Under the serious outbreak of COVID-19, many overseas shipowners and ship management companies tend to appoint local superintendents to supervise drydock repair, assist with special/intermediate surveys and internal audit at Mainland China. HDUM is staffed with Master Mariners and Chief Engineers with 2-year or above superintendent experience and ISM/ISPS/MLC internal…
HDUM- IHM Survey Flag State recognition by The Republic of The Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator
On 12th June 2020, HDUM was issued with a Letter of Recognition as an IHM Expert Company by The Marshall Island Maritime Administrator to conduct visual and/or sampling checks and testing of Hazardous Materials and preparing the Inventory of Hazardous Materials(IHM). HDUM is recognized by the Republic of the Marshall Islands…
HDUM- IHM Survey Flag State recognition by Liberia Maritime Authority
HDUM was on 3rd June 2020 issued with a Letter of Acceptance of IHM Expert Company by Liberia Maritime Authority to conduct visual and/or sampling checks and testing of Hazardous Materials and preparing the Inventory of Hazardous Materials(IHM) on Liberian registered ships. The aforesaid administration has reviewed the documentation submitted for…
Sulphur 2020 – cutting sulphur oxide emissions
The main type of “bunker” oil for ships is heavy fuel oil, derived as a residue from crude oil distillation. Crude oil contains sulphur which, following combustion in the engine, ends up in ship emissions. Sulphur oxides (SOx) are known to be harmful to human health, causing respiratory symptoms and…