Regarding compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention), the Panamanian Administration published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-386 (Rev.Jun/2025), which contains updated instructions. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information for shipowners and management companies on actions required regarding ship operations and ship recycling procedures in accordance with the Circular.

-1. Development of the IHM Part I and Initial Surveys (Para. 6, 7)
(1) New ships as defined in the Convention
(a) Development of the IHM Part I by the New ship method and the IHM Initial Survey are required during the construction.

(2) Existing ships as defined in the Convention
(a) Development of the IHM Part I by the Expert method and the IHM Initial Survey are required not later than 25 June 2030 or before going for recycling if this is earlier.

(b) Notwithstanding the above, ships of 500 GT and above calling at EU ports are required to have satisfactorily completed an IHM Initial Survey prior to any voyage to an EU port.

-2. Surveys and Issuance of International Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) Certificates (Para. 8, 9)
(1) ClassNK will issue an Interim IHM Certificate valid for five (5) months, under the following conditions:
(a) Upon completion of the IHM Initial Survey or IHM Renewal Survey conducted by ClassNK surveyors.
(b) Upon completion of the IHM Occasional Survey conducted by ClassNK surveyors due to changes in the ship's name, flag, or management company.
(c) When a rewrite of the certificate is required due to a change in the registered owner.

(To be continued)