IHM Compliance for Norwegian (NIS / NOR) Flag Vessels

Complete Inventory of Hazardous Materials maintenance and Hong Kong Convention guidance for the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS) + Norwegian Ordinary Register (NOR) (~600 international vessels). Continuous IHM Part I, II & III updates aligned with HKC, EU SRR and MEPC.405(83) — powered by Varuna Sentinels’ VSIMS platform.

HKC Party ICIHM Required MEPC.405(83) Compliant

Norwegian (NIS / NOR) Flag — Key IHM Compliance Facts

Norway is a Hong Kong Convention party and EEA member. Below are the regulatory pillars every Norwegian (NIS / NOR)-flagged ship operator should track in 2026.

Norway operates two registers — NIS (international) and NOR (domestic and EEA trade).

Hong Kong Convention party — ICIHM required from 26 June 2025.

Although Norway is not an EU Member State, it is bound by the EU Ship Recycling Regulation through the EEA Agreement.

Norwegian Maritime Authority Circulars cover IHM, HKC and ship recycling.

DNV, headquartered in Norway, is a leading Recognised Organisation.

IHM Part I, II & III — Norwegian (NIS / NOR) Flag Specifics

Norway applies BOTH HKC and EU SRR (via EEA) — Norwegian-flagged ships must therefore use the EU substance list and recycle at EU-listed facilities. DNV provides leading-class IHM verification for the Norwegian fleet.

How Varuna Sentinels supports the Norwegian (NIS / NOR) fleet

Our cloud-based VSIMS platform delivers continuous IHM Part I maintenance, automated MEPC.405(83)-compliant Material Declarations, IHM Part II & III preparation for end-of-life events, and audit-ready evidence packs for Port State Control inspections. We coordinate with your Recognised Organisation, classification society and recycling yard from the first survey to the final IRfRC.

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Norwegian (NIS / NOR) Flag IHM — Frequently Asked Questions

Does EU SRR apply to Norwegian-flagged vessels?

Yes — through the EEA Agreement, Norway is bound by the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, including the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities.

What's the difference between NIS and NOR?

NIS is the Norwegian International Ship Register for vessels in foreign trade; NOR is the ordinary registry primarily for EEA trade and domestic operations. Both are bound by HKC + EU SRR.

How does DNV support Norwegian fleet IHM?

DNV is a leading IACS Recognised Organisation, headquartered in Norway, and provides IHM verification, classification and ship recycling certification services.

Are Norwegian-flagged ships restricted to EU-listed recycling yards?

Yes — under the EU SRR application via EEA, Norwegian-flagged vessels must be recycled at facilities on the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities.

Do Norwegian-flagged ships face PFAS restrictions?

Yes — both via SOLAS Chapter II-2 PFOS firefighting foam ban (1 January 2026) and the EU Commission Regulation 2025/1988 PFAS firefighting foam phase-out.

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