Vessel-type-specific Inventory of Hazardous Materials guidance for the global tanker fleet (oil, chemical, product carriers). Continuous IHM Part I, II & III maintenance aligned with HKC, EU SRR and MEPC.405(83) — powered by Varuna Sentinels’ VSIMS platform.
Below are the regulatory and operational pillars every tanker operator should track in 2026 — alongside the universal HKC and EU SRR baselines.
Tankers above 500 GT are fully in scope of the Hong Kong Convention from 26 June 2025 — ICIHM is mandatory.
Cargo system coatings (epoxy, zinc, stainless cladding) require dedicated IHM Part I sampling and Material Declarations.
PFAS firefighting foams used in tanker deck-foam systems are a priority phase-out area under EU Commission Regulation 2025/1988 and SOLAS.
Tankers calling at EU/EEA ports above 5,000 GT must satisfy FuelEU Maritime well-to-wake intensity standards (first deadline 30 April 2026).
End-of-life tanker recycling under HKC + EU SRR requires Cargo Tank/Cargo Pump Room IHM Part III certification before final survey.
Tanker IHM Part I must cover cargo-tank coatings, cargo pump-room equipment, deck-foam fire-fighting systems, inert-gas plant components, and crude oil washing system materials. PFAS in deck-foam systems is the highest-risk phase-out item for tanker operators in 2026-2030.
Our cloud-based VSIMS platform delivers continuous IHM Part I maintenance, automated MEPC.405(83)-compliant Material Declarations, vessel-type-specific sampling templates, 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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