Dry-Dock Project Management
One accountable team from spec to undocking, on cost and on schedule.
A drydock is the single largest planned spend in a vessel’s operating year, and the place where scope creep and yard variations do the most damage. ShipSmith manages the whole event end to end, so the owner gets a controlled project rather than an open-ended bill. We prepare and tender the specification, evaluate and select the yard, then supervise on site every day - measuring progress, challenging variation orders, coordinating sub-contractors and class, and protecting the budget and the redelivery date. You receive transparent daily reporting and a closed-out project with full documentation.
What's included
What a Dry-Dock Project Management engagement with ShipSmith covers.
- Drydock specification preparation, work-list build-up and tender packaging
- Yard selection, quotation analysis and contract negotiation
- Full-time on-site superintendence and daily progress reporting
- Variation-order control, cost tracking and budget protection
- Coordination of class, flag, sub-contractors and owner-supplied items
- Final accounts reconciliation and a complete close-out report
A clear, four-step path
One accountable partner from first assessment to documented handover.
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Specify & tender
We build a clear, fully quantified spec and tender it to suitable yards on an equal basis.
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Award
Quotes are normalised and analysed, risks priced, and the yard and contract terms selected with the owner.
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Supervise
Our superintendent runs the dock daily - progress, quality, variations and class - reporting to the owner throughout.
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Close out
Final accounts are reconciled against the contract and a complete documentation pack is delivered.
Ready to keep your fleet sailing?
From an emergency afloat repair to a full drydock, spares at the next port, a survey or an AI co-pilot - talk to ShipSmith and get a clear, costed plan.