Why work with MIXU Marine for your IHM Survey ? 

• Flexible !  

        We are flexible to offer part of the IHM steps individually, or all of of the IHM steps together as package. 

There are many steps for IHM Part I Survey, we MIXU Marine, divide these to 6 procedures:

1. Collect necessary document.

2. Assess relevant document to make out the VSCP(Visual/Sample Checking Plan)

3. Onboard visual/sampling check

3. Laboratory testing of samples

5. Work out the IHM report and Part I of the inventory according to EU EMSA guidelines

6. Handover the IHM report and IHM Part I to RO for IHM certificate. 

• Professional !

All of our IHM engineers are trained and approved by RINA academy and ABS academy. 

Details please check it by the link of CERTIFICATE.

Background 

The ship-owner is responsible for the maintenance of IHM (Part I) during the entire life-time of the ship. The ship-owner shall nominate Designated Person to ensure permanent conformity with the HKC and EU SRR. 

To maintain the IHM (Part I) and document changes, as name, type, serial number, manufacturer or supplier, old and new location, entry and deletion date; dispersion, collection and file the  MDs/SDoCs for the new added materials and components on ships.

In case of conversion, repair or other modification and maintenance, all changes relevant for the IHM (Part I) has to be reflected in the existing IHM (Part I)

According to Guidance on SRR Inspections, When the IHM is not updated, the following actions can be taken by PSC:

• Flag Administration consulted  

• Master instructed to  

• Warning issued  

• Ship dismissed  

• Ship excluded  

• Rectified  

• To be rectified at the time of the next survey

• Penalty applied as per provisions pursuant to national legislation

Our IHM Maintenance solutions 

• MIXU Marine as the Designated Person (DP)

• MIXU Marine has a system in place complying to the IMO and EU regulations

• MIXU Marine Maintenance Team are experienced,  trained and qualified

• MIXU Marine will Review Purchase Order information for identification of equipment needing IHM doc.

• MIXU Marine will Follow-up and collect documentation from suppliers

• MIXU Marine provides Running revisions

• MIXU Marine provides Log for change on equipment added, changed or removed

• MIXU Marine provides Accessibility of IHM documentation on the entire fleet by internet

Benefit to shipowners 

•  MIXU Marine provide 24/7 support, in case PSC has questions to be answered by the DP

•  Guaranteed Renewal of Class notation

•  MIXU Marine ensures Class Certificate/SoC can be renewed

What to do if Asbestos detected onboard

Since the 1st of July 2002 the new installation or use of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) on board sea-going vessels has been prohibited under SOLAS regulations II-1/3-5. From 1 January 2011, new installation of ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials) is prohibited without exception for all sea-going vessels.  

If asbestos is detected on board onboard a vessel, actions should be taken to have it removed. In case any crew member who is, or is believed to be, working regularly in the vicinity of asbestos to which he might in consequence be exposed should report to the Master immediately for any defects (such as cracks or flaking) or any deterioration in the condition of  the  asbestos. All crew members should be informed and access to the site must be restricted to as few crew members as possible.

When asbestos is detected on board, in contravention of SOLAS reg. II-1/3-5， removal by a expert company should take place within 3 years from the date of contravention in harmony with the respective flag State concerned.

Now and then there are examples of poor removal practice leaving asbestos-containing items in place. Therefore areas where asbestos has been removed previously may need to be inspected again as part of the HazMat inspection.

Why work with MIXU Marine for your ACMS Removal? 

1. With experienced IHM inspection team, most of ACM points can be detected in encreased checking.

2. Our engineer team are all well trained for Asbestos Related Works and gained relevant certificate. 

3. ACM Remove Plan and Report issued to match Flag State controlling.