Vessel Dry Dock Superintendency
Dry Docks, whether preventive or regulatory requirements, it is a necessary activity during a vessel’s life cycle. These dockings are always very keenly attended by superintendency and ship owner’s representatives.
These dockings are expensive, challenging and very prone to unforeseen circumstances, and is often believed to be one component most likely to overrun budgetary allocations.
It is thus not surprising that traditionally
vessel dry dock activities were generally managed
in house by the owner and or its manager, under
the premise that this procedure will have the
tightest controls over its execution.
In recent times the way ships and vessels are
managed now is changing. It is not uncommon
to have technical superintendents allocated
fleets the size and number of which were unheard
of till a few years ago.
While it is easy to speak casually about
a “connected world” in reality it is rather
difficult for superintendents to be away for
longer periods of time at a particular dry dock,
and still expect them to execute monitoring
his / her remaining fleet with the same level
of diligence and attention.
Then there is the area of OPEX and budget allocation
/ expenditures which if not investigated closely
and regularly has every possibility to escalate
to unwanted levels.
It is thus beneficial for owners and managers
to consider engaging services of independent
Dry Dock consultants, and most advantageous
if this is commenced right at the stage of drafting
the specifications.
Constellation Marine services offers a full
gamut of dry dock services, from consolidation
of specifications, accurate quotes from multiple
yards and selection of one that is just right
for the owner.
Look around and owners will see a multitude
of organizations that offer such services, with
the common and often heard adage of “Technical
superiority and cost minimization” touted as
the most important selling point.
However, it’s much more than that, and at Constellation, experience has shown that a predictable and hassle free solution is often a key in ensuring that schedules are met in order that vessels are turned around to resume what they are required to do best – which is “to get on-hire and earn freight”.
We also believe a cost minimization is a rationale for low quality outcome, its thus imperative that the focus is on minimizing or removing “unexpected costs” which are often associated with ineffective planning, lack of control and decision making, often the biggest factors that differentiate between a dry dock and a successful dry dock.
Our dedicated team of Master Mariners, Chief
Engineers, and/or Naval Architects, can easily
differentiate repair specifications that could
be executed afloat, by ship staff, or at anchorage,
thereby concentrating efforts on the most critical
components to be executed when on the blocks,
saving time and energy and narrowing the focus
boundaries so that effective supervision can
be achieved.
Within the regions we operate, we also enjoy
a tremendous by professional relationship with
regulators such as class and flag and coupled
with our knowledge of requirements through which
we can easily ensure class visits are kept to
a minimum and residual attendances removed.
In addition, we work with carefully vetted agents and 3PL service providers, who can offer often overlooked but essential services related to spare clearances, freighting, transportation and the like, including on time delivery of products efficiently and effectively.
We thus invite you to experience our highly experienced superintendent services call us on +971 44518060, and be secure in the knowledge that the advertised “Technical Expertise” stated by others may not be the only factor determining success for a complex activity such as a dry dock. Team Constellation availability