Dry Dock Management

Service Overview

Dry docking is one of the most critical and capital-intensive events in a vessel's operational lifecycle. At Regulas Shipping, we specialize in delivering professional, end-to-end dry dock supervision that protects your financial interests, minimizes yard stays, and ensures high-quality repair work.

Our superintendents preparation begins months before the vessel arrives at the yard. We draw up detailed repair specifications, negotiate prices with shipyards, coordinate the delivery of key spare parts, and oversee all docking stages. While the vessel is in dock, we provide hands-on attendance to supervise steel renewals, mechanical refits, paint coatings, and propulsion overhauls.

Dry Docking Operations

• Repair Specifications: Drafting precise, structured repair specifications to prevent unexpected shipyard variation costs.
• Yard Evaluations & Contract Negotiations: Technical comparisons of shipyard quotes, capacity checks, and cost negotiations.
• On-Site Supervision & Attendance: Dedicated Chief Engineers present at the yard 24/7 to inspect, approve, and record repair steps.
• Quality Assurance: Verification of Class and statutory requirements, material certifications, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Final Billing Audits: Complete billing reconciliation to ensure owners pay only for approved work blocks.