During dry dock, the ship’s stern tube is opened up for inspection of the seals, the stern cylinder, and the shaft. Learn about the procedure for performing ship’s stern tube integrity test in the dry dock.
What is a Hull Roughness Analyzer and How is a Ship’s Hull Roughness Measured?
A Ship’s hull roughness is a very important factor, which directly affects the power and fuel consumption of the ship’s main engine. The hull roughness can be determined by a tool known as hull roughness analyzer.
25 Important Points to Consider While Securing the Engine Room for Dry Docking
The ship’s engine room must be secured properly before the ship is rested on the keel blocks during dry dock. Learn 25 important points that must be considered to ensure the engine room is ready for the dry dock.
10 Types of Dry Dock Accidents That Can Occur in Ship’s Engine Room
Accidents in the ship’s engine room are extremely common during dry dock operations. Such accidents are harmful to the ship’s crew and property. Find out ten of the most common types of accidents that can occur in the ship’s engine room during the dry dock.
10 Splendid Dry Dock Photos Taken By Seafarers
Dry dock means tough work for seafarers. However, it also means a unique opportunity to click some amazing pics. Checkout ten amazing dry dock photos clicked by seafarers.
Launching New eBook – A Guide to Master Dry Dock Operations
Marine Insight launches new eBook – A Guide to Master Dry Dock Operations for Engine Room Department to help mariners know and understand the dry docking procedures in the ship’s engine room, by providing them a step-by-step and to-the-point guide which will explain different types of jobs that are carried and ways to approach them.
Watch: World’s Largest Cruise Ship ‘Symphony Of The Seas’ In Dry Dock
Watch this spectacular video of Symphony Of The Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, in dry dock with STX France & RCL – STN Teams.
Watch: A Behind The Scenes Look Into A LNG Vessel Drydocking
An estimated 650 jobs in total, all in a day’s work (17 days’ work) for the ship and fleet team managing the LNG carrier Tangguh Hiri drydocking in Singapore.
Watch: The Art of Dry Docking
Yokosuka Naval Base is home to some of the oldest dry docks in the world, and after 140 years, these 19th century, French-style dry docks are still being used today by the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as they bring in a ship for regular scheduled maintenance.