Globally, there are just over 50 thousand oil tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo ships, gas carriers, chemical tankers, ferries and other passenger ships with an average age of 20.6 years. Even if you have a wide range of dry-docks available to..
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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 next time you need to leave the field.
Topics: Classing, Shipyard, Dry-docking
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
With professional planning, preparation and execution, dry docking can become a predictable and efficient process for the shipowner. Which factors should be considered in any case, before selecting the right shipyard?
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
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
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.
