COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Dry-Docking and Under Water Repairs as Per Class Requirement course is a high-level technical program focused on the critical maintenance phase of a vessel's lifecycle. This course examines the complex coordination between shipowners, shipyard managers, and Classification Society surveyors during the "Out-of-Service" period. It provides a detailed analysis of the statutory and technical requirements that must be met to maintain a vessel's "In-Class" status and ensure its seaworthiness for the next five-year cycle.

The scope of this training involves the meticulous planning of the dry-docking specification, from initial defect reporting to the final undocking trials. Participants will explore the engineering challenges of hull inspections, tailshaft withdrawals, and sea valve overhauls. The program emphasizes the regulatory standards set by organizations such as IACS, focusing on how underwater repairs including welding and propeller polishing, must be documented and verified by attending surveyors.

Coverage includes the project management aspects of dry-docking, such as cost control, safety management (Hot Work permits), and the critical path to avoid expensive yard delays. The course also addresses the growing field of "In-Water Surveys" (IWS) and underwater repairs as alternatives to traditional docking. By integrating technical repair knowledge with Class compliance, this course equips maritime professionals to lead successful, safe, and cost-effective dry-docking operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Formulate a comprehensive Dry-Docking Specification based on maintenance logs.
2. Select shipyards using technical and commercial evaluation criteria.
3. Interpret Classification Society rules for Special and Intermediate Surveys.
4. Oversee the preparation of the vessel for docking (Stability/Cleanliness).
5. Manage the critical path of repairs to ensure on-time vessel delivery.
6. Supervise hull cleaning, blasting, and the application of coating systems.
7. Execute inspections and repairs on rudders, propellers, and tailshafts.
8. Manage the overhaul of sea chests, valves, and overboard discharges.
9. Implement safety protocols for shipyard activities and confined space entry.
10. Evaluate the feasibility and Class-approval of underwater welding and repairs.
11. Track project costs and manage variation orders during the docking period.
12. Conduct final inspections and manage the "Punch List" for undocking.
13. Prepare detailed post-docking reports for technical and financial records.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Technical Superintendents, Chief Engineers, Marine Surveyors, Shipyard Project Managers, and Fleet Managers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.