Complete Inventory of Hazardous Materials maintenance and Hong Kong Convention guidance for the premier offshore registry (~1,400 vessels, strong cruise/superyacht presence). Continuous IHM Part I, II & III updates aligned with HKC, EU SRR and MEPC.405(83) — powered by Varuna Sentinels’ VSIMS platform.
Bahamas is a Hong Kong Convention party. Below are the regulatory pillars every Bahamas-flagged ship operator should track in 2026.
Premier registry for cruise vessels, superyachts and offshore tonnage.
Hong Kong Convention party — ICIHM mandatory from 26 June 2025 for all Bahamas-flagged vessels of 500 GT and above.
BMA Information Bulletins cover IHM and ship recycling expectations.
Recognised Organisations include all major IACS societies.
Cruise vessels under Bahamas flag have particularly complex IHM Part I content (passenger refrigeration, large catering systems).
BMA recognises IACS classification societies as ROs. Cruise and offshore vessels typically require larger sampling programmes for IHM Part I given the complexity of refrigeration and waste systems.
Our cloud-based VSIMS platform delivers continuous IHM Part I maintenance, automated MEPC.405(83)-compliant Material Declarations, IHM Part II & III preparation for end-of-life events, and audit-ready evidence packs for Port State Control inspections. We coordinate with your Recognised Organisation, classification society and recycling yard from the first survey to the final IRfRC.
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