Compliance with Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention) for Panamanian-flagged ships Full-text PDF:TEC- 1352 (1395kb) Contact:Green Certification Department Issued:30 Jun 2025 Regarding compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention), the Panamanian Administration published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-386 (Rev.Jun/2025), which contains updated instructions. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information for shipowners and management companies on actions required regarding ship operations and ship recycling procedures in accordance with the Circular. -1. Development of the IHM Part I and Initial Surveys (Para. 6, 7) (1) New ships as defined in the Convention (a) Development of the IHM Part I by the New ship method and the IHM Initial Survey are required during the construction. (2) Existing ships as defined in the Convention (a) Development of the IHM Part I by the Expert method and the IHM I