Dry Docking Services
The preparation and the execution of the dry-docking project is very long, and every single step is critical for the successful execution of the next one. The whole process starts with the Pre-Docking Survey. This is performed to assess the Vessel’s condition and specifically should be in detail inspected every item affecting the Vessel’s Class, as well as every item that will need to be inspected and overhauled during the forthcoming dry docking. If it is considered necessary (based on the info received from the Vessel’s Owners and Crew), an In-Water survey might also be carried out.
The next step is the preparation of the Repairs Specification which is based on the findings and the extent of works planned to be carried out during the dry docking (extent of works depend on the condition found, on the overhauling intervals of the systems that can be overhauled only during the dry docking and on the applicable Class requirements).
Following the repairs specification and based on the trading area of the Vessel, Tenders are invited from the available approved shipyards and workshops. All tenders are evaluated based on their technical background (works specification offered, capabilities, experience), safety and reliability records, as well as the price and payment terms.
Based on the most attractive offers and after careful evaluation of them, the Dry-Docking Budget is prepared. It includes all costs will be invoiced directly by the shipyard where the Vessel will carry out the repairs. In case our principals request from us to get involved with the whole project such as the Agents appointment, Service Engineers that will attend for special works execution, spare parts and paint supply, Owners representatives attendance etc., we can include all the above to the D/D budget analysis.
Our Attendance from the Vessel’s arrival to the shipyard until the repairs completion and sailing out of our Lady, will ensure the technically proper works execution, timely and within the estimated budgeted figures. Daily works progress reports throughout the repairing period will be sent to our principals for proper follow-up. After the repairs completion and approval, Vessel’s sailing and invoicing finalization and agreement, a detailed attendance report with the works done, any pending issue that might exist and our recommendations for improvements etc., will follow shortly.
