8.

Dry docking

How do you identify a location on hull and

reporting procedure
How do you report a damage area of a DB tank
How do you carry out hull inspection on dry
dock
How do you test welding seam for water
tightness
Methods of tests to find out propeller cracks
Procedures to be followed when lowering the
anchor

What are the places liable for cracks Diagram required

What is the highly corroded area
How do you prepare the vessel for dry docking 1. Prepare the repair list at least 3 months prior to the docking
as chief officer (Mr Shanes book) 2. Send basically the following to the dry dock office (they may also be by the companys office)
Repair list
Docking plan
Shell expansion plan
3. Following documents keep ready
GA plan
Bottom plug plan
Tank arrangement plan
Rigging plan
Stability information
Fire fighting plan
Ships particulars
Gas free certificates (only for tankers)
Cargo plan if docking is done with cargo
How do you prepare the dry dock repair list
What are the duties assigned for the crew and
bosun during dry docking
Why dry docking is required 1. to comply with the SOALS regulations
2. to comply with the class requirement after a major fire , collision or grounding or similar incident.
How often dry docking is carried out
Category of vessel Dockings in 5 yrs Maximum Interval
What is SOLAS requirement regarding dry
docking
When a vessel dry dock with cargo
What are the precautions when docked with
cargo onboard
What is the purpose of dry docking a ship
What are the routine maintenance carried out
in the dry docking period
What is the sequence of paints used for under
water hull protection
What are the inspection carried out in the fore
peak
What are the document required for dry
docking
What are the contents of shell expansion plan
All ships under 15 yrs 2 36 months
All ships over 15 years Every 2 years (or 2.5 depending on
under water hull protection system-
SPC)
Vessel operating 6 months in FW 2 36 months
Vessels solely in Fresh water 1
1. After a collision
2. after loss of rudder or propeller
1. if any dangerous or perishable cargo to be discharged before docking
2. cargo lashing to be verified
3. strict fire watches to be maintained throughout
4. cargo plan should be given to the yard
5. always maintain adequate GM
1. condition of ladders
2. stringer plates , shell plating , girders , panting and other beams for any cracks or corrosions
3. Zn anodes to be replaced
4. condition of coatings
5. condition of valves and pipes and suction heads
6. condition of sounding pipes and striker plates
7. condition of collision bulk head
Docking plan positioning of keel blocks
GA plan
Bottom plug plan
Shell expansion plan shows positions of frame numbers and locations
Tank arrangement plan
Rigging plan
Stability information
Fire fighting plan
Ships particulars
Gas free certificates (only for tankers)
Cargo plan if docking is done with cargo
1. this shows positions of frames with their number starting from aft to forward
2. this shows frame number from keel to decks
3. it is required to dock authorities to plan their keel blocks positioning
What are the check to be done prior to
flooding the dock
What are the duties before and entering the
dry dock
What are the contents in the docking plan
What are the duties of chief officer during the
dock
Explain hull preparation and painting (thickness
and drying time)
1. hull paint work is completed and dried
2. Zn anodes are fitted as planned
3. transducers are in order
4. bottom plugs are in position
5. any planned repairs or maintenance to the rudder , propeller are completed
6. check tanks for any rubbish left by the dock workers
7. secure al cargo gears in position
8. ensure all planned repair works and surveys are completed
9. re calculate the stability if any changes occurred during the dock
10. sufficient crew onboard
11. mooring lines are sent
12. re start bridge equipment such as Gyro and GPS
13. maintain log of events
Prepare watch schedule for the officers and ratings
Conduct a briefing with the officers and crew
Secure all gears, and loose fittings
Eliminate or reduced the free surface effect to minimum
GM should be adjusted so that the virtual loss of GM should not affect the stability of the vessel (virtual
loss of GM=PXKm or PXKg )
W W-P
Adjust the draft and trim as per the docks requirement
Sound and record all tanks
Make sure any retractable items in the bottom have been drawn inside
Maintain a time log of all events
1. Positioning of under water equipment (Log , transducers etc)
2. Frames and positions where to locate keel blocks
3. Discharge and inlet positions of pumps
4.
1. note down all events and maintain log of all events
2. switch all navigational aids and the gyro after noting the heading
3. sound all tanks once in the dock
4. obtain telephone , electricity , garbage bins and water for the fire line through international shore
connection
5. obtain emergency contact numbers and place them in the notice board
6. ensure ISPS is complied with
7. keep track with all repairs in progress and communicate with shore engineers
8. update the mater with the progress daily
Mr Shanes oral text book
How do you carry out thickness gagging of
ships plates and what is the allowance given
prior to changing plates
How the painting is done below the summer
line
What are the actions during critical period
What are the primer used in under and above
water surfaces
Why dock authorities required the ships to be
trimmed by stern
What will be the consequences if the trim is
more than required
When your ship is 30 year old a special survey
is carried out in dry dock. What are the checks
in this regard are done
1. use ultrasonic gauging
2. this is done by the class surveyor and he use minimum thickness table to decide whether to change
plate or not
3. in general vessels 10 years and above 10 percent is allowed
stern area of the ship is designed to touch the blocks first
when the stern is touch first the weight of the ship is gradually transferred to the block
ships are easier to handle with stern trim
to be compatible with the declivity of the dock keel blocks
If the trim is more than required from the dock, the critical period will be more than required and more chances
for the ship to be unstable
Special Surveys are to be carried out at 5 years intervals to renew the Classification Certificate.
The first Special Survey is to be completed within 5 years from the date of the initial classification survey
and thereafter 5 years from the credited date of the previous Special Survey. However, an extension of
class of 3 months maximum beyond the 5th year can be granted in exceptional circumstances. In this
case, the next period of class will start from the expiry date of the Special Survey before the extension
was granted.
For surveys completed within 3 months before the expiry date of the Special Survey, the next period of
class will start from the expiry date of the Special Survey. For surveys completed more than 3 months
before the expiry date of the Special Survey, the period of class will start from the survey completion
date.
The Special Survey may be commenced at the 4th Annual Survey and be progressed with a view to
completion by the 5th anniversary date. When the Special Survey is commenced prior to the 4th Annual
Survey, the entire survey is to be completed within 15 months if such work is to be credited to the
Special Survey.
A survey planning meeting is to be held prior to the commencement of the survey.
Concurrent crediting to both Intermediate Survey (IS) and Special Survey (SS) for surveys and thickness
measurements of spaces are not acceptable.
The scope of special survey
The Special Survey is to include, in addition to the requirements of the Annual Survey, examination,
tests and checks of sufficient extent to ensure that the hull, equipment and related piping, as required
in 2.2.12, are in satisfactory condition and fit for the intended purpose for the new period of class of
five years to be assigned, subject to proper maintenance and operation and the periodical surveys being
carried out at the due dates.
 The examinations of the hull are to be supplemented by thickness measurements and testing as
required in 2.2.11 and 2.2.12, to ensure that the structural integrity remains effective. The aim of the
examination is to discover Substantial Corrosion, significant deformation, fractures, damages or other
structural deterioration, that may be present.
2.2.3 The Special Survey is to include examination of underwater parts per Z3.
2.2.4 The anchors and chain cables are to be ranged, examined and the required complement and
condition verified. The chain locker, holdfasts, hawse pipes and chain stoppers are to be examined and
pumping arrangements of the chain locker tested. At Special Survey No. 2 and subsequent Special
Surveys, chain cables are to gauged and renewed in cases where their mean diameter is worn below the
limits allowed by the Society.
2.2.5 All spaces including holds and their tween decks where fitted; double bottom, deep, ballast, peak
and cargo tanks; pumprooms, pipe tunnels, duct keels, machinery spaces, dry spaces, cofferdams and
voids are to be internally examined including the plating and framing, bilges and drain wells, sounding,
venting, pumping and drainage arrangements. Internal examination of fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water
tanks is to be carried out in accordance with Table 3.
2.2.6 Engine room structure is to be examined. Particular attention is to be given to tank tops, shell
plating in way of tank tops, brackets connecting side shell frames and tank tops, and engine room
bulkheads in way of tank top and bilge wells. Particular attention is to be given to the sea suctions, sea
water cooling pipes and overboard discharge valves and their connections to the shell plating. Where
wastage is evident or suspect, thickness measurements are to be carried out, and renewals or repairs
made when wastage exceeds allowable limits.
2.2.7 Where provided, the condition of corrosion prevention system of ballast tanks is to be examined.
For ballast tanks used for water ballast, excluding double bottom tanks, where a hard protective coating
is found in POOR condition and it is not renewed, where soft or semi hard coating has been applied, or
where a hard protective coating was not applied from time of construction, the tanks in question are to
be examined at annual intervals. Thickness measurements are to be carried out as deemed necessary
by the surveyor.
2.2.8 When such breakdown of hard protective coating is found in water ballast double bottom ballast
tanks and it is not renewed, where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a hard
protective coating was not applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question may be
examined at annual intervals. When considered necessary by the surveyor, or where extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements are to be carried out.
2.2.9 Boundaries of double-bottom, deep, ballast, peak, and other tanks, including holds adapted for
the carriage of salt water ballast, are to be tested with a head of liquid to the top of air pipes or to near
the top of hatches for ballast/cargo holds. Boundaries of fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks are to be
tested with a head of liquid to the highest point that liquid will rise under service conditions. Tank
testing of fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks may be specially considered based on a satisfactory
external examination of the tank boundaries, and a confirmation from the Master stating that the
pressure testing has been carried out according to the requirements with satisfactory results. The
Surveyor may extend the testing as deemed necessary.
 2.2.10 Hatch Covers and Coamings The hatch covers and coamings are to be surveyed as follows:
2.2.10.1 A thorough inspection of the items listed in 3.2.3, including close-up survey of hatch cover plating and
hatch coaming plating, is to be carried out.
2.2.10.2 Checking of the satisfactory operation of all mechanically operated hatch covers is to
be made, including:
- stowage and securing in open condition;
- proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed conditions;
- operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains and link drives.
2.2.10.3 Checking the effectiveness of sealing arrangements of all hatch covers by hose testing or equivalent is
to be carried out.
Thickness measurements are to be carried out in accordance with Table 1. The Surveyor may extend the
thickness measurements as deemed necessary. When thickness measurements indicate substantial
corrosion, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to determine areas of substantial
corrosion. Table 2 may be used as guidance for these additional thickness measurements. These
extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as completed.
2.2.12 All bilge and ballast piping systems are to be examined and operationally tested to working
pressure to attending Surveyors satisfaction to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory.
2.2.13 For all ships except for passenger ships, automatic air pipe heads are to be completely examined
(both externally and internally) as indicated in Table 4.
For designs where the inner parts cannot be properly inspected from outside, this is to include removal of the
head from the air pipe. Particular attention is to be paid to the condition of the zinc coating in heads constructed
from galvanized steel.
How do you range the cable in case it is required to be done by the ships crew assistance of the shore crane is required.
Lower the anchor by using ships gear and advise the shore crane operator to range it on the dock
Then it should be undergo blasting before the inspection and measuring
What are the maintenance done to the anchor Check the diameter of shackles
cable in dry dock 11 percent wear down of the bar diameter is detected it must be replaced
transpose few cables
shackles to be clean and painted
What is critical instant The instant that the maximum virtual loss of GM occurs
This occurs just before the vessel landing overall on the blocks

What are the three categories of repair in the
dry dock repair list? What are the contents of
each category
Repair Category Contents
Standard items Hull cleaning and painting
Overhaul of anchoring system including ranging
Cleaning and painting of chain lockers
Overhauling of sea chest and suction/dis valves
Inspection and overhauling of lifting appliances
Overhauling of hatch covers
 All Zn anodes to be replaced
Overhauling of rudder and the propeller
Inspection and inspection of the ships bottom

Repair items Renewal of piping

Cargo handling equipment
Bulkhead leakages
Structural damages
Damages to the guard railings

Modifications fire fighting or detection systems
new piping and structural arrangements
conversions or re structuring in order to comply with any new
regulations (Eg fixing DB tanks in tankers)

Your ship is 12 years old to be dry docked in As the ship is only 12 years old only fore and after peak tanks to be opened and thoroughly inspected
near future for special survey. Explain what are
the items
What are the checks to be carried out in the 1. rudder pintle and bush clearance
rudder 2. jumper bar clearance
3. If overhauling the rudder is required the inspection plate to be cut opened.
4. rudder plates to be checked for wastage or erosion damage
5. plugs removed and water ingress to be checked
6. full movement of the rudder to be checked
7. Zn anodes to be replaced
How many coats are normally applied to the One barrier coat of primer
hull after sand or grid blasting 3 under coats in different colors
What is the difference between floating dock
and normal dock
Why do you transpose few cables of anchor
chain during docking
How do you apply SPC paint and what are the
advantages of SPC paint
Cable which closer to the bitter end lying idle for long time and become brittle
To make the even usage of the cable
The present invention relates to the increase of self-polishing properties of marine antifouling paints.
More particularly, it relates to the use of specific additives that increase the erosion rate of self-polishing
antifouling paints.
Antifouling paints for ship hulls comprise an important sub-class of paints prepared with binders which
are copolymers that upon hydrolysis release a biocide, the copolymers remaining after loss of the
biocide being sufficiently water-soluble to be washed off the surface. The slow dissolution of the
copolymer helps keeping the surface of the coating smooth, hence the name "self-polishing" given to
those paints. Indeed, it has long ago been shown that speed and fuel consumption are strongly
influenced by the roughness of the coating.
Self-polishing coating formulations are generally based on polymeric binders incorporating a trialkyltin
carboxylate group bound to the backbone of the polymer through the use of trialkyltin (meth) acrylate
comonomers. Hydrolysis on the surface releases a trialkyltin toxicant contributing to the antifouling
properties, and leaves a more hydrophilic backbone which can dissolve in the sea-water, contributing to
the self-polishing properties.

How long the SPC paint will last
What is the thickness of coat of SPC paint
which is to be applied on the hull
What are the contents of SPC paint
Echo sounder sensor covered with a block.
How will you do the maintenance
What are the types of dry docks
High performance TBT free self polishing copolymer antifouling paint. Used for fouling protection on deep sea
and coastal vessels. Especially formulated for use on vessels that require smooth antifouling films and excellent
fouling prevention. SPC antifoulings minimize hull roughness and marine fouling, yielding smooth hulls. Capable
of 60 month service.
Marine SPC 99, Black, 5 Gal from BLUE
WATER MARINE PA
Marine SPC 99 - Self Polishing Copolymer
Antifouling - Commercial/Industrial Only
High performance TBT free self polishing
copolymer antifouling paint. Used for
fouling protection on deep sea and coastal
vessels. Especially formulated for use on
vessels that require smooth antifouling
films and excellent fouling prevention. SPC
antifoulings minimize hull roughness and
marine fouling, yielding smooth hulls.
Specifically designed for Steel and for
(select styles) aluminum ships.
$859.00
Generally it is 5 years but depends upon the brand and the type of paint
It depends upon the brand of the paint.
Manufacturer will provide this information
In dry and wet conditions there will be two thicknesses
1. acrylic polymer
2. copper and Zinc solid particles
3.
A technique used to remove a ship from the water so that the underwater portion may be inspected, repaired,
maintained, or altered. Occasionally underwater repairs may be undertaken while a ship is afloat; however, at
regular intervals, or as dictated by emergency, it may be necessary to expose all of the underwater portion,
regardless of whether the ship is a small harbor tug or a large transoceanic liner.
The four types of dry docks are known as marine railways, floating dry docks, graving docks, and mechanical lift
 docks. The size of the ship usually determines which type is used.
The marine railway consists of a cradle of wood or steel with rollers on which the ship may be hauled out of the
water along a fixed inclined track leading up the bank of a waterway. The advantages of a marine railway lie in
the economy of the original construction and the relative low cost of maintenance. A marine railway is ideal for
ships up to 5000 tons.
The floating dry dock may be constructed of wood, steel, or concrete. The dock is submerged, to provide the
required depth of water over the keel blocks, by partially filling its tanks with water. The ship to be drydocked is
then positioned within, the tanks of the dock are rapidly pumped out by powerful pumps located within the
dock walls, and the ship is lifted out of the water.
The graving dock consists of an excavation in the ground with a thick concrete base supported, if necessary, by
piling and surrounded on three sides by earth held back by timbers, stone, cement, or steel supports, or a
combination of these materials. The entrance, or seaward end of the dock, is usually closed by a caisson of the
pontoon type which, when flooded, is trimmed down into position. The dock is flooded, the caisson is floated,
and the ship enters the dry dock and is positioned over the keel blocks. The caisson is then replaced and
submerged, the dock is pumped out, and the ship settles on the keel blocks. This process is reversed when the
ship is ready to leave the dock.
The mechanical lift dock is somewhat similar in action to the floating dry dock. The vessel, after taking up on the
keel and bilge blocks in the dock, is bodily lifted clear of the water. The mechanical platform dock has much
more flexibility than other types and has increased greatly in size and use.
What do you check and dont check when a
ship is being docked for the first time
What are the certificates to be obtain after dry
docking
What are the preparations before the ship to 1. Close and secure hatch covers
be dry docked 2. All derricks and cranes to be rested at sea going position
3. Calculate and maintain adequate GM to compensate virtual loss of GM during the critical period
4. Minimize FSE and make the vessel upright
5. Maintain required trim and draft as required by the dock authorities
6. Sound all tanks and keep records
7. Dry dock repair list and the required ship plans to be kept ready
Why it is necessary the vessels to be dry To examine the under water part of the hull
docked To carry out inspection and maintenance of rudder , propeller and transducers
To comply with the regulations imposed by the SOLAS
What are the under water areas to be checked 1. Underwater part of the hull
in dry docks 2. Full inspection of the rudder
3. Inspection of propeller and the associated gear
4. Underwater hull protection system
5. Bow thruster inspection
What are the precautions that you will take in
order to improve the safety during the period
of dock stay
What is docking survey and explain why it is Docking survey is similar to the special survey
required
What are the order that you will give to your 1. Watch plan should be posted in the notice board
officers during dry dock 2. Emergency contact numbers to be posted and in case of emergency use these numbers
3. All duty officers and ratings should know the repair items in progress
4. All personnel on deck should properly wear the safety gear
5. Fire rounds to be made frequently and specially in the areas of hot work being carried out
6. Proper illumination in all decks
7. Time log should be maintained accurately
8. Hull paintings to be carried out during appropriate weather conditions
9. Records to be maintained about any ship equipment given to the dock workers
10. Enclosed space entry procedures
11. ISPS watches