There are a several hundred dry-docks spread around the world, most of them situated in Asia. It means you have a wide range of options docking your ships for intermediate and main classing. Also knowing there are just about 58.000 oil tankers, bulk..
Periodic surveys and inspections of ships are carried out to ensure the safety and seaworthiness of vessels. Not all of them needs docking.
Topics: Docking, Classing, Shipyard, Periodic surveys
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
We all know that there are many risks associated with the work of dry-docking a large ship, and that accidents can have severe consequences for both crew and vessel. To safeguard these assets, we must do more than fill out an HSE-form.
Topics: Docking, Dry-docking, HSE
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
A vessel going aground is pretty much a technical ship manager’s worst nightmare. Not only are you looking at unexpected docking and reparation fees, but the ship could also be taken out of business for an excruciatingly long time.
Topics: Docking, Shipyard, Inspection, Diver
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
Box coolers are the great uncertainty when going to dock with your ship. Is it leakage? Is it corrosion in the flange? Is it damage to the pipes? Every ship inspector knows the cost of large improvement of box coolers. Don´t be surprised!
Topics: Docking, Shipyard, Periodic surveys, Box coolers
When choosing the right shipyard for classing, repair or conversion there are some critical factors on which you will base your decision. Here is an overview of what I recommend you should consider before selecting the right shipyard.
