HDUM is pleased to inform its valued clients, partners, and affiliates that its outstanding services with regard to the development of IHM inventory onboard have been recognized by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK), Bureau Veritas (BV), and the American Bureau of Societies (ABS). HDUM can conduct visual and/or sampling checks and…
HDUM- IHM Survey: Approval by Lloyd’s Register (LR) Classification Society
On July 13, 2020, HDUM was issued an approval certificate by Lloyd’s Register (LR) classification society as Lloyds Register Approved Service Supplier for the development of the IHM inventory on board for all the ships under Lloyd’s Register Classification Society. HDUM is now approved by Lloyd’s Register for Visual/Sampling Checks…
HDUM- IHM Survey: Approval by Korean Register (KR) Classification Society
HDUM has been approved by the Korean Register (KR) classification society as an IHM expert company. HDUM is therefore authorized to conduct visual and/or sampling checks and testing of hazardous materials and preparing the inventory of hazardous materials(IHM) on board for all ships under the Korean Register of Shipping. The…
HDUM-Superintendent Service and ISM/ISPS/MLC Internal Audit
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 limit in ECAs – increased risk of PSC deficiencies and detentions
DNV GL keeps customers and other stakeholders updated on various aspects of the global 2020 sulphur cap and its implications for maritime shipping. While the global cap of 0.5% is just around the corner – entering into force on 1 January 2020 – this PSC news focuses on existing emission…
Sulphur 2020 PSC inspections
Introduction The new IMO global sulphur cap requirements enter force on 1stJanuary 2020 and a robust and consistent approach to compliance is expected by all Port State Control (PSC) regimes. PSC inspections will be carried out in accordance with the IMO PSC procedures, the 2019 guidelines for PSC under MARPOL…
‘Pragmatic approach’ by port State inspection authorities during COVID-19 pandemic
Port State control (PSC) regimes have advised that inspection practices have been adjusted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Physical on-board ship inspections have been reduced considerably to protect both port State control officers (PSCOs) and seafarers, but the PSC regimes have said they continue to work to target high-risk…
HDUM- Hong Kong Marine Department Approval for conducting Flag State Audit and Pre-arrival audit for Hong Kong Registered Ships.
HDUM was on 17th Jan 2020 approved by the Hong Kong Marine Department for provision of professional services for performing Flag State Audit (FSA) and Pre-Arrival Audit (PAA) for Hong Kong registered ships in Mainland China and abroad in view of Quality assurance for Hong Kong registered ships. All HDUM…