This comprehensive ship recycling guide is designed to equip shipowners and crew with the necessary knowledge to ensure a safe and sustainable recycling process when the ship reaches the end of its life. It covers everything from the development and maintenance of the inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) while the ship is in service, through to preparing the ship for recycling and the sale of the ship.

With practical advice and guidance, this guide will help companies and crew navigate the complexities of maintaining the IHM throughout the ship’s life and preparing a ship for recycling, and help make informed decisions that benefit both operations and the environment. Whether companies have a new build ship, are upgrading systems on board or are looking to recycle an end-of-life ship, this guide is an essential resource for shipowners, masters and chief engineers.