What are the Hong Kong Convention’s entry into force, its certificates, and who issues the Ready for Ship Recycling Certificate?

flowchart TD
    A[Hong Kong Convention\nadopted 15 May 2009\nin force 26 Jun 2025] --> B[Ship side: IHM]
    A --> C[Facility side: SRP + DASR]
    B --> D[ICIHM\n≤5 years\nAdmin/RO]
    B --> E[Final survey]
    E --> F[IRRC\n≤3 months\nAdmin/RO]
    F --> C

• Convention dates: adopted 15 May 2009, entered into force 26 June 2025
• Ship certificates: ICIHM (≤5 years), IRRC (≤3 months)
• Issuer: Administration or an organisation authorised by it
• IRRC trigger: after final survey, with approved Ship Recycling Plan and authorised facility
• Indian frame: Recycling of Ships Act 2019; DGMA is competent authority; MS Act 2025 s.147 carries survey-and-certification obligation