Drydock Management
Comprehensive dry-dock and scheduled shutdown coordination, optimizing time and costs through detailed planning and professional complex project management.

Drydock Management

Overview

A poorly managed technical shutdown can double projected costs and timelines. Our Drydock Management service ensures perfect coordination among all contractors, deadline compliance and total budget control through proven project management methodologies.

Problems We Solve

Critical Challenges in the Naval Industry

Significant cost overruns due to poor planning and coordination

Extended shutdown periods generating operational losses

Conflicts among multiple contractors working simultaneously

Discovery of unplanned additional work

Difficulty controlling quality with multiple suppliers

Lack of visibility of actual vs. planned progress

Value We Deliver

Tangible and Measurable Benefits

25% reduction in total shutdown costs through optimization

95% compliance with planned timelines

Total budget control with daily reports

Perfect coordination among all contractors

Early identification of deviations and risks

Single point of contact for the ship owner

Implementation Methodology

Project Phases

Structured and proven process to ensure successful outcomes

01

Pre-Shutdown Planning

8-12 weeks prior

Complete scope definition, contractor coordination, work specifications, budget procurement, resource planning and detailed schedule elaboration.

02

Logistics Preparation

4-6 weeks prior

Dock reservation, crane and equipment coordination, critical materials procurement, documentation and permits preparation.

03

Dock Execution

Variable (typically 2-4 weeks)

Daily coordination of all contractors, progress control, interference resolution, change management, daily reports and quality control.

04

Testing & Sea Trials

3-5 days

Coordination of all system tests, completed work verification, sea trials and final adjustments before delivery.

05

Closure & Documentation

1-2 weeks

Work certification, complete technical documentation compilation, post-shutdown analysis, lessons learned and next shutdown planning.

Included Services

Integrated Technical Capabilities

Engineering & Design

Boilermaking & Welding

Crankshaft Grinding

Turbochargers

Load Testing

All TMB services as needed

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Drydock Management | TMB - Technical Maritime Bureau