· The First Port
Start before the docking window becomes urgent
Dry-dock performance is largely determined before the vessel reaches the yard. Early condition review, class planning, specification development and long-lead procurement reduce the number of expensive decisions made under time pressure.
Control points across the project
- Condition and defect review with class requirements
- Standardised yard tender and commercial comparison
- Frozen core scope with controlled change orders
- Daily progress, cost and critical-path reporting
- Testing, sea trials and documented handover
- Post-dock performance verification and warranty follow-up
Managing cost without sacrificing asset condition
Lowest tender price does not always produce the lowest final cost. Owners should compare exclusions, labour assumptions, material rates, docking capacity and schedule credibility.
Every additional item should have a technical reason, cost impact and approval trail. This protects the budget while ensuring necessary work is not deferred without understanding the risk.