Periodic surveys and inspections of ships are carried out to ensure the safety and seaworthiness of vessels. Not all of them needs docking.
Karsten Jensen
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Time is money and docking takes time. That´s a fact! Read on, and I will reveal how to save time and money on docking operations next time you need to leave the field.
Topics: Classing, Shipyard, Dry-docking
Bow thrusters are one of the most critical parts of a vessel and are often a costly part to repair. Proper maintenance is therefore crucial for any vessel. Here is 3 tips about thruster maintenance and repair.
Topics: Dry-docking, Thruster maintenance, Thruster
A vessel going aground is pretty much a technical ship manager’s worst nightmare. Not only are you looking at unexpected fees for docking and repair, but the ship could also be taken out of business for a long time.
Topics: Docking, Shipyard, Inspection, Diver
Most shipyards require all vessels to be drained of gas and certified as gas free before dry-docking. Did you know that you can avoid time-consuming and costly gas draining, if your ship ventures to the shores of Stavanger in Norway?
Topics: Shipyard, Dry-docking, Gas-free
Every shipowner knows, without saying, that dry docking is an expensive process. Let's have a look at it: What cost factors may contribute to minimize overhead costs, along with other unnecessary spending?
Topics: Docking, Classing, Shipyard, Periodic surveys, Dry-docking
Time is money and docking takes time. That´s a fact! Read on, and I will reveal how to save time and money on docking operations.
Topics: Classing, Shipyard, Dry-docking
Thrusters are one of the most critical parts of a vessel and are often a costly part to repair. Proper maintenance is therefore crucial for any vessel. Here is what you need to know about the subject of thruster maintenance and repair.
Topics: Dry-docking, Thruster maintenance, Thruster
Docking ships that contain gas is generally considered as risky business. That’s why most shipyards require all vessels to be drained of gas and certified as gas free before entering the docks. This is both time-consuming and costly, but if your..
Topics: Shipyard, Dry-docking, Gas-free
Let´s face it; dry docking is an expensive process which requires systematic and efficient planning and cost estimation to minimize overhead costs along with another unnecessary spending.
Topics: Docking, Classing, Shipyard, Periodic surveys, Dry-docking
