Preparing the Ship for Dry Dock

For a vessel to maintain its class license, and comply with operational requirements, it must carry out planned dry docking every five years for the renewal of the license. In cases like collision or under water damage the vessel will be brought in for unplanned dry docking for repairs.

Introduction:

The main objective in carrying out dry docking is to ensure ships are operational and to maintain their class license. Structural machinery and various components are subjected to inspection and maintenance to ensure sea worthiness. Dry docking is also required if a ship has sustained damage to the under water structure due to grounding, collision or any other damage which will affect the water integrity of the ship’s hull.

Preparing the Ship for Dry Docking:

Drydocking Explained: Types of Dry Dock Methods

Maintenance at regular intervals of time is the key to have an elongated and efficient life of a ship at sea. Maintaining the internal parts of the ship is fine, but what if the outer parts or the parts under water require maintenance and repair? Let' see how these kind of repairs are done.

What is Drydock and why it is done?