value stipulated in
Appendix 1 of these guidelines; and
.7 mass of each constituent material listed in Table A and/or Table B of Appendix 1 of these
guidelines if present above threshold value.
6.2.2 An example of the Material Declaration is shown in Appendix 6.
The submission of an MSDS for hazardous material is not acceptable in lieu of a Material Declaration.
MSDS may be accepted as a supplement to a Material Declaration.

7 Supplier's declaration of conformity

7.1 Purpose and scope

7.1.1 The purpose of the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity is to provide assurance that the related
Material Declaration conforms to Section 6.2, and to identify the responsible entity.
7.1.2 The Supplier's Declaration of Conformity remains valid as long as the products are present on
board.

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7.1.3 The supplier compiling the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity should establish a company
policy 3. The company policy on the management of the chemical substances in products which the
supplier manufactures or sells should cover:
.1 Compliance with law:
The regulations and requirements governing the management of chemical substances in
products should be clearly described in documents which should be kept and maintained;
and
.2 Obtaining of information on chemical substance content:
In procuring raw materials for components and products, suppliers should be selected
following an evaluation, and the information on the chemical substances they supply
should be obtained.

7.2 Contents and format

7.2.1 The Supplier's Declaration of Conformity should contain the following:
.1 unique identification number;
.2 name and contact address of the issuer;
.3 identification of the subject of the Declaration of Conformity (e.g. name, type, model
number, and/or other relevant supplementary information);
.4 statement of conformity;
.5 date and place of issue; and
.6 signature (or equivalent sign of validation), name and function of the authorized person(s)
acting on behalf of the issuer.
7.2.2 An example of the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity is shown in appendix 7.

8 List of Appendices
Appendix 1 Items to be listed in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
Appendix 2 Standard format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
Appendix 3 Example of the development process for part I of the Inventory for new ships
Appendix 4 Flow diagram for developing part I of the Inventory for existing ships
Appendix 5 Example of the development process for part I of the Inventory for existing ships
Appendix 6 Form of Material Declaration
Appendix 7 Form of Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Appendix 8 Examples of Table A and Table B materials of Appendix 1 with CAS-numbers
Appendix 9 Specific test methods
Appendix 10 Examples of radioactive sources

3 A recognized quality management system may be utilized.

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APPENDIX 1 Items to be Listed in the Inventory of Hazardous

Materials
TABLE A
Materials listed in appendix 1 of the Annex to the Convention
Inventory Threshold Value
No. Materials
Part I Part II Part III

A-1 Asbestos X 0.1% 4

A-2 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) X 50 mg/kg 5
CFCs X
Halons X
Other fully halogenated CFCs X
Carbon Tetrachloride X
Ozone Depleting 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform) X No threshold
A-3
Substances* value 6
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) (b) X
Hydrobromofluorocarbons X
Methyl Bromide X
Bromochloromethane X
X 2,500 mg total
A-4 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin compounds as a biocide
tin/kg 7
* The Hong Kong Convention allows new installations containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) until 1 January 2020. The
product contacting HCFC should be listed in the Inventory.

4 In accordance with regulation 4 of the Convention, for all ships, new installation of materials which contain asbestos shall be

prohibited. According to the UN recommendation "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)"
adopted by the United Nations Economic and Social Council's Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS), the UN's Sub-Committee of Experts, in 2002 (published in 2003),
carcinogenic mixtures classified as Category 1A (including asbestos mixtures) under the GHS are required to be labelled as
carcinogenic if the ratio is more than 0.1%. However, if 1% is applied, this threshold value should be recorded in the Inventory and, if
available, the Material Declaration and can be applied not later than five years after the entry into force of the Convention. The
threshold value of 0.1% need not be retroactively applied to those Inventories and Material Declarations.
5 In accordance with regulation 4 of the Convention, for all ships, new installation of materials which contain PCBs shall be

prohibited. The Organization set 50 mg/kg as the threshold value referring to the concentration level at which wastes, substances and
articles containing, consisting of or contaminated with PCB are characterized as hazardous under the Basel Convention.
6"No threshold value" is in accordance with the Montreal Protocol for reporting ODS. Unintentional trace contaminants should not
be listed in the Material Declarations and in the Inventory.
7 This threshold value is based on the Guidelines for brief sampling of anti-fouling systems on ships (resolution MEPC.104(49)).

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TABLE B
Materials listed in Appendix 2 of the Annex to the Convention
Inventory Threshold Value
No. Materials Part I Part Part
II III

B-1 Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds X 100 mg/kg 8

B-2 Hexavalent Chromium and Hexavalent Chromium Compounds X 1,000 mg/kg8
B-3 Lead and Lead Compounds X 1,000 mg/kg8
B-4 Mercury and Mercury Compounds X 1,000 mg/kg8
B-5 Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBBs) X 50 mg/kg 9
B-6 Polybrominated Dephenyl Ethers (PBDEs) X 1,000 mg/kg8
B-7 Polychloronaphthalanes (more than 3 chlorine atoms) X 50 mg/kg 10
B-8 Radioactive Substances X No threshold
value 11
B-9 Certain Shortchain Chlorinated Paraffins (Alkanes, C10-C13, chloro) X 1% 12

8The Organization set this as the threshold value referring to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU,
Annex II).
9The Organization set 50 mg/kg as the threshold value referring to the concentration level at which wastes, substances and articles
containing, consisting of or contaminated with PBB are characterized as hazardous under the Basel Convention.
10 The Organization set 50 mg/kg as the threshold value referring to the concentration level at which wastes, substances and articles

containing, consisting of or contaminated with PCN are characterized as hazardous under the Basel Convention.
11All radioactive sources should be included in the Material Declaration and in the Inventory. Radioactive source means radioactive
material permanently sealed in a capsule or closely bonded and in a solid form that is used as a source of radiation. This includes
consumer products and industrial gauges with radioactive materials. Examples are listed in appendix 10.
12The Organization set 1% as the threshold value referring to the EU legislation that restricts Chlorinated Paraffins from being
placed on the market for use as substances or as constituents of other substances or preparations in concentrations higher than 1%
(EU Regulation 1907/2006, Annex XVII Entry 42 and Regulation 519/2012).

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TABLE C
Potentially hazardous items
Inventory
No. Properties Goods Part I Part II Part
III
C-1 Kerosene X
C-2 White Spirit X
Oiliness
C-3 Lubricating Oil X
C-4 Hydraulic Oil X
C-5 Anti-seize Compounds X
C-6 Fuel Additives X
C-7 Engine Coolant Additives X
C-8 Antifreeze Fluids X
C-9 Boiler and Feed Water Treatment and Test Re- X
Liquid
agents
C-10 De-ionizer Regenerating Chemicals X
C-11 Evaporator Dosing and Descaling Acids X
C-12 Paint Stabilizers/Rust Stabilizers X
C-13 Solvents/Thinners X
C-14 Paints X
C-15 Chemical Refrigerants X
C-16 Battery Electrolyte X
C-17 Alcohol, Methylated Spirits X
C-18 Acetylene X
C-19 Explosives/ Propane X
C-20 Inflammables Butane X
C-21 Oxygen X
C-22 CO2 X
Gas
C-23 Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) X
C-24 Greenhouse Methane X
C-25 Gases Hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) X
C-26 Nitrous Oxide (N2O) X
C-27 Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) X
C-28 Bunkers: Fuel Oil X
C-29 Grease X
C-30 Waste Oil (Sludge) X
Oiliness
C-31 Bilge and/or Waste Water Generated by the After- X
treatment Systems Fitted on Machinery
Liquid
C-32 Oily Liquid Cargo Tank Residues X
C-33 Ballast Water X
C-34 Raw Sewage X
C-35 Treated Sewage X
C-36 Non-oily Liquid Cargo Residues X
C-37 Gas Explosibility/ Fuel Gas X
Inflammability

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TABLE C (continued)
Potentially hazardous items
Inventory
No. Properties Goods Part I Part II Part
III
C-39 Dry Cargo Residues X
C-40 Medical Waste/Infectious Waste X
C-41 Incinerator Ash 13 X
C-42 Garbage X
C-43 Fuel Tank Residues X
C-44 Oily Solid Cargo Tank Residues X
C-45 Oily or Chemical Contaminated Rags X
C-46 Batteries (incl. lead acid batteries) X
C-47 Solid Pesticides/Insecticide Sprays X
C-48 Extinguishers X
C-49 Chemical Cleaner (incl. Electrical Equipment X
Cleaner, Carbon Remover)
C-50 Detergent/Bleach (could be a liquid) X
C-51 Miscellaneous Medicines X
C-52 Fire Fighting Clothing and Personal Protective X
Equipment
C-53 Dry Tank Residues X
C-54 Cargo Residues X
C-55 Spare parts which contain materials listed in Table X
A or Table B

TABLE D
Regular consumable goods potentially containing hazardous materials 14
Inventory
No. Properties Example Part I Part II Part
III
D-1 Electrical and Computers, refrigerators, printers, scanners, television sets, radio sets, X
electronic video cameras, video recorders, telephones, consumer batteries,
equipment fluorescent lamps, filament bulbs, lamps
D-2 Lighting equipment Fluorescent lamps, filament bulbs, lamps X
D-3 Non ship-specific Chairs, sofas, tables, beds, curtains, carpets, garbage bins, bed-linen, X
furniture, interior pillows, towels, mattresses, storage racks, decoration, bathroom
and similar installations, toys, not structurally relevant or integrated artwork
equipment

13 Definition of garbage is identical to that in MARPOL Annex V. However, incinerator ash is classified separately because it may

include hazardous substances or heavy metals.

14 This table does not include ship-specific equipment integral to ship operations, which has to be listed in part I of the inventory.

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 Appendix 2: Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

APPENDIX 2 Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous

Materials 15
This Appendix contains the standard format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM).

15 Examples of how to complete the Inventory are provided for guidance purposes only in accordance with paragraph 3.4 of the

guidelines.

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Appendix 2
Part I

Hazardous materials contained in the ship's structure and equipment

Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

I-1 Paints and coating systems containing materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of these guidelines
No. Application of paint Name of paint Location Materials Approximate Remarks
(classification in quantity
appendix 1)

1 Anti-drumming compound Primer, xx Co., xx Hull part Lead 35.00 kg

primer #300

2 Anti-fouling xx Co., xx coat #100 Underwater TBT 120.00 kg

parts
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Appendix 2
I-2 Equipment and machinery containing materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of these guidelines
No. Name of equipment and Location Materials Parts where used Approximate Remarks
machinery (classification in quantity
appendix 1)

Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

1 Switch board Engine control Cadmium Housing coating 0.02 kg
room
Mercury Heat gauge <0.01 kg less than 0.01kg

2 Diesel engine, xx Co., xx Engine-room Lead Starter for blower 0.01 kg Revised by XXX on
#200 Oct. XX, 2008
(revoking No.2)

3 Diesel generator (x 3) Engine-room Lead Ingredient of 0.01 kg

copper compounds

4 Radioactive level gauge No. 1 Cargo tank Radioactive Gauge 5 Ci Radionuclides:

60
substances (1.8E+11) (Bq) Co
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I-3 Structure and hull containing materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of these guidelines
No. Name of structural element Location Materials Parts where used Approximate Remarks
(classification in quantity
appendix 1)

1 Wall panel Accommodation Asbestos Insulation 2,500.00 kg

2 Wall insulation Engine control Lead Perforated plate 0.01 kg cover for insulation
room material

Asbestos Insulation 25.00 kg under perforated plates

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Appendix 2
Part II
Operationally Location1 Name of item (classification in appendix 1) and Approximate quantity Remarks
generated waste No. detail (if any) of the item

Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

1 Garbage locker Garbage (food waste) 35.00 kg

2 Bilge tank Bilgewater 15.00 m3

3 No.1 cargo hold Dry cargo residues (iron ore) 110.00 kg

4 No.2 cargo hold Waste oil (sludge) (crude) 120.00 kg

5 No.1 ballast tank Ballast water 2,500.00 m3

Sediments 250.00 kg

1 The location of a part II or part III item should be entered in order based on its location, from a lower level to an upper level and from a fore part to an aft part. The location of part
I items is recommended to be described similarly, as far as practicable.
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Appendix 2
Part III

Stores

Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

III-1 Stores
No. Location1 Name of item Unit quantity Figure Approximate quantity Remarks2
(classification in
appendix 1)

m3

kg

kg

Details are shown in

the attached list.
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5 Paint stores Paint, xx Co., #600 20.00 kg 5 pcs 100.00 kg Cadmium

containing.

1 The location of a part II or part III item should be entered in order based on its location, from a lower level to an upper level and from a fore part to an aft part. The location of
part I items is recommended to be described similarly, as far as practicable.
2 In column "Remarks" for part III items, if hazardous materials are integrated in products, the approximate amount of the contents should be shown as far as possible.
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Appendix 2
III-2 Liquids sealed in ship's machinery and equipment
No. Type of liquids Name of machinery or Location Approximate quantity Remarks
(classification in appendix 1) equipment

1 Hydraulic oil Deck crane hydraulic oil Upper deck 15.00 m3

Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

system

Deck machinery hydraulic oil Upper deck and 200.00 m3

system bosun store

Steering gear hydraulic oil Steering gear room 0.55 m3

system

2 Lubricating oil Main engine system Engine-room 0.45 m3

3 Boiler water treatment Boiler Engine-room 0.20 m3

III-3 - Gases sealed in ship's machinery and equipment

No. Type of gases Name of machinery or equipment Location Approximate quantity Remarks
(classification in appendix 1)

1 HFC AC system AC room 100.00 kg

2 HFC Refrigerated provision chamber AC room 50.00 kg

machine
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Appendix 2
III-4 - Regular consumable goods potentially containing hazardous material
No. Location 16 Name of item Quantity Remarks

1 Accommodation Refrigerators 1

Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

2 Accommodation Personal computers 2
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is recommended to be described similarly, as far as practicable.
 Appendix 3: Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for New Ships

APPENDIX 3 Example of the Development Process for Part I of

the Inventory for New Ships

1 Objective of the typical example

This example has been developed to give guidance and to facilitate understanding of the development
process for part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials for new ships.

2 Development flow for Part I of the Inventory

Part I of the Inventory should be developed using the following three steps. However, the order of these
steps is flexible and can be changed depending on the schedule of shipbuilding:
.1 collection of hazardous materials information;
.2 utilization of hazardous materials information; and
.3 preparation of the Inventory (by filling out standard format).

3 Collection of hazardous materials information

3.1 Data collection process for hazardous materials

Materials Declaration (MD) and Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) for products from suppliers
(tier 1 suppliers) should be requested and collected by the shipbuilding yard. Tier 1 suppliers may request
from their suppliers (tier 2 suppliers) the relevant information if they cannot develop the MD based on the
information available. Thus the collection of data on hazardous materials may involve the entire shipbuilding
supply chain (Figure 1).

FIGURE 1
Process of MD (and SDoC) collection showing involvement of supply chain

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3.2 Declaration of hazardous materials

Suppliers should declare whether or not the hazardous materials listed in Table A and Table B in the MD
are present in concentrations above the threshold values specified for each homogeneous material in a
product.
3.2.1 Materials listed in Table A
If one or more materials listed in Table A are found to be present in concentrations above the
specified threshold value according to the MD, the products which contain these materials shall not be
installed on a ship. However, if the materials are used in a product in accordance with an exemption
specified by the Convention (e.g. new installations containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
before 1 January 2020), the product should be listed in the Inventory.
3.2.2 Materials listed in Table B
If one or more materials listed in Table B are found to be present in concentrations above the
specified threshold value according to the MD, the products should be listed in the Inventory.

3.3 Example of homogeneous materials

Figure 2 shows an example of four homogeneous materials which constitute a cable. In this case, sheath,
intervention, insulator and conductor are all individual homogeneous materials.

FIGURE 2
Example of homogeneous materials (cable)

4 Utilization of hazardous materials information

Products which contain hazardous materials in concentrations above the specified threshold values should
be clearly identified in the MD. The approximate quantity of the hazardous materials should be calculated
if the mass data for hazardous materials are declared in the MD using a unit which cannot be directly
utilized in the Inventory.

5 Preparation of Inventory (by filling out standard format)

The information received for the Inventory, as contained in table A and table B of appendix 1 of these
guidelines, ought to be structured and utilized according to the following categorization for part I of the
Inventory:
Part I-1 Paints and coating systems;
Part I-2 Equipment and machinery; and
Part I-3 Structure and hull.

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5.1 "Name of equipment and machinery" column

5.1.1 Equipment and machinery
5.1.1.1 The name of each item of equipment or machinery should be entered in this column. If
more than one hazardous material is present in the equipment or machinery, the row
relating to that equipment or machinery should be appropriately divided such that all of
the hazardous materials contained in the piece of equipment or machinery are entered. If
more than one item of equipment or machinery is situated in one location, both name and
quantity of the equipment or machinery should be entered in the column. Examples are
shown in rows 1 and 2 of Table 1
5.1.1.2 For identical or common items, such as but not limited to bolts, nuts and valves, there is
no need to list each item individually (see Bulk Listing in paragraph 3.2 of the
guidelines). An example is shown in row 3 of Table 1.

TABLE 1
Example showing more than one item of equipment or machinery
situated in one location
No. Name of Location Materials Parts where Approximate Remarks
equipment (classification in used quantity
and appendix 1)
machinery

Lead Piston pin bush 0.75 kg

Engine-
1 Main engine Thermometer
room
Mercury charge air 0.01 kg
temperature

Diesel
Engine-
2 generator (x Mercury Thermometer 0.03 kg
room
3)

FC valve (x Througout Lead and lead

3 20.5 kg
100) the ship compounds

5.1.2 Pipes and cables

The names of pipes and of systems, including electric cables, which are often situated in more
than one compartment of a ship, should be described using the name of the system concerned. A
reference to the compartments where these systems are located is not necessary as long as the
system is clearly identified and properly named.

5.2 "Approximate quantity" column

The standard unit for approximate quantity of solid hazardous materials should be kg. If the hazardous
materials are liquids or gases, the standard unit should be either m3 or kg. An approximate quantity
should be rounded up to at least two significant figures. If the hazardous material is less than 10 g, the
description of the quantity should read "<0.01 kg".

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TABLE 2
Example of a switchboard
No. Name of equipment and Location Materials Parts where Approximate Remarks
machinery (classification used quantity
in appendix 1)

Cadmium Housing 0.02 kg

coating
Engine
Switchboard
control room
Mercury Heat gauge <0.01 kg less than 0.01
kg

5.3 "Location" column

5.3.1 Example of a location list
It is recommended to prepare a location list which covers all compartments of a ship based on the
ship's plans (e.g. general arrangement, engine-room arrangement, accommodation and tank plan)
and on other documentation on board, including certificates or spare parts' lists. The description
of the location should be based on a location such as a deck or room to enable easy identification.
The name of the location should correspond to the ship's plans so as to ensure consistency
between the Inventory and the ship's plans. Examples of names of locations are shown in Table 3.
For bulk listings, the locations of the items or materials may be generalized. For example, the
location may only include the primary classification such as "Throughout the ship" as shown in
the Table 3 below.

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TABLE 3
Examples of location names
(A) Primary classification (B) Secondary classification (C) Name of location
Throughout the ship
Hull part Fore part Bosun store
Cargo part No.1 cargo hold/tank
No.1 garage deck
Tank part Fore peak tank
No.1 WBT
No.1 FOT
Aft Peak Tank
Aft part Steering gear room
Emergency fire pump space
Superstructure Accommodation
Compass deck
Nav. bridge deck
Wheel house
Engine control room
Cargo control room
Deck house Deck house
(A) Primary classification (B) Secondary classification (C) Name of location
Machinery part Engine-room Engine-room
Main floor
2nd floor
Generator space/room
Purifier space/room
Shaft space/room
Engine casing
Funnel
Engine control room
Pump-room Pump-room
Exterior part Superstructure Superstructure
Upper deck Upper deck
Hull shell Hull shell
bottom
under waterline

5.3.2 Description of location of pipes and electrical systems

5.3.2.1 Locations of pipes and systems, including electrical systems and cables situated in more
than one compartment of a ship, should be described for each system concerned. If they
are situated in a number of compartments, the most practical of the following two options
should be used:
.1 listing of all components in the column; or
.2 description of the location of the system using an expression such as those shown
under "primary classification" and "secondary classification" in Table 3.
5.3.2.2 A typical description of a pipe system is shown in Table 4.

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TABLE 4
Example of description of a pipe system
No. Name of equipment Location Materials Parts Approximate Remarks
and machinery (classification in where used quantity
appendix 1)
Ballast water system Engine room,
Hold parts

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APPENDIX 4 Flow Diagram for Developing Part I of the

Inventory for Existing Ships
This Appendix contains a flow diagram for developing Part I of the Inventory for existing ships.

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Appendix 4
Step 1 Collection of necessary information *1 *1 : Documents may include any certificates, manuals, ship's
plans, drawings, technical specifications and information from
sister and/or similar ships.
Step 2 Analysis and definition of scope of investigation *2

Flow Diagram for Developing Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships
(Confirm by sampling
*2 : The assessment should cover all materials listed in Table A,
YES Can you NO check) Appendix 1 of this Guideline; the materials in Table B should
recognize what it contains by be listed as far as practical.
documents analysis? It is impossible to assess all equipment and areas including
*3 those which are assumed not to contain Hazardous Materials
(Confirm by Can you exempt
visual check) sampling analysis according described above.
NO to a criterion? YES Using analysis of available documents based on knowledge and
Step 3 experience, it must be made clear which equipment and/or
Visual Sampling List of Equipment, System and/or Area
areas should be included into the scope of investigation.
Check Plan Check Plan Potentially Containing Hazardous
Material

Preparation of Visual/Sampling Check Plan *3 : Equipment, system and/or area which can not be specified
regarding presence of the materials listed in Appendix 1 of
these Guidelines on the basis of documents can be listed in
the List of equipment, system and/or area classed as
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"Potentially containing hazardous material" without the

Onboard Visual Check, Sampling Check *4 sampling check. The prerequisite for this classification is a
comprehensive justification of the conclusion, such as the
*5 inability to conduct sampling without compromising ship
Was visual-check/ NO safety and operational efficiency.
Sampling Actually possible?
Step 4 *4 : Sampling Check: This means sampling and identification
YES
of Hazardous Material contained in the equipment, systems
Does NO Listing not
it contain Hazardous and/or areas, by laboratory analysis. The sampling Check
Material? necessary should be applied where the presence of prohibited and
restricted Hazardous Material is assumed but cannot be
YES
recognized with analysis of available documentation.
Equipment, system Equipment, system
and/or area classed and/or area classed as *5 : When equipment, system and/or area of the ship
as containing potentially containing cannot be accessible for visual check or sampling check,
Hazardous Material Hazardous Material
Step 5 this equipment, system and/or area is classified as
Preparation of Inventory Part I "Potentially containing hazardous material".
 Appendix 5: Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships

APPENDIX 5 Example of the Development Process for Part I of

the Inventory for Existing Ships

1 Introduction
1.1 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 ships 17.
1.2 Compilation of Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Material for existing ships involves the following five
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.

2 Step 1 – Collection of necessary information

2.1 Sighting of available documents

2.1.1 A practical first step is to collect detailed documents for the ship. The shipowner should try to
collate documents normally retained on board the ship or by the shipping company as well as
relevant documents that the shipyard, manufacturers, or classification society may have. The
following documents should be used when available:
.1 Ship's specification
.2 General Arrangement
.3 Machinery Arrangement
.4 Spare Parts and Tools List
.5 piping Arrangement
.6 Accommodation Plan
.7 Fire Control Plan
.8 Fire Protection Plan
.9 Insulation Plan (Hull and Machinery)
.10 International Anti-Fouling System Certificate
.11 Related manuals and drawings

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.12 Information from other inventories and/or sister or similar ships, machinery, equipment,
materials and coatings
.13 Results of previous visual/sampling checks and other analysis
2.1.2 If the ship has undergone conversions or major repair work, it is necessary to identify as far as
possible the modifications from the initial design and specification of the ship.

2.2 Indicative list

2.2.1 It is impossible to check all equipment, systems, and/or areas on board the ship to determine the
presence or absence of hazardous materials. The total number of parts on board may exceed
several thousand. In order to take a practical approach, an indicative list should be prepared that
identifies the equipment, system, and/or area on board that is presumed to contain hazardous
materials. Field interviews with the shipyard and suppliers may be necessary to prepare such lists.
A typical example of an indicative list is shown below.
2.2.2 Materials to be checked and documented
Hazardous Materials, as identified in Appendix 1 of these guidelines, should be listed in part I of
the Inventory for existing ships. Appendix 1 of the guidelines contains all the materials concerned.
Table A shows those which are required to be listed and Table B shows those which should be
listed as far as practicable.
2.2.3 Materials listed in table A
2.2.3.1 Table A lists the following four materials:
.1 Asbestos
.2 Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
.3 Ozone depleting substances
.4 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin compounds as a biocide
2.2.3.2 Asbestos
Field interviews were conducted with over 200 Japanese shipyards and suppliers
regarding the use of asbestos in production. Indicative lists for asbestos developed on the
basis of this research are shown below:

Structure and/or equipment Component

Propeller shafting Packing with low pressure hydraulic piping flange
Packing with casing
Clutch
Brake lining
Synthetic stern tubes
Diesel engine Packing with piping flange
Lagging material for fuel pipe
Lagging material for exhaust pipe
Lagging material turbocharger
Turbine engine Lagging material for casing
Packing with flange of piping and valve for steam line, exhaust
line and drain line
Lagging material for piping and valve of steam line, exhaust
line and drain line

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Structure and/or equipment Component

Turbine engine Insulation in combustion chamber
(continued) Packing for casing door
Lagging material for exhaust pipe
Gasket for manhole
Gasket for hand hole
Gas shield packing for soot blower and other hole
Packing with flange of piping and valve for steam line, exhaust
line, fuel line and drain line
Lagging material for piping and valve of steam line, exhaust
line, fuel line and drain line
Exhaust gas economizer Packing for casing door
Packing with manhole
Packing with hand hole
Gas shield packing for soot blower
Packing with flange of piping and valve for steam line, exhaust
line, fuel line and drain line
Lagging material for piping and valve of steam line, exhaust
line, fuel line and drain line
Incinerator Packing for casing door
Packing with manhole
Packing with hand hole
Lagging material for exhaust pipe
Auxiliary machinery (pump, Packing for casing door and valve
compressor, oil purifier, Gland packing
crane)
Brake lining
Heat exchanger Packing with casing
Gland packing for valve
Lagging material and insulation
Valve Gland packing with valve, sheet packing with piping flange
Gasket with flange of high pressure and/or high temperature
Pipe, duct Lagging material and insulation
Tank (fuel tank, hot water, Lagging material and insulation
tank, condenser), other
equipment (fuel strainer,
lubricant oil strainer)
Electric equipment Insulation material
Airborne asbestos Wall, ceiling
Ceiling, floor and wall in Ceiling, floor, wall
accommodation area
Fire door Packing, construction and insulation of the fire door
Inert gas system Packing for casing, etc.
Air-conditioning system Sheet packing, lagging material for piping and flexible joint

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Structure and/or equipment Component

Miscellaneous Ropes
Thermal insulating materials
Fire shields/fire proofing
Space/duct insulation
Electrical cable materials
Brake linings
Floor tiles/deck underlay
Steam/water/vent flange gaskets
Adhesives/mastics/fillers
Sound damping
Moulded plastic products
Sealing putty
Shaft/valve packing
Electrical bulkhead penetration packing
Circuit breaker arc chutes
Pipe hanger inserts
Weld shop protectors/burn covers
Fire-fighting blankets/clothing/equipment
Concrete ballast

2.2.3.3 Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs)

Worldwide restriction of PCBs began on 17 May 2004 as a result of the implementation
of the Stockholm Convention, which aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use
of persistent organic pollutants. In Japan, domestic control began in 1973, with the
prohibition of all activities relating to the production, use and import of PCBs. Japanese
suppliers can provide accurate information concerning their products. The indicative list
of PCBs has been developed as shown below:

Equipment Component of equipment

Transformer Insulating oil
Condenser Insulating oil
Fuel heater Heating medium
Electric cable Covering, insulating tape
Lubricating oil
Heat oil Thermometers, sensors, indicators
Rubber/felt gaskets
Rubber hose
Plastic foam insulation
Thermal insulating materials
Voltage regulators
Switches/reclosers/bushings
Electromagnets
Adhesives/tapes

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Equipment Component of equipment

Surface contamination of
machinery
Oil-based paint
Caulking
Rubber isolation mounts
Pipe hangers
Light ballasts (component
within fluorescent light
fixtures)
Plasticizers
Felt under septum plates on
top of hull bottom

2.2.3.4 Ozone depleting substances

The indicative list for ozone depleting substances is shown below. Ozone depleting
substances have been controlled according to the Montreal Protocol and MARPOL
Convention. Although almost all substances have been banned since 1996, HCFC can
still be used until 2020.

Materials Component of equipment Period for use of ODS in Japan

CFCs (R11, R12) Refrigerant for refrigerators Until 1996
CFCs Urethane formed material Until 1996
Until 1996 Until 1996
Blowing agent for insulation of LNG Until 1996
carriers
Halons Extinguishing agent Until 1994
Other fully halogenated CFCs The possibility of usage in ships is low Until 1996
Carbon tetrachloride The possibility of usage in ships is low Until 1996
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (methyl The possibility of usage in ships is low Until 1996
chloroform)
HCFC (R22, R141b) Refrigerant for refrigerating machine It is possible to use it until 2020
HBFC The possibility of usage in ships is low Until 1996
Methyl bromide The possibility of usage in ships is low Until 2005

2.2.3.5 Organotin compounds

Organotin compounds include tributyl tins (TBT), triphenyl tins (TPT) and tributyl tin oxide
(TBTO). Organotin compounds have been used as anti-fouling paint on ships' bottoms
and the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
(AFS Convention) stipulates that all ships shall not apply or re-apply organotin compounds
after 1 January 2003, and that, after 1 January 2008, all ships shall either not bear such
compounds on their hulls or shall bear a coating that forms a barrier preventing such
compounds from leaching into the sea. The above-mentioned dates may have been
extended by permission of the Administration bearing in mind that the AFS Convention
entered into force on 17 September 2008.

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2.2.4 Materials listed in Table B

For existing ships it is not obligatory for materials listed in Table B to be listed in Part I of the
Inventory. However, if they can be identified in a practical way, they should be listed in the Inventory,
because the information will be used to support ship recycling processes. The Indicative list of
materials listed in Table B is shown below:

Materials Component of equipment

Cadmium and cadmium Plating film, bearing
compounds
Hexavalent chromium Plating film
compounds
Mercury and mercury Fluorescent light, mercury lamp, mercury cell, liquid-level
compounds switch, gyro compass, thermometer, measuring tool, manganese
cell, pressure sensors, light fittings, electrical switches, fire
detectors
Lead and lead compounds Corrosion resistant primer, solder (almost all electric
appliances contain solder), paints, preservative coatings, cable
insulation, lead ballast, generators
Polybrominated biphenyls Non-flammable plastics
(PBBs)
Polybrominated diphenyl Non-flammable plastics
ethers (PBDE)
Polychlorinated naphthalenes Paint, lubricating oil
Radioactive substances Refer to appendix 10
Certain shortchain Non-flammable plastics
chlorinated paraffins

3 Step 2 – Assessment of collected information

Preparation of a checklist is an efficient method for developing the Inventory for existing ships in order to
clarify the results of each step. Based on collected information including the indicative list mentioned in
step 1, all equipment, systems, and/or areas on board assumed to contain hazardous materials listed in
Tables A and B should be included in the checklist. Each listed equipment, system, and/or area on board
should be analysed and assessed for its hazardous materials content.
The existence and volume of hazardous materials may be judged and calculated from the Spare parts and
tools list and the maker's drawings. The existence of asbestos contained in floors, ceilings and walls may
be identified from Fire Protection Plans, while the existence of TBT in coatings can be identified from the
International Anti-Fouling System Certificate, Coating scheme and the History of Paint.

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Example of weight calculation

No. Hazardous Location/equipment/ Reference Calculation
Materials component
1.1-2 TBT Flat bottom/paint History of
coatings
1.2-1 Asbestos Main engine/ Spare parts and 250 g x 14 sheet
exh. pipe packing tools list = 3.50 kg
1.2-3 HCFC Ref. provision plant Maker's 20 kg x 1
drawings cylinder = 20 kg
1.2-4 Lead Batteries Maker's 6kg x 16 unit =
drawings 96 kg
1.3-1 Asbestos Engine-room ceiling Accommodation
plan

When a component or coating is determined to contain hazardous materials, a "Y" should be entered in the
column for "Result of document analysis" in the checklist, to denote "Contained". Likewise, when an item
is determined not to contain Hazardous Materials, the entry "N" should be made in the column to denote
"Not contained". When a determination cannot be made as to the hazardous materials content, the column
should be completed with the entry "Unknown".

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Appendix 5
Check List (Step 2)
Analysis and definition of scope of assessment for “Sample Ship”
Quantity of Hazmat
Table Result of Results
Hazardous Name of Manufacturer/Brand Procedure Reference /
No. # Location Component Unit Total Document of check
Materials #1 Equipment No. Name of check #3 Dwg. No.
A/B (Kg) (Kg) analysis #2 #4

Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships
[Inventory Part I.1.1]
1 A TBT Top side Painting and A/F Paints Nil Paints Co/Marine N On Aug. 200X
coating P1000 sealer coat
applied to all over
2 A TBT Flat bottom 3000 Unknown AF Unknown submerged area
m3 before tin free
coating

[Inventory Part I.1.2]

1 A Asbestos Lower deck Main engine Exhaust pipe 0.25 14 Diesel Co. Y M100
packing

2 A Asbestos 3rd deck Aux. boiler Lagging 12 Unknown lagging Unknown M300
3 A Asbestos Engine Piping/flange Packing PCHM
room
4 A HCFC 2nd deck Ref. provision Refrigerant 20.0 1 Reito Co Y Makers Dwg.
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plant R22

5 B Lead Nav. Br. Batteries 6 16 Denchi Co. Y E-300

deck

[Inventory Part I.1.3]

1 A Asbestos Upper deck Back deck Engine room 20 Unknown ceiling Unknown O-25.
ceilings ceilings m2

Notes:
*1 Hazardous materials: materials classification
*2 Result of documents analysis: Y=contained, N=Not contained, Unknown, PCHM=Potentially containing hazardous material
*3 Procedure of check: V=visual check, S= Sampling check
*4 Result of check: Y=Contained, N= Not Contained, PCHM= Potentially containing hazardous material
Appendix 5 Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships

4 Step 3 – Preparation of visual/sampling check plan+

4.1 Each item classified as "Contained" or "Not contained" in step 2 should be subjected to a visual check on
board, and the entry "V" should be made in the "Check procedure" column to denote "Visual check".
4.2 For each item categorized as "unknown", a decision should be made as to whether to apply a sampling
check. However, any item categorized as "unknown" may be classed as "potentially containing hazardous
material" provided comprehensive justification is given, or if it can be assumed that there will be little or
no effect on disassembly as a unit and later ship recycling and disposal operations. For example, in the
following checklist, in order to carry out a sampling check for "Packing with aux. boiler" the shipowner
needs to disassemble the auxiliary boiler in a repair yard. The costs of this check are significantly higher
than the later disposal costs at a ship recycling facility. In this case, therefore, the classification as
"potentially containing hazardous material" is justifiable.

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Check List (Step 3)
Analysis and definition of scope of assessment for “Sample Ship”
Quantity of Hazmat
Table Result of Results
Hazardous Name of Manufacturer/Brand Procedure Reference /
No. # Location Component Unit Total Document of check
Materials #1 Equipment No. Name of check #3 Dwg. No.
A/B (Kg) (Kg) analysis #2 #4

Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships
[Inventory Part I.1.1]
1 A TBT Top side Painting and A/F Paints Nil Paints Co/Marine N V On Aug. 200X
coating P1000 sealer coat
applied to all over
2 A TBT Flat bottom 3000 Unknown AF Unknown S submerged area
m3 before tin free
coating

[Inventory Part I.1.2]

1 A Asbestos Lower deck Main engine Exhaust pipe 0.25 14 Diesel Co. Y V M100
packing

2 A Asbestos 3rd deck Aux. boiler Lagging 12 Unknown lagging Unknown S M300
3 A Asbestos Engine Piping/flange Packing PCHM V
room
4 A HCFC 2nd deck Ref. provision Refrigerant 20.0 1 Reito Co Y V Makers Dwg.
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plant R22

5 B Lead Nav. Br. Batteries 6 16 Denchi Co. Y V E-300

deck

[Inventory Part I.1.3]

1 A Asbestos Upper deck Back deck Engine room 20 Unknown ceiling Unknown S O-25.
ceilings ceilings m2

Notes:
*1 Hazardous materials: materials classification
*2 Result of documents analysis: Y=contained, N=Not contained, Unknown, PCHM=Potentially containing hazardous material
*3 Procedure of check: V=visual check, S= Sampling check
*4 Result of check: Y=Contained, N= Not Contained, PCHM= Potentially containing hazardous material
Appendix 5 Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships

4.3 Before any visual/sampling check on board is conducted, a "visual/sampling check plan" should be
prepared. An example of such a plan is shown below.
4.4 To prevent any incidents during the visual/sampling check, a schedule should be established to eliminate
interference with other ongoing work on board. To prevent potential exposure to Hazardous Materials
during the visual/sampling check, safety precautions should be in place on board. For example, sampling
of potential asbestos containing materials could release fibers into the atmosphere. Therefore, appropriate
personnel safety and containment procedures should be implemented prior to sampling.
4.5 Items listed in the visual/sampling check should be arranged in sequence so that the onboard check is
conducted in a structured manner (e.g. from a lower level to an upper level and from a fore part to an aft
part).

Example of visual/sampling check plan

Name of ship XXXXXXXXXX
IMO Number XXXXXXXXXX
Gross Tonnage 28,000 GT
LxBxD xxx.xx × xx.xx × xx.xx m
Date of delivery dd.mm.1987
Shipowner XXXXXXXXXX
Contact point XXXXXXXXXX
(Address, Telephone, Fax, Email ) Tel: XXXX-XXXX
Fax: XXXX-XXXX
Email: abcdefg@hijk.co.net
Check schedule Visual check： dd, mm, 20XX
Sampling check： dd, mm, 20XX
Site of check XX shipyard, No. Dock
In charge of check XXXX XXXX
Check engineer XXXX XXXX, YYYY YYYY, ZZZZ ZZZZ
Sampling engineer Person with specialized knowledge of sampling
Sampling method and anti-scattering measure for Wet the sampling location prior to cutting and allow it to
asbestos harden after cutting to prevent scatter.
Notes: Workers performing sampling activities shall
wear protective equipment.
Sampling of fragments of paints Paints suspected to contain TBT should be collected and
analysed from load line, directly under bilge keel and flat
bottom near amidships.
Laboratory QQQQ QQQQ
Chemical analysis method Method by ISO/DIS 22262-1 Bulk materials – Part 1:
Sampling and qualitative determination of asbestos in
commercial bulk materials and ISO/CD 22262-2 Bulk
materials – Part 2: Quantitative determination of
asbestos by gravimetric and microscopic methods.
ICP Luminous analysis (TBT)
Location of visual/sampling check Refer to lists for visual/sampling check

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Listing for equipment, system and/or area for visual check

See attached "Analysis and definition of scope of investigation for sample ship"

List of equipment, system and/or area for sampling check

Location Equipment, Name of parts Materials Result of doc.
machinery and/or checking
zone
Upper Deck Back deck ceilings Engine-room ceiling Asbestos Unknown
Engine-room Exhaust gas pipe Insulation Asbestos Unknown
Engine-room Pipe/flange Gasket Asbestos Unknown

List of equipment, system and/or area classed as PCHM

Location Equipment, Name of part Material Result of doc.
machinery and/or checking
zone
Floor Propeller cap Gasket Asbestos PCHM
Engine-room Air operated shut-off Gland packing Asbestos PCHM
valve

Refer to attached "Analysis and definition of scope of investigation for sample ship" and "Location plan of hazardous
materials for sample ship"

This plan is established in accordance with the guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous
Materials

Prepared by： XXXX XXXX

Tel.： YYYY-YYYY
Email： XXXX@ZZZZ.co.net

Document check・date/place：

dd, mm, 20XX at XX Lines Co. Ltd.

Preparation date of plan：dd. mm, 20XX

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5 Step 4 – Onboard visual/sampling check

5.1 The visual/sampling check should be conducted according to the plan. Check points should be marked in
the ship's plan or recorded with photographs.
5.2 A person taking samples should be protected by the appropriate safety equipment relevant to the suspected
type of hazardous materials encountered. Appropriate safety precautions should also be in place for
passengers, crewmembers and other persons on board, to minimize the potential exposure to hazardous
materials. Safety precautions could include the posting of signs or other verbal or written notification for
personnel to avoid such areas during sampling. The personnel taking samples should ensure compliance
with relevant national regulations.
5.3 The results of visual/sampling checks should be recorded in the checklist. Any equipment, systems and/or
areas of the ship that cannot be accessed for checks should be classified as "potentially containing
hazardous material". In this case, the entry in the "Result of check" column should be "PCHM".

6 Step 5 – Preparation of Part I of the Inventory and related

documentation

6.1 Development of Part I of the Inventory

The results of the check and the estimated quantity of hazardous materials should be recorded on the
checklist. Part I of the Inventory should be developed with reference to the checklist.

6.2 Development of location diagram of hazardous materials

With respect to Part I of the Inventory, the development of a location diagram of hazardous materials is
recommended in order to help the ship recycling facility gain a visual understanding of the Inventory.

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Appendix 5
Check List (Step 4 and Step 5)
Analysis and definition of scope of assessment for “Sample Ship”
Quantity of Hazmat
Table Result of Procedure Results
Hazardous Name of Manufacturer/Brand Reference /
No. # Location Component Unit Total Document of check of check
Materials #1 Equipment No. Name Dwg. No.
A/B (Kg) (Kg) analysis #2 #3 #4

Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships
[Inventory Part I.1.1]
1 A TBT Top side Painting and A/F Paints Nil Paints Co/Marine P1000 V V N On Aug. 200X
coating sealer coat
applied to all over
2 A TBT Flat bottom .02 3000 00.00 Unknown AF S S Y submerged area
m3 before tin free
coating

[Inventory Part I.1.2]

1 A Asbestos Lower deck Main engine Exhaust pipe 0.25 14 3.50 Diesel Co. Y V Y M100
packing

2 A Asbestos 3rd deck Aux. boiler Lagging 12 Unknown lagging Unknown S N M300
3 A Asbestos Engine Piping/flange Packing PCHM V PCHM
room
4 A HCFC 2nd deck Ref. provision Refrigerant 20.0 1 20.0 Reito Co Y V Y Makers Dwg.
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plant R22

5 B Lead Nav. Br. Batteries 6 16 96.00 Denchi Co. Y V Y E-300

deck

[Inventory Part I.1.3]

1 A Asbestos Upper deck Back deck Engine room 0.19 20 3.80 Unknown ceiling Unknown S Y O-25.
ceilings ceilings m2

Notes:
*1 Hazardous materials: materials classification
*2 Result of documents analysis: Y=contained, N=Not contained, Unknown, PCHM=Potentially containing hazardous material
*3 Procedure of check: V=visual check, S= Sampling check
*4 Result of check: Y=Contained, N= Not Contained, PCHM= Potentially containing hazardous material
Appendix 5 Example of the Development Process for Part I of the Inventory for Existing Ships

Example of the Inventory for existing ships

Inventory of Hazardous Materials for "Sample Ship"
Particulars of the "Sample Ship"

Distinctive number or letters Distinctive number or letters

XXXXNNN XXXXNNN
Port of registry Port of registry
Port of World Port of World
Type of vessel Type of vessel
Bulk carrier Bulk carrier
Gross Tonnage Gross Tonnage
28,000 GT 28,000 GT

This inventory was developed in accordance with the guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous
Materials.
Attachment:
1: Inventory of Hazardous Materials
2: Assessment of collected information
3: Location diagram of Hazardous Materials
Prepared by XYZ (Name & address) (dd/mm/20XX)

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Inventory of Hazardous Materials: "Sample Ship"

Part I – Hazardous materials contained in the ship’s structure and equipment
I-1 Paints and coating systems containing materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of the Guidelines
Materials
Application of Approximate
No. Name of paint Location* (classification in Remarks
paint quantity
Appendix 1
1 AF Paint Unknown paints Flat bottom TBT 60.0 kg Confirmed by sampling
2
3

I-2 Equipment and machinery containing materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of the Guidelines
Materials
Name of equipment and Parts where Approximate
No. Location*1 (classification in Remarks
machinery used quantity
Appendix 1
1 Main engine Lower deck Asbestos Exhaust pipe 3.50 Kg
packing
2 Aux. boiler 3rd deck Asbestos Lagging 10.00 Kg PCHM (potentially
containing Hazardous
Materials)
3 Piping/flange Engine room Asbestos Packing 50.00 Kg PCHM
4 Ref. provision plant 2nd deck HCFC Refrigerant 20.00 Kg
R22
5 Batteries Nav. Br. deck Lead 96.00 Kg

I-3 Structure and Hull containing materials listed in Table A and Table B of Appendix 1 of the Guidelines
Materials
Name of equipment and Parts where Approximate
No. Location*1 (classification in Remarks
machinery used quantity
Appendix 1
1 Back deck and ceiling Upper deck Asbestos Engine-Room 3.80 Kg Confirmed by sampling
ceiling (A-
class)
2
3

*Each item should be entered in order based on its location, from a lower level to an upper level and from a fore part to an aft part.

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Example of Location diagram of Hazardous Materials

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 Appendix 6: Form of Material Declaration

APPENDIX 6 Form of Material Declaration

<Date of declaration>
Date

<MD ID number> <Supplier (respondent) information>

MD-ID –No. Company name
Division name

Address
<Other information>
Remark 1 Contact person
Remark 2 Telephone number
Remark 3 Fax number
E-mail Address
SDoC ID no.:
<Product information>
Delivered Unit
Product name Product number Product information
Amount Unit

<Materials information>
Unit
This materials information shows the amount of hazardous materials contained (unit: piece. kg, m, m2, m3, etc.) of the
1
in product

Present above
If yes, material
Threshold threshold
Table Material name mass If yes, information on where it is used
value value
Yes / No Mass Unit
Asbestos Asbestos 0.1% 18

Polychlorinated Polychlorinated biphenyls

50 mg/kg
biphenyls (PCBs) (PCBs)

Table A Chlorofluorocaobans (CFCs)

Halons

Other fully halogenated

CFCs
(materials Carbon tetrachloride no
listed in Ozone depleting
threshold
appendix 1 substances 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
value
of the
Hydrochlorofluorocaobons
Convention)
Hudrobromofluorocaobons

Methyl bromide

Bromochloromethane

18
In accordance with regulation 4 of the Convention, for all ships, new installation of materials which contain asbestos shall be prohibited. According to the UN
recommendation “Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)” adopted by the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Sub-
Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS), the UN’s Sub-Committee of Experts, in 2002
(published in 2003), carcinogenic mixtures classified as Category 1A (including asbestos mixtures) under the GHS are required to be labelled as carcinogenic if the ratio is
more than 0.1%. However, if 1% is applied, this threshold value should be recorded in the Inventory and, if available, the Material Declaration and can be applied not later
than five years after the entry into force of the Convention. The threshold value of 0.1% need not be retroactively applied to those Inventories and Material Declarations.

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Appendix 6 Form of Materials Declaration

Present above
If yes, material
Threshold threshold
Table Material name mass If yes, information on where it is used
value value
Yes / No Mass Unit

Table A
Anti-fouling systems containing organotin 2,500 mg
(continued)
compounds as a biocide total tin/kg

Cadmium and cadmium compounds 100 mg/kg

Hexavalent chromium and hexavalent

1,000 mg/kg
chromium compounds
Table B
Lead and lead compounds 1,000 mg/kg

Mercury and mercury compounds 1,000 mg/kg

Polybrominated biphenyl (PBBs) 50 mg/kg

(materials Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) 1,000 mg/kg
listed in
appendix 2 Polychloronaphalenes (Cl>=3) 50 mg/kg
of the
Convention) No
Radioactive substances threshold
value

Certain shortchain chlorinated paraffins 1%

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 Appendix 7: Form of Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

APPENDIX 7 Form of Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FOR MATERIAL DECLARATION MANAGEMENT

1) Identification number: ______________________________________________

2) Issuer’s name: ______________________________________________

Issuer’s address: ______________________________________________

3) Object(s) of the declaration: _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

4) The object(s) of the declaration described above is in conformity with the following documents:
Document no. Title Edition/date of issue
5) ________________ ________________________________ _____________________

________________ ________________________________ _____________________

________________ ________________________________ _____________________

6) Additional information: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________
Signed for and on behalf of:

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________
(place and date of issue)

7) ______________________________________ _________________________________
(name, function) (signature)

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 Appendix 8: Examples of Table A and Table B Materials of Appendix 1 with CAS Numbers

APPENDIX 8 Examples of Table A and Table B Materials of

Appendix 1 with CAS Numbers
This list was developed with reference to Joint Industry Guide No.101. This list is not exhaustive; it represents
examples of chemicals with known CAS* numbers and may require periodical updating.
Table Material Category Substances CAS Numbers
Asbestos 1332-21-4
Actinolite 77536-66-4
Amosite (Grunerite) 12172-73-5
Asbestos Anthophyllite 77536-67-5
Chrysotile 12001-29-5
Crocidolite 12001-28-4
Tremolite 77536-68-6
Polychlorinated biphenyls 1336-36-3
Aroclor 12767-79-2
Polychlorinated
Chlorodiphenyl (Aroclor 1260) 11096-82-5
biphenyls (PCBs)
Kanechlor 500 27323-18-8
Aroclor 1254 11097-69-1
Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC11) 75-69-4
Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC12) 75-71-8
Chlorotrifluoromethane (CFC 13) 75-72-9
Pentachlorofluoroethane (CFC 111) 354-56-3
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane (CFC 112) 76-12-0
Trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC 113) 354-58-5
1,1,2 Trichloro-1,2,2 trifluoroethane 76-13-1
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane (CFC 114) 76-14-2
Monochloropentafluoroethane (CFC 115) 76-15-3
422-78-6
Heptachlorofluoropropane (CFC 211)
135401-87-5
Table A (materials Hexachlorodifluoropropane (CFC 212) 3182-26-1
listed in appendix 1 2354-06-5
of the Convention) Pentachlorotrifluoropropane (CFC 213)
134237-31-3
Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane (CFC 214) 1,1,1,3- 29255-31-0
Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane 2268-46-4
Ozone depleting Trichloropentafluoropropane (CFC 215) 1,1,1- 1599-41-3
substances/isomers Trichloropentafluoropropane 4259-43-2
(they may contain 1,2,3-Trichloropentafluoropropane 76-17-5
isomers that are not Dichlorohexafluoropropane (CFC 216) 661-97-2
listed here) Monochloroheptafluoropropane (CFC 217) 422-86-6
Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon 1211) 353-59-3
Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301) 75-63-8
Dibromotetrafluoroethane (Halon 2402) 124-73-2
Carbon tetrachloride (Tetrachloromethane) 56-23-5
1,1,1, - Trichloroethane (methyl chloroform) and its
71-55-6
isomers except 1,1,2-trichloroethane
Bromomethane (Methyl bromide) 74-83-9
Bromodifluoromethane and isomers (HBFC's) 1511-62-2
Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC 21) 75-43-4
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC 22) 75-45-6
Chlorofluoromethane (HCFC 31) 593-70-4
Tetrachlorofluoroethane (121) HCFC 134237-32-4
1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2-fluoroethane (HCFC 121a) 354-11-0
1,1,2,2-tetracloro-1-fluoroethane 354-14-3
Trichlorodifluoroethane (HCFC 122) 41834-16-6 354-
1,2,2-trichloro-1,1-difluoroethane 21-2

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Appendix 8 Examples of Table A and Table B Materials of Appendix 1 with CAS Numbers

Table Material Category Substances CAS Numbers

Dichlorotrifluoroethane(HCFC 123) 34077-87-7
Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane 90454-18-5 306-
2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluroethane 83-2
1,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluroethane (HCFC-123a) 354-23-4
1,1-dichloro-1,2,2-trifluroethane (HCFC-123b) 812-04-4
2,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluroethane (HCFC-123b) 812-04-4
Chlorotetrafluoroethane (HCFC 124) 63938-10-3 2837-
2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane 89-0 354-25-6
1-chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC 124a)
Trichlorofluoroethane (HCFC 131) 27154-33-2;
(134237-34-6)
1-Fluoro-1,2,2-trichloroethane 359-28-4
1,1,1-trichloro-2-fluoroethane (HCFC131b) 811-95-0
Dichlorodifluoroethane (HCFC 132) 25915-78-0 1649-
1,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoroethane (HCFC 132b) 08-7 1842-05-3
1,1-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethane (HFCF 132c) 471-43-2
1,1-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethane 431-06-1
1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethane
Chlorotrifluoroethane (HCFC 133) 1330-45-6 1330-
1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane 45-6
2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-133a) 75-88-7
Dichlorofluoroethane(HCFC 141) 1717-00-6;
(25167-88-8)
1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-141b) 1717-00-6
1,2-dichloro-1-fluoroethane 430-57-9
Chlorodifluoroethane (HCFC 142) 25497-29-4
1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (HCFC142b) 75-68-3
1-chloro-1,2-difluoroethane (HCFC142a) 25497-29-4
Hexachlorofluoropropane (HCFC 221) 134237-35-7
Ozone depleting Pentachlorodifluoropropane (HCFC 222) 134237-36-8
Table A (materials substances/isomers Tetrachlorotrifluropropane (HCFC 223) 134237-37-9
listed in appendix 1 (they may contain Trichlorotetrafluoropropane (HCFC 224) 134237-38-0
of the Convention) isomers that are not
Dichloropentafluoropropane, (Ethyne, fluoro-) (HCFC 127564-92-5;
(continued) listed here)
225) (2713-09-9)
(continued)
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225aa) 128903-21-9
2,3-Dichloro-1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225ba) 422-48-0
1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225bb) 422-44-6
3,3-Dichloro-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225ca) 422-56-0
1,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225cb) 507-55-1
1,1-Dichloro-1,2,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225cc) 13474-88-9
1,2-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225da) 431-86-7
1,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225ea) 136013-79-1
1,1-Dichloro-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC 225eb) 111512-56-2
Chlorohexafluoropropane (HCFC 226) 134308-72-8
Pentachlorofluoropropane (HCFC 231) 134190-48-0
Tetrachlorodifluoropropane (HCFC 232) 134237-39-1
Trichlorotrifluoropropane (HCFC 233) 134237-40-4
1,1,1-Trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane 7125-83-9
Dichlorotetrafluoropropane (HCFC 234) 127564-83-4
Chloropentafluoropropane (HCFC 235) 134237-41-5
1-Chloro-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane 460-92-4
Tetrachlorofluoropropane (HCFC 241) 134190-49-1
Trichlorodifluoropropane (HCFC 242) 134237-42-6
Dichlorotrifluoropropane (HCFC 243) 134237-43-7
1,1-dichloro-1,2,2-trifluoropropane 7125-99-7
2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane 338-75-0
3,3-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane 460-69-5
Chlorotetrafluoropropane (HCFC 244) 134190-50-4
3-chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoropropane 679-85-6
Trichlorofluoropropane (HCFC 251) 134190-51-5
1,1,3-trichloro-1-fluoropropane 818-99-5
Dichlorodifluoropropane (HCFC 252) 134190-52-6

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Appendix 8 Examples of Table A and Table B Materials of Appendix 1 with CAS Numbers

Table Material Category Substances CAS Numbers

Chlorotrifluoropropane (HCFC 253) 134237-44-8
Ozone depleting 3-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane (HCFC 253fb) 460-35-5
substances/isomers Dichlorofluoropropane (HCFC 261) 134237-45-9
(they may contain 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoropropane 7799-56-6
isomers that are not Chlorodifluoropropane (HCFC 262) 134190-53-7
listed here) 2-chloro-1,3-difluoropropane 102738-79-4
(continued) Chlorofluoropropane (HCFC 271) 134190-54-8
2-chloro-2-fluoropropane 420-44-0
Bis(tri-n-butyltin) oxide 56-35-9
Triphenyltin N,N'-dimethyldithiocarbamate 1803-12-9
Triphenyltin fluoride 379-52-2
Triphenyltin acetate 900-95-8
Triphenyltin chloride 639-58-7
Triphenyltin hydroxide 76-87-9
Triphenyltin fatty acid salts (C=9-11) 47672-31-1
Table A (materials Triphenyltin chloroacetate 7094-94-2
listed in appendix 1 Tributyltin methacrylate 2155-70-6
of the Convention) Bis(tributyltin) fumarate 6454-35-9
(continued) Tributyltin fluoride 1983-10-4
Organotin compounds Bis(tributyltin) 2,3-dibromosuccinate 31732-71-5
(tributyl tin, triphenyl Tributyltin acetate 56-36-0
tin, tributyl tin oxide) Tributyltin laurate 3090-36-6
Bis(tributyltin) phthalate 4782-29-0
Copolymer of alkyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and
-
tributyltin methacrylate(alkyl; C=8)
Tributyltin sulfamate 6517-25-5
Bis(tributyltin) maleate 14275-57-1
Tributyltin chloride 1461-22-9
Mixture of tributyltin cyclopentanecarboxylate and its analogs
-
(Tributyltin naphthenate)
Mixture of tributyltin 1,2,3,4,4a, 4b, 5,6,10,10adecahydro-7-
isopropyl-1, 4a-dimethyl-1-phenanthlenecarboxylate and its -
analogs (Tributyltin rosin salt)
Other tributyl tins & triphenyl tins -
Cadmium 7440-43-9
Cadmium oxide 1306-19-0
Cadmium/ Cadmium sulfide 1306-23-6
cadmium compounds Cadmium chloride 10108-64-2
Cadmium sulfate 10124-36-4
Other cadmium compounds -
Chromium (VI) oxide 1333-82-0
Barium chromate 10294-40-3
Calcium chromate 13765-19-0
Chromium trioxide 1333-82-0
Lead (II) chromate 7758-97-6
Chromium VI Sodium chromate 7775-11-3
compounds Sodium dichromate 10588-01-9
Table B (Materials
Strontium chromate 7789-06-2
listed in appendix 2
Potassium dichromate 7778-50-9
of the Convention)
Potassium chromate 7789-00-6
Zinc chromate 13530-65-9
Other hexavalent chromium compounds -
Lead 7439-92-1
Lead (II) sulfate 7446-14-2
Lead (II) carbonate 598-63-0
Lead hydrocarbonate 1319-46-6
Lead acetate 301-04-2
Lead/lead compounds
Lead (II) acetate, trihydrate 6080-56-4
Lead phosphate 7446-27-7
Lead selenide 12069-00-0
Lead (IV) oxide 1309-60-0
Lead (II,IV) oxide 1314-41-6

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Appendix 8 Examples of Table A and Table B Materials of Appendix 1 with CAS Numbers

Table Material Category Substances CAS Numbers

Lead (II) sulfide 1314-87-0
Lead (II) oxide 1317-36-8
Lead (II) carbonate basic 1319-46-6
Lead hydroxidcarbonate 1344-36-1
Lead (II) phosphate 7446-27-7
Lead/lead compounds
Lead (II) chromate 7758-97-6
(continued)
Lead (II) titanate 12060-00-3
Lead sulfate, sulphuric acid, lead salt 15739-80-7
Lead sulphate, tribasic 12202-17-4
Lead stearate 1072-35-1
Other lead compounds -
Mercury 7439-97-6
Mercuric chloride 33631-63-9
Mercury (II) chloride 7487-94-7
Mercury/mercury Mercuric sulfate 7783-35-9
compounds Mercuric nitrate 10045-94-0
Mercuric (II) oxide 21908-53-2
Mercuric sulfide 1344-48-5
Other mercury compounds -
2052-07-5
(2-Bromobiphenyl)
2113-57-7
Bromobiphenyl and its ethers (3-Bromobiphenyl)
92-66-0
(4-Bromobiphenyl)
Table B (Materials
101-55-3 (ether)
listed in appendix 2
of the Convention) 92-86-4
Polybrominated Dibromobiphenyl and its ethers
(continued) 2050-47-7 (ether)
biphenyls (PBBs) and
Nonabromobiphenylether 63936-56-1
polybrominated
61288-13-9
diphenyl ethers Octabromobiphenyl and its ethers
(PBDEs) 32536-52-0 (ether)
Pentabromobidphenyl ether (note: commercially available 32534-81-9 (CAS
PeBDPO is a complex reaction mixture containing a number used for
variety of brominated diphenyloxides. commercial grades
of PeBDPO)
Polybrominated biphenyls 59536-65-1
40088-45-7
Tetrabromobiphenyl and its ethers
40088-47-9 (ether)
Tribromobiphenyl ether 49690-94-0
Polychlorinated Polychlorinated naphthalenes 70776-03-3
naphthalenes Other polychlorinated naphthalenes -
Uranium -
Plutonium -
Radon -
Americium -
Radioactive substances
Thorium -
Cesium 7440-46-2
Strontium 7440-24-6
Other radioactive substances -
Certain shortchain Chlorinated paraffins (C10-13) 85535-84-8
chlorinated paraffins
(with carbon length of Other short chain chlorinated paraffins -
10-13 atoms)
Note: A CAS Number is a short string of text that refers to a chemical substance. CAS Numbers contain a sequence of up to ten
numerical digits separated into three groups by two hyphens.

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 Appendix 9: Specific Test Methods

APPENDIX 9 Specific Test Methods

1 Asbestos
Types to test for: as per resolution MEPC.179(59); Actinolite CAS 77536-66-4 Amosite (Grunerite) CAS
12172-73-5 Anthophyllite CAS 77536-67-5 Chrysotile CAS 12001-29-5 Crocidolite CAS 12001-28-4
Asbestos Tremolite CAS 77536-68-6.
Specific testing techniques: Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), electron microscope techniques and/or
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) as applicable.
Specific reporting information: The presence/no presence of asbestos, indicate the concentration range,
and state the type when necessary.
Notes:
.1 The suggested three kinds of testing techniques are most commonly used methods when analysing
asbestos and each of them has its limitation. Laboratories should choose the most suitable
methods to determine, and in most cases, two or more techniques should be utilized together.
.2 The quantification of asbestos is difficult at this stage, although the XRD technique is applicable.
Only a few laboratories conduct the quantification rather than the qualification, especially when a
precise number is required. Considering the demand from the operators and ship recycling parties,
the precise concentration is not strictly required. Thereby, the concentration range is recommended
to report, and the recommended range division according to standard VDI 3866 is as follows:
• Asbestos not detected
• Traces of asbestos detected
• Asbestos content approx. 1% to 15% by mass
• Asbestos content approx. 15% to 40% by mass
• Asbestos content greater than 40% by mass
Results that specified more precisely must be provided with a reasoned statement on the uncertainty.
.3 As to the asbestos types, to distinguish all six different types is time consuming and in some cases
not feasible by current techniques; while on the practical side, the treatment of different types of
asbestos is the same. Therefore, it is suggested to report the type when necessary.

2 Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Note: There are 209 different congeners (forms) of PCB of it is impracticable to test for all. Various
organizations have developed lists of PCBs to test for as indicators. In this instance two alternative
approaches are recommended. Method 1 identifies the seven congeners used by the International Council
for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Method 2 identifies 19 congeners and seven types of aroclor (PCB
mixtures commonly found in solid shipboard materials containing PCBs). Laboratories should be familiar
with the requirements and consequences for each of these lists.

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Appendix 9 Specific Test Methods

Types to test for:

Method 1: ICES7 congeners (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, 180).
Method 2: 19 congeners and seven types of aroclor, using the US EPA 8082a test.
Specific testing technique: GC-MS (congener specific) or GC-ECD or GC-ELCD for applicable mixtures
such as aroclors. Note: standard samples must be used for each type.
Sample Preparation: It is important to properly prepare PCB samples prior to testing. For solid materials
(cables, rubber, paint, etc.), it is especially critical to select the proper extraction procedure in order to
release PCBs since they are chemically bound within the product.
Specific reporting information: PCB congener, ppm per congener in sample, and for Method 2, ppm per
aroclor in sample should also be reported.
Notes:
.1 Certain field or indicator tests are suitable for detecting PCBs in liquids or surfaces. However,
there are currently no such tests that can accurately identify PCBs in solid shipboard materials. It
is also noted that many of these tests rely on the identification of free chlorine ions and are thus
highly susceptible to chlorine contamination and false readings in a marine environment where
all surfaces are highly contaminated with chlorine ions from the sea water and atmosphere.
.2 Several congeners are tested for as "indicator" congeners. They are used because their presence
often indicates the likelihood of other congeners in greater quantities (many PCBs are mixes, many
mixes use a limited number of PCBs in small quantities, therefore the presence of these small
quantities indicates the potential for a mix containing far higher quantities of other PCBs).
.3 Many reports refer to "total PCB", which is often a scaled figure to represent likely total PCBs
based on the sample and the common ratios of PCB mixes. Where this is done the exact scaling
technique must be stated, and is for information only and does not form part of the specific technique.

3 Ozone depleting substances

Types to test for: as per appendix 8 of these guidelines all the listed CFCs, Halons, HCFCs and other
listed substance as required by Montreal Protocol.
Specific testing technique: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), coupled Electron Capture
Detectors (GC-ECD) and Electrolytic Conductivity Detectors (GC-ELCD).
Specific reporting information: Type and concentration of ODS.

4 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin compounds as a biocide

Types to test for: Anti-fouling compounds and systems regulated under annex I to the International Convention
on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention), including: tributyl tins (TBT),
triphenyl tins (TPT) and tributyl tin oxide (TBTO).
Specific testing technique: As per resolution MEPC.104(49) (Guidelines for Brief Sampling of Anti-Fouling
Systems on Ships), adopted 18 July 2003, using ICPOES, ICP, AAS, XRF, GC-MS as applicable.
Specific reporting information: Type and concentration of organotin compound.
Note: For "field" or "indicative" testing it may be acceptable to simply identify presence of tin, due to the
expected good documentation on anti-fouling systems.

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 Appendix 10: Examples of Radioactive Sources

APPENDIX 10 Examples of Radioactive Sources

The following list contains examples of radioactive sources that should be included in the Inventory,
regardless of the number, the amount of radioactivity or the type of radionuclide.
Examples of consumer products with radioactive materials
Ionization chamber smoke detectors (typical radionuclides 241Am; 226Ra)
Instruments/signs containing gaseous tritium light sources (3H)
Instruments/signs containing radioactive painting (typical radionuclide 226Ra)
High intensity discharge lamps (typical radionuclides 85Kr; 232Th)
Radioactive lighting rods (typical radionuclides 241Am; 226Ra)
Examples of industrial gauges with radioactive materials
Radioactive level gauges
Radioactive dredger gauges 19
Radioactive conveyor gauges56
Radioactive spinning pipe gauges56

19 Typical radionuclides: 241Am; 241Am/Be; 252Cf; 244Cm; 60Co; 137Cs; 153Gd; 192Ir; 147Pm; 238Pu; 239Pu/Be;226Ra; 75S; 90Sr (90Y); 170Tm;
169Yb

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 Section 4: Maintenance and Continuity of Part I of the Inventory

SECTION 4 Maintenance and Continuity of Part I of the

Inventory

1 Introduction
To maintain the IHM notation it is the responsibility of the shipowner to keep the Inventory updated at all
times.
Whenever there are new installations (machinery, equipment, hull coating) added to the vessel that includes
materials listed in Appendix 1 of this Guide, as permitted by the Hong Kong Convention, the Inventory is
to be updated where applicable. The shipowner is to request ABS for an additional survey if there are
significant amount of changes to the Inventory. See Section 2, Table 1D for documents to be submitted to
an ABS Engineering office for review and Subsection 5/7 for requirements of an additional survey.
New installations containing hazardous materials listed in Appendix 1, Table A are prohibited, or restricted
except for installations containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), which are permitted until 1 January
2020.
The alternative procedure, following the five steps in 3/4.2.1 of this Guide to develop the Inventory for
existing vessels is not to be used for updating the Inventory in the event of new installations. See 3/4.2.2 of
this Guide.

3 Maintenance of the IHM

A maintenance manual for the Inventory complying with 2/3.1vii), with relevant dates and the signature of
the designated person is to be kept up to date. See 3/4.3 and 3/5.2.
The deletion of equipment, system and/or area previously classed as “potentially containing hazardous
materials (PCHM)” is to comply with 2/3.5v).
The shipowner is to ensure that the Inventory is maintained with current information.

5 Continuity of the IHM

Where there is a change of flag, owner or operator of the vessel, the contents of the Inventory, supporting
documents and maintenance manual are to be confirmed as containing the latest information and passed on
to the next shipowner. See 3/4.3.3.
A new designated person responsible for the Inventory and system to maintain and update the Inventory is
to be established by the subsequent owner or operator of the vessel.

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 Section 5: Survey of Part I of the Inventory

SECTION 5 Survey of Part I of the Inventory

1 Introduction
The Inventory is to be subjected to surveys for the issuance and maintenance of the IHM notation.

3 Initial Survey
See Section 2, Tables 1A and 1B for the list of documents to be made available onboard for the initial
survey of the Inventory for new and existing ships respectively.
The initial survey is to be carried out with an Inventory that has been reviewed by ABS Engineering
without outstanding technical comments. The survey is to verify that the Inventory, especially the location
of hazardous materials, is consistent with the arrangements, structure and equipment of the vessel through
an onboard visual inspection.
Upon completion of the initial survey, the ABS optional notation IHM would be granted.

5 Annual Survey
The Inventory will be subjected to an annual survey in accordance with the ABS Rules for Survey After
Construction (Part 7) in the course of completing other annual and periodical surveys.
See Section 2, Table 1C for the list of documents to be made available onboard for the annual survey of the
Inventory.
The annual survey is to verify the following:
• The Inventory has been maintained and updated to reflect changes in vessel structure and equipment
based on the records in the maintenance manual, to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.
• MD and SDOC have been collected for purchases of materials, machinery or equipment, coating renewal
and spares from the date of the last Survey verification of the Inventory or Inventory supplements
thereof. Deletion of equipment and/or parts of the ship’s structure previously classed as PCHM from
the Inventory complies with the requirements of 2/3.5v).
• The Inventory, especially the location of hazardous materials, is consistent with the arrangements,
structure and equipment of the vessel through an onboard visual inspection.

7 Additional Survey
When a ship undergoes a replacement or repair of the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements
or material, which has a significant impact on the ship’s Inventory, the shipowner is to request ABS for an
additional survey of the Inventory.
See Section 2, Table 1D for the list of documents to be made available onboard for the additional survey of
Inventory.
The additional survey is to be carried out with an updated Inventory or an Inventory supplement that has
been reviewed by Engineering without outstanding technical comments. The survey is to verify that the
updated Inventory or additional supplements to the Inventory, especially the location of hazardous materials,
is consistent with the arrangements, structure and equipment of the vessel through an onboard visual inspection.

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