scope:

This Guide has been developed with the objective of promoting the industry's ongoing commitment to providing for the safe working conditions of the ship's crew, protecting the marine environment and in recognition of the maritime community efforts, as stake holder, assisting in the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The Guide includes information on inventorying hazardous materials on new or existing vessels, conducting verification surveys, issuance of certificates and notations, as well as maintaining the inventory and retaining the Green Passport and Certifications.

This Guide covers mainly the requirements and certification of Part 1, hazardous and potentially hazardous materials in the ship's structure and equipment, of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM). Parts 2 and 3, covering the operationally generated waste and stores are not required to be completed and reviewed until the ship is being prepared for recycling.