Preparing for drydocking

Pre-docking inspection

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Pre-docking inspection services

Our pre-docking inspection services are designed to ensure your vessel is fully prepared before entering drydock. By conducting a comprehensive assessment, we help identify potential issues that could impact the efficiency or cost of your drydock operations. This proactive approach allows for better planning, minimizes unexpected delays, and supports compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Based in the UAE, and available in all major ports and anchorages throughout the region, our team delivers reliable and efficient inspections tailored to the unique requirements of each vessel.

To learn more about how we can support you in diving services, contact us at diving@albwardydamen.com.

Optimizing drydock preparation with pre-docking inspections

Preparing a ship for drydocking is a critical step that can save significant time, cost, and effort. In today’s environment, where delays in the supply of long lead-time parts are increasingly common, early identification of issues is more important than ever. A thorough inspection of key systems before finalizing the docking specification is essential to ensure timely delivery of parts and services, and to avoid costly surprises during the drydock period.

Our pre-docking inspection services include

  • Measure vibration levels in rotating equipment

  • Perform thermographic inspections on switchboards and exhaust lines

  • Assess the health of electric motors and diesel engines

  • Conduct both static and dynamic testing of alternators to detect early signs of failure

  • Health check report for main engines, thrusters and generator plant

Our experienced specialists compile a detailed technical report outlining the current condition of systems, along with recommended corrective actions. This proactive approach ensures that your vessel enters drydock with a clear plan, reducing downtime and unplanned repairs.

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    We are committed to continuously maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in all our operations. We recognise that we work in a dynamic industry involving potentially hazardous equipment and operations.

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  • One-stop-shop

    We have a large team of in-house specialists who can pick up the requests of any level of complexity. We are engineering, building and repairing steel or aluminum vessels. Our mechanical and electrical departments are all in-house. We have a large experience in retrofitting and conversions.

  • All major trades in-house

    We have all major trades in-house, mainly carried out by our own staff. We offer 3D scanning, retrofitting, propeller repairs, thruster repairs, GRE piping, hydraulic and electric repairs. We have a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Production support team in-house.

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    We are committed to continuously maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in all our operations. With all key competences in-house we deliver to the highest technical, environmental standards at the right price.