ABS 158-2007 PDF

Scope: This Guide has been developed with the objective of promoting the industry's ongoing commitment to providing for the safe working conditions of the ship's crew@ protecting the marine environment and in recognition of the maritime community efforts@ as stake holder@ assisting in the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The Guide includes information on inventorying hazardous materials on new or existing vessels@ conducting verification surveys@ issuance of certificates and notations@ as well as maintaining the inventory and retaining the Green Passport and Certifications. This Guide covers mainly the requirements and certification of Part 1@ hazardous and potentially hazardous materials in the ship's structure and equipment@ of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM). Parts 2 and 3@ covering the operationally generated waste and stores are not required to be completed and reviewed until the ship is being prepared for recycling.

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