IHM Awareness training

From July 1st 2021, any ship which is 500GT or over, regardless of flag, will require a valid and certified Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) on board if calling at an EU port or anchorage.

This training focusses on the key issues that crewmembers will have to deal with.

The STCW.online IHM Awareness online course provides knowledge for all officers and crewmembers involved in the IHM protocol on board.

Developed in accordance with:

European Union Ship Recycling Regulation – EU SRR

Inventory of Hazardous Materials – IHM, comes into force 1 July 2021

Course Details

£ 35,00

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  • Duration:
    1 hour
  • Participation:
    Individually
  • Type:
    Online
  • Language:
    English
  • Approved by:
    ECMT, The Netherlands

Course content

IHM Awareness STCW online course
  • Introduction to IHM
  • The relationship between the EU SRR and HKC
  • Inspection
  • Your task and responsibilities
  • Maintaining the IHM
  • If a vessel is to be scrapped
  • Test

Certification:

  • The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions
  • After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate
  • You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime
  • An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)

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How it works

1. Sign up

Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.

2. Take the course

You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.

3. Assessment

The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.

4. Certificate

You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.

FAQ

Yes, this training is fully online, and you can join anytime.

  • It takes approximately one (1) hour to complete the IHM Awareness course.
  • This also depends on your English language skills. Native speakers may need less time.

Our online STCW courses are all in English (with the exception of the specific language courses).

  • The certificate has been developed in accordance with Ship Recycling Regulation of the European Union – EU SRR. Mandatory for all ships making port in EU member states.
  • This course is approved by ECMT, The Netherlands.

This course focuses on the key aspects that crew members will encounter:

  • Introduction to IHM
  • The relationship between the EU SRR and HKC
  • Inspection
  • Your role and responsibilities
  • Enforcement of the IHM
  • If a ship is to be scrapped

For anyone on a vessel who works with, is responsible for or will soon become involved in keeping a valid and certified inventory of, hazardous materials (IHM).

What you will learn

STCW online training courses

IHM Awareness

Introduction to IHM

Inspection

Be prepared for an audit

Responsibilities

Your task and responsibilities

STCW.online courses

Maintaining the IHM

Routines and protocol

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