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How to save time and money on your next docking operation?

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.

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 07 aug 2018

Topics: Classing, Shipyard, Dry-docking

Bow Thruster Maintenance and Repair: 3 tips

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.

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 31 jul 2018

Topics: Dry-docking, Thruster maintenance, Thruster

HSE and Docking: 3 tips for the superintendent

There are many risks associated with the work of dry-docking a large ship. Accidents can have severe consequences for both crew and vessel. To safeguard these assets properly, you must go beyond the basic HSE rules and regulations.

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Posted by Arild Stølen on 17 jul 2018

Topics: Docking, Dry-docking, HSE

Do you need to drain the ship of gas before docking?

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?

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 10 jul 2018

Topics: Shipyard, Dry-docking, Gas-free

Reduce the cost for your next yard stay

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?

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 03 jul 2018

Topics: Docking, Classing, Shipyard, Periodic surveys, Dry-docking

How fast can you perform a docking and classing operation?

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.

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 29 mai 2018

Topics: Classing, Shipyard, Dry-docking

What You Should Know About Thruster Maintenance

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.

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 22 mai 2018

Topics: Dry-docking, Thruster maintenance, Thruster

Important HSE aspects to consider during dry-docking

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.

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Posted by Knut Høiland on 15 mai 2018

Topics: Docking, Dry-docking, HSE

Does the ship have to be gas free before dry-docking?

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..

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 08 mai 2018

Topics: Shipyard, Dry-docking, Gas-free

Economy in planning for your yard stay

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.

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Posted by Karsten Jensen on 24 apr 2018

Topics: Docking, Classing, Shipyard, Periodic surveys, Dry-docking

 

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