Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling in force

26 Jun 2025 1 year ago Already applies

Convention enters into force · Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 · IMO

Maritime International Law

The Hong Kong Convention entered into force on 26 June 2025. It applies to ships of 500 GT and above on international voyages flying the flag of a Party, and to ship recycling facilities in Parties. Ships must carry a ship-specific Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM); new ships from delivery, existing ships within five years. A ship going for recycling needs a final survey, an International Ready for Recycling Certificate and a ship recycling plan from an authorised facility. EU-flagged ships already follow the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, which has required an IHM since 31 December 2020.

IMO · IMO HKC FAQ

What to do 0 of 5 done

Check which ships fly the flag of a Party and fall under the 500 GT international-voyage scope
Commission IHM Part I surveys for ships that do not yet have one and plan the five-year deadline (26 June 2030)
Add a material declaration and supplier declaration of conformity clause to purchasing contracts
Sell ships for recycling only to facilities holding a Document of Authorization to conduct Ship Recycling
Keep the IHM updated after every repair or equipment change

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Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling in force

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