INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) is an essential tool required for all ships and offshore installations engaged in international voyages, with the aim to promote safety and environmental protection. It not only identifies but also quantifies all hazardous materials onboard that pose a risk to people, property, and the environment. This comprehensive document includes materials such as asbestos, ozone-depleting substances, lead-based paint, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). The development of an IHM involves the intensive surveying of a vessel or installation by experts to ensure compliance with regulations. Its implementation helps to carefully manage these harmful substances during operational life and eventual disposal or recycling of a ship or platform.