Complete Inventory of Hazardous Materials maintenance and Hong Kong Convention guidance for the premium Asian flag (~3,500 vessels). Continuous IHM Part I, II & III updates aligned with HKC, EU SRR and MEPC.405(83) — powered by Varuna Sentinels’ VSIMS platform.
Singapore acceded to the Hong Kong Convention. Below are the regulatory pillars every Singapore-flagged ship operator should track in 2026.
Singapore is the world's largest bunkering hub and a top Asian maritime registry.
Hong Kong Convention party — ICIHM required for all Singapore-flagged vessels of 500 GT and above from 26 June 2025.
MPA Shipping Circulars provide flag-specific guidance on IHM, HKC and ship recycling.
Singapore-flagged vessels are frequently subject to Tokyo MOU PSC inspections, where IHM is now standard.
Strong digital infrastructure — MPA encourages digital IHM maintenance solutions.
MPA-recognised classification societies act as ROs for IHM verification. The MPA's high digitalisation standards make platforms like VSIMS a natural fit for Singapore-flagged operators.
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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