Independent Third-Party Ship Recycling Inspection & Survey
MP Inspection provides independent third-party Ship Recycling Survey, Inspection, Verification and Reporting Services for shipowners, ship managers, recycling facilities, buyers, charterers, P&I Clubs, insurers and other maritime stakeholders worldwide.
Our services cover the critical stages of the ship recycling process, from pre-recycling condition assessment and hazardous materials verification through demolition, recycling operations and final outturn verification.
Our objective is to provide reliable technical evidence, identify potential risks and ensure that the recycling process is properly monitored, documented and reported.
1. Pre-Recycling Condition Survey
Before the vessel enters the recycling process, MP Inspection carries out a comprehensive assessment of the vessel’s physical and operational condition.
Our inspection includes:
- General condition assessment of the vessel
- Visual inspection of hull structures and accessible areas
- Inspection of main engines, auxiliary machinery and deck equipment
- Identification and recording of machinery, equipment and materials remaining on board
- Assessment of critical shipboard systems
- Photographic documentation of the vessel’s condition
- Preparation of a detailed Pre-Recycling Condition Survey Report
2. Inventory & Hazardous Materials Inspection
MP Inspection provides inspection and verification services related to the identification and documentation of hazardous materials on board.
The scope may include:
- Review and verification of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)
- Identification of potentially hazardous materials
- Verification of asbestos-containing materials, where applicable
- Identification of PCB-containing equipment and materials
- Verification of ozone-depleting substances
- Inspection of fuel, oil, chemical residues and other hazardous substances
- Coordination of sampling and laboratory analysis when required
- Documentation of hazardous materials identified during the inspection
3. Gas Free & Safe for Recycling Inspection
Prior to demolition and hot work, appropriate safety conditions must be established.
MP Inspection can provide independent inspection and verification services covering:
- Cargo tanks and fuel tanks
- Engine rooms and machinery spaces
- Cargo holds and enclosed spaces
- Fuel and oil residue conditions
- Chemical residue assessment
- Gas-free and safe-for-entry verification
- Assessment of conditions prior to hot work
- Identification of potential flammable or explosive atmospheres
- Documentation of safety-related observations
4. Ship Recycling Yard Inspection
MP Inspection conducts independent inspections at ship recycling facilities to monitor the condition and progress of recycling operations.
Our inspection scope may include:
- Inspection of the recycling yard and working areas
- Monitoring of vessel arrival and positioning
- Observation of dismantling and recycling operations
- Monitoring of cutting, lifting and material-handling operations
- Observation of machinery and equipment removal
- Monitoring of material segregation and storage
- Observation of waste handling and disposal procedures
- Recording of environmental, operational and safety observations
- Photographic documentation of the recycling process
5. Pre-Demolition & Demolition Survey
MP Inspection provides independent survey services before and during the demolition phase.
Our services include:
- Final pre-demolition condition assessment
- Verification of machinery and equipment remaining on board
- Identification of reusable machinery and equipment
- Recording of equipment condition prior to removal
- Monitoring of dismantling activities
- Documentation of damage occurring during demolition
- Recording of missing, removed or damaged equipment
- Photographic evidence throughout the demolition process
6. Quantity, Condition & Outturn Verification
Independent verification of quantities and conditions can be performed throughout the recycling operation.
Our services may include:
- Verification of equipment and materials removed from the vessel
- Quantity verification of recovered machinery and equipment
- Condition assessment of reusable equipment
- Verification of scrap metal and recyclable materials
- Monitoring of material segregation
- Verification of final outturn quantities
- Identification of missing, damaged or unaccounted-for items
- Preparation of detailed outturn documentation
7. Independent Third-Party Reporting
All inspections carried out by MP Inspection are supported by independent and professionally prepared survey reports.
Depending on the scope of assignment, our reports may include:
- Vessel and inspection details
- Scope and purpose of the survey
- Pre-recycling condition findings
- Machinery and equipment inventory
- Hazardous materials observations
- IHM documentation review
- Gas-free and safety observations
- Recycling yard inspection findings
- Demolition and dismantling observations
- Quantity and outturn verification
- Damage and loss observations
- Photographic evidence
- Technical findings and observations
- Non-conformities or discrepancies identified
- Final survey conclusions
International Standards & Regulatory Framework
MP Inspection performs ship recycling inspections with reference to applicable international maritime regulations, conventions, industry practices and local requirements.
Relevant regulatory and technical frameworks may include:
- Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships
- IMO Ship Recycling Convention
- Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) requirements
- EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR), where applicable
- Applicable IMO requirements and guidelines
- Applicable national ship recycling legislation and regulations
- Relevant ship recycling facility procedures and requirements
Why Choose MP Inspection?
Independent
We provide independent third-party inspection and reporting services for shipowners, managers, buyers, insurers, P&I interests and recycling facilities.
Technical Expertise
Our marine survey approach combines practical vessel inspection, cargo and machinery assessment, condition verification and detailed technical reporting.
Comprehensive Coverage
From pre-recycling inspection through demolition and final outturn verification, MP Inspection can provide coordinated inspection coverage throughout the recycling process.
Reliable Documentation
Our reports provide clear photographic and technical evidence to support commercial, insurance, contractual and operational requirements.
Worldwide Marine Inspection Support
MP Inspection provides marine inspection, survey and third-party verification services internationally, supporting clients throughout the global maritime and ship recycling industry.
Request a Ship Recycling Survey
Protect your interests throughout the ship recycling process with independent technical inspection and verification.
Contact MP Inspection for Ship Recycling Survey, Condition Survey, IHM Inspection, Gas Free Inspection, Demolition Monitoring and Third-Party Inspection Services.
