Under the implementation of Regulation (EU) 1257/2013, 20 November (SRR), in particular the obligation of EU flagged ships and non-EU flagged ships calling to an EU port or anchorage to carry on board an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) with a Certificate or Statement of Compliance, respectively, the Portuguese Maritime Administration considered it necessary create specific guidelines that allow for an adequate action, to face with the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) results.

Thus, the Circular No. 67 is published in which the specific guidelines are given so that stakeholders know how to proceed when IHM reveals asbestos containing materials. materials.