What are the Hong Kong Convention and the certificates issued under it?

flowchart TD
    A[Hong Kong Convention 2009] --> B[Ship side]
    A --> C[Facility side]
    B --> D[IHM: Part I, II, III]
    B --> E[Surveys: initial, renewal, additional, final]
    E --> F[ICIHM\nvalid ≤5 yrs]
    E --> G[IRRC\nvalid ≤3 months]
    C --> H[Ship Recycling Plan SRP]
    C --> I[Document of Authorisation DASR]

• Convention: Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009; entered into force 26 June 2025
• Ship certificates: International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials (ICIHM) under Reg 11; International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC) after final survey
• ICIHM validity: max 5 years; ceases if ship condition no longer corresponds, surveys not completed, not endorsed, or flag transfer
• IRRC validity: max 3 months; certifies ship ready for recycling to an approved plan at an authorised facility
• Survey regime: initial, renewal (≤5 yrs), additional after changes, final survey before recycling
• IHM parts: Part I (structure/equipment) maintained throughout life; Parts II (operational wastes) and III (stores) compiled before recycling
• Recognition: certificates issued by a Party accepted by all Parties with same validity; another Party may issue at Administration’s request
• India: implemented via Recycling of Ships Act 2019 and MS Act 2025 s.147; DGMA is competent authority
• As Chief Engineer: ensure IHM Part I is maintained and updated; arrange surveys; hold valid ICIHM on board; prepare for final survey and IRRC when recycling is planned