23.04.2020
Artikel Nummer: 31705
Ship recycling regulations soon effective
New European ship recycling regulations will enter into force at the end of the year. The EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EUsRR) stipulates that all ships over 500 grt - which call at EU ports - must have a statement of compliance (SoC) demonstrating that they have an inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) onboard.
Current estimates indicate that, of the expected 20,000 ships which will need to comply with the regulation before 31 December 2020, more than a third have yet to start out on the road to compliance. Obtaining an IHM for a vessel requires a classification company to sample the ship for hazardous materials. A “mini-industry” of individuals and small expert companies has emerged, offering IHM services. (mw)