Lloyd’s Register aims to guide shipowners on HK ship recycling compliance
The webinar series about ship recycling focuses on three core pillars.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched a webinar series to guide shipowners about the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling, which took effect on 26 June.
In a statement, LR said this initiative aims to “help shipowners and recycling facilities navigate the complex compliance requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC).”
Adopted in 2009, the HKC is overseen by the International Maritime Organization and aims to ensure that ship recycling does not pose unnecessary risk to human health or the environment.
Under the policy, shipowners will be required to ensure their ships carry a certified Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) for the operational life of their ship. For newbuilds, compliance will be mandatory from delivery post-June 2025, whilst existing ships will need to be certified at their next scheduled harmonised renewal survey, before 26 June 2030.
“LR's webinar programme delivers practical guidance on the HKC’s three core pillars: Inventory of Hazardous Materials requirements, Final Survey provisions for end-of-life vessels, and Certification demands for ship recycling facilities,” the company said.
The series also tackles timelines, including the immediate applicability for recycling activities from 26 June 2025, regardless of contract signature dates, and ensuring all stakeholders understand their obligations under various operational scenarios.
