The Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships has received sufficient ratification and it will enter into force on 26 June 2025.
This ABS Regulatory News provides guidance on the convention, highlighting the requirements for new ships and existing ships with a gross tonnage (GT) of 500 or more. According to the convention, these ships must obtain a valid International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) within 5 years of the convention’s entry into force or before being sent for recycling, whichever comes first.
Additionally, the document discusses the key changes introduced by the 2023 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials, reporting requirements, compliance actions and potential enforcement measures for ship operators (IMO Resolution MEPC.378 (80)).
To learn more about compliance with the Hong Kong Convention for both new and existing ships, download the ABS Regulatory News brief.