The IMO Hong Kong Convention (HKC), the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR), and the UK Ship Recycling Regulation require ships to undergo a Final Survey before being sent to a recycling facility.
From 26 June 2025, ships destined for recycling must carry a valid International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRfRC), issued under the HKC. This certificate is valid for three months and must be obtained prior to recycling.
Why choose LR?
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global leader in Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) certification and a trusted advisor in ship recycling compliance. With over 15 years of experience, we’ve supported shipowners and recycling facilities across China, Turkey, and India, and contributed to both IMO and EU regulatory development.
Our Final Survey service builds on our IHM expertise, delivering consistent, high-quality support worldwide to promote safer, more sustainable ship recycling.
How we can help
We provide a comprehensive and competitively priced Final Survey service, aligned with EU and HKC requirements, and offered alongside our IHM services. Our service includes:
Office-Based Verification of:
- IHM Part I: Validity and maintenance in line with regulations.
- IHM Parts II & III: Completion in accordance with applicable standards.
- Ship Recycling Plan (SRP): Compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Recycling Facility Authorisation: Verification of valid approvals.
- Onboard Survey:
- Inspection to confirm IHM Parts II & III meet regulatory standards.
- Certification:
- Issuance of statutory certification upon successful review and survey.
Additional Support from LR
- Access to LR-Approved Hazardous Material Experts
We maintain a vetted list of over 40 approved companies offering IHM compilation, sampling, and testing services. - User-Friendly IHM Template
Our intuitive, regulation-aligned IHM template simplifies compilation and ongoing maintenance.