Dry Docking
We provide a reliable and seamless solution for dry dockings, offering standardized and efficient ship agency services that ensure your dry docking needs and schedules are met on time. Our approach helps prevent delays and keeps unforeseen costs to a minimum.
Dry Docking
We provide a reliable and seamless solution for dry dockings, offering standardized and efficient ship agency services that ensure your dry docking needs and schedules are met on time. Our approach helps prevent delays and keeps unforeseen costs to a minimum.
Selecting a dependable agent is crucial for streamlining the dry-docking process and preventing conflicts between the yard and ship owner. The dry-docking procedure is intricate and requires coordination with multiple parties. A skilled ship agent must cultivate strong relationships with the relevant dry docks and engage with all necessary authorities, suppliers, and service providers well in advance of the vessel's arrival to ensure smooth operations.
Focusing on precision at every stage, we address your needs with a straightforward
• Reliable quality, availability, and pricing
• Clear and ongoing communication
• Transparent cost management and comprehensive follow-up
• Hassle-free administration – we ensure timely and efficient control
solution and a single point of contact:
• Reliable quality, availability, and pricing
• Clear and ongoing communication
• Transparent cost management and comprehensive follow-up
• Hassle-free administration – we ensure timely and efficient control
01 Planning
During pre-arrival planning, we draw out the scope of the dry-docking process with you.
Our dry-docking service standards
• We ensure a response time of under 3 hours for any inquiry or appointment, available 24/7.
• Upon nomination, an OFAC check will be performed before confirming the appointment, in accordance with SOO requirements.
• Each appointment must detail all pertinent information regarding the services and scope of work needed for the docking.
• The dry-docking agent will initiate contact with both the owner's representative and the designated dry-docking management.
Work Scope in Arrival Phase
• Review the work scope and offer detailed insights about the dock or yard.
• Provide guidance on applicable rules and regulations.
• Organize arrival, accommodation, and departure arrangements.
• Coordinate all booked services.
• Supply safety equipment and fire-fighting systems.
02 Arrival
Upon your arrival at port, we develop a detailed action plan for your dry docking process.
Our dry-docking service standards
• Pre-arrival information should include comprehensive details about the dry-dock and other pertinent local information.
• Send updates on expected delays, ISPS requirements, emergency contact details, and applicable laws and regulations to both the customer and the vessel.
• Maintain close communication with the Owner’s Superintendent and relevant parties regarding any anticipated or unexpected deviations from the Estimated Time of Berthing (ETB).
Work Scope in Planning Phase
• Deliver all necessary agency services for clients both in port and during dry-dock.
• Manage inventory planning and supply of consumables and spare parts for your clients.
• Supply safety equipment for personal protection.
• Offer local technical expertise.
• Assist with handling the arrival of your client’s crew and personnel.
• Conduct a pre-operations meeting to align on the work scope and timeline.
03: Dry Docking
Effective coordination and communication are essential throughout the dry docking process at the dock.
Our dry-docking service standards
• The agent must board the vessel upon its arrival at the dock and at least twice daily thereafter.
• Any additional Disbursement Account (DA) expenses incurred must be reviewed and approved by the Master and Superintendent.
• Relevant stakeholders must be promptly informed of any emergencies, delays, or urgent issues—communication on these matters should never be delayed.
Work Scope in Dry Docking Phase
• Coordinate services that exceed the yard’s capabilities.
• Offer on-site technical and administrative support.
• Safeguard, store, and deliver your clients' consumables and spare parts.
• Perform and coordinate essential system and equipment inspections.
04: Departure
As you depart from the dock, we coordinate all agency services to ensure a smooth and safe exit.
Our dry-docking service standards
• The agent must board the vessel upon its arrival at the dock and at least twice daily thereafter.
• Any additional Disbursement Account (DA) expenses incurred must be reviewed and approved by the Master and Superintendent.
• Relevant stakeholders must be promptly informed of any emergencies, delays, or urgent issues—communication on these matters should never be delayed.
Work Scope in Departure Phase
• Coordinate services that exceed the yard’s capabilities.
• Offer on-site technical and administrative support.
• Safeguard, store, and deliver your clients' consumables and spare parts.
• Perform and coordinate essential system and equipment inspections.
05 Evaluation after dry-docking period
We will always:
• Conduct an evaluation meeting with the agent and superintendent following the completion of dry-docking.
• Address any uncertainties and answer questions that have arisen.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct an evaluation meeting with the agent and superintendent following the completion of dry-docking.
• Address any uncertainties and answer questions that have arisen.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
Visiting Address:
3 Professora Kachalova St.
St Petersburg
Russia
192019
Working hours:
07:00 - 23:00 : Mon-Friday
08:00 - 20:00 : Sat-Sunday
Timezone: [UTC +03.00] Europe/Moscow
08:00 - 20:00 : Sat-Sunday
Timezone: [UTC +03.00] Europe/Moscow