Ship Recycling
A safe and environmentally responsible solution for the end-of-life management of marine vessels.
Achieving Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling
Partner with BKI to implement the IMO's Hong Kong Convention, ensuring recycling is conducted in a safe, controlled, and environmentally responsible manner.
Compliance & Sustainability
Sustainable Ship Recycling & Lifecycle Compliance
As a vessel reaches the end of its operational life, its final journey must be managed with the utmost responsibility to protect human health, safety, and the environment. As part of global efforts to improve safety and environmental sustainability in the maritime sector, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC). The convention sets requirements to ensure that ship recycling activities are conducted in a safe, controlled, and environmentally responsible manner.
Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) promotes these practices, offering a comprehensive suite of services to guide shipowners and recycling facilities toward full regulatory compliance. We partner with you to ensure every vessel is dismantled in a controlled, transparent, and environmentally sound manner—transforming a potential liability into a responsible final act.
Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape
BKI provides expert guidance and certification in line with key international and national frameworks.
Hong Kong Convention (HKC)
Ships (commonly ≥500 GT) on international voyages must be recycled at authorized facilities, with a Document of Authorization to Conduct Ship Recycling (DASR). Applicability may further require carrying the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) Part I.
EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR)
EU-flagged vessels must be recycled only in facilities on the official European List. BKI helps shipowners meet these obligations.
Indonesian National Regulation
Indonesia’s MoT Regulation No. 24/2022 requires Indonesia-flagged vessels ≥100 GT destined for dismantling to comply with IHM-related requirements.
Key Compliance Timeline
HKC enters into force. All new ships must carry a certified IHM Part I onboard as a condition for operation.
Existing ships have a transitional period until this date to fulfill the IHM requirement.
The Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)
The IHM identifies hazardous substances onboard to ensure proper management throughout a ship’s life. Vessels must carry a certified IHM.
Important
Only Part I is mandatory during operation. Parts II & III are required before recycling.
- 1IHM Part I
Hazardous materials embedded in structure/equipment (e.g., asbestos, PCBs, heavy metals).
- 2IHM Part II
Waste generated during operation (e.g., sewage, sludge).
- 3IHM Part III
Consumables such as lubricants, paints, batteries.
IHM Development and Maintenance
Develop IHM Part I during design & construction with supplier material traceability.
Compile IHM Part I via onboard surveys by certified hazmat professionals/approved providers.
Documentation verified by a Recognized Organization (RO) appointed by the flag state.
Regularly update IHM Part I upon changes to structural material, equipment, or substances.
Required Documents Through the Ship’s Lifecycle
- IHM Part I
- International Certificate on IHM
- Updated IHM Part I
- International Certificate on IHM (valid)
- Updated IHM (Part I, II & III)
- Valid ICIHM
- Appointed Recycling Facility
- Ship Recycling Plan (SRP)
- International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC)
- Ship Recycling Facility Plan (SRFP)
- Document of Authorization to Conduct Ship Recycling (DASR)
Our Comprehensive Ship Recycling Services
Full-scope verification for IHM Parts I–III to HKC standards.
Issue International Certificate on IHM (ICIHM) or Statement of Compliance; audits for facilities.
Final survey prior to dismantling and issuance of Ready for Recycling Certificate.
Specialized training and ongoing support for IHM management.
Ensure your end-of-life vessels contribute to a safer and cleaner maritime industry.
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