Docking Service

What is Docking Service?

Docking Service refers to a range of marine maintenance and repair activities carried out when a vessel is taken out of the water at a dry dock or floating dock. This process allows full inspection, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of the vessel’s hull, underwater structures, and machinery that cannot be accessed during normal operations.

Docking is a critical part of vessel lifecycle management and is often required to comply with classification society rules, flag state regulations, and charterer requirements.

Scope of Docking Services

Docking Services typically include:

• Hull inspection and maintenance

  • Hull cleaning, blasting, and coating

  • Steel renewal and structural repairs

  • Corrosion control and protection

• Machinery and propulsion systems

  • Inspection and repair of propellers, shafts, and rudders

  • Overhaul of sea valves, pumps, and piping systems

• Underwater and safety systems

  • Inspection of sea chests, gratings, and anodes

  • Maintenance of ballast and bilge systems

• Regulatory and class compliance

  • Class renewal surveys

  • Flag state and statutory inspections

• Painting and coating works

  • Anti-fouling application

  • Protective coating systems

Key Benefits of Docking Service

• Ensures vessel safety and seaworthiness

• Extends vessel service life and asset value

• Improves fuel efficiency through optimized hull condition

• Prevents unplanned downtime and major failures

• Maintains compliance with classification and regulatory requirements

Benefits for Shipowners and Operators

• Planned maintenance with predictable costs

• Reduced operational and technical risks

• Improved vessel performance and reliability

• Better asset management and long-term value protection

• Minimized off-hire time through structured docking programs

Why Docking Service is Essential

Regular docking is mandatory to ensure that vessels meet safety, environmental, and operational standards. Failure to perform timely docking may result in regulatory non-compliance, increased operating costs, and higher risk of mechanical failure.

Docking Service plays a vital role in maintaining vessel efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout its operational lifecycle.

Our Role in Docking Service

We support our clients by:

• Coordinating docking schedules and shipyard selection

• Assisting in technical planning and work scope preparation

• Monitoring docking execution and quality control

• Supporting class, flag, and regulatory survey coordination

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