Technical Support Services

HDUM offers a wide range of technical management support services, including Drydock & Repair supervision, New Building Supervision, On-board technical inspection, ship crew training, and ship management consultancy.

Drydock Repair Technical Superintendent Service

A professional technical superintendent’s guidance is vital to an efficient drydock repair. To accommodate drydocking arrangement and ensure the repair to be completed on schedule with quality maintained, our technical superintendents will coordinate closely with all relevant parties, including shipyard, paint supplier, class surveyor, ultrasonic thickness measurement (UTM) company, LSA & FFA services provider, radio equipment service provider and surveying company, etc. In addition, a technical superintendent should conduct SMS management supervision/inspection; review and assess the management of vessel; provide technical trainings and instruction to crew members. Our experienced technical superintendents, who possess SMS internal auditor certificates issued by classification society, are able to carry out ship management supervision based on the safety management system of ship management company; coordinate with relevant parties; ensure that the drydock repair is completed in compliance with repair plan and schedule.

New Building Supervision

During the ship’s newbuilding process, it is very important that the vessel must be built in accordance with the contract, specifications, and rules. HDUM provides close monitoring from the keel laying to the final delivery. All aspects of newbuilding supervision can be provided commencing with shipyard selection, design evaluation, and finalization of the vessel specifications according to the latest standards and regulations. The site team conducts scheduled inspections and overall supervision of projects is carried out by a dedicated team.

HDUM holds extensive experience in managing dry-docking and new building projects, particularly in the Asian Pacific region. Our strong surveyors’ network covers all major shipyards and ports in China and Asia Pacific region. All our surveyors are highly experienced and we ensure that all projects complete within the stipulated time and budget without compromising the quality and safety of the vessel.