The Dry Dock Planning and Ship Repair Project Management Training Course offered by The British Academy For Training and Development provides maritime professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage dry dock operations, ship repair projects, and vessel maintenance activities effectively. As part of the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization under the Management category, this programme focuses on improving Dry Dock Management through effective planning, resource coordination, cost control, and project execution.

Participants will learn how to manage complete dry dock cycles, coordinate ship repair activities, develop effective maintenance planning strategies, and apply professional project management techniques. The course also covers project scheduling, contractor coordination, risk management, and quality control to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective ship repair operations.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Dry Dock Management.
• Plan and coordinate dry dock operations efficiently.
• Develop effective maintenance planning strategies.
• Manage ship repair projects from planning to completion.
• Apply professional project scheduling techniques.
• Control repair costs, resources, and project timelines.
• Coordinate with shipyards, contractors, and technical teams.
• Identify and manage risks during dry dock activities.
• Improve quality control and compliance during repair projects.
• Enhance operational efficiency in maritime maintenance management.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Ship repair managers
• Dry dock managers
• Marine superintendents
• Fleet managers
• Technical managers
• Shipyard project managers
• Marine engineers
• Maintenance managers
• Vessel operations managers
• Project coordinators
• Maritime technical professionals
• Shipping company executives

Module 1: Introduction to Dry Dock Management

• Fundamentals of Dry Dock Management
• Purpose and types of dry docking
• Dry dock planning processes
• Roles and responsibilities
• Maritime maintenance requirements

Module 2: Dry Dock Planning and Preparation

• Pre-docking inspections
• Docking specifications
• Repair scope development
• Resource planning
• Documentation requirements

Module 3: Ship Repair Project Management

• Principles of ship repair project management
• Repair project phases
• Contractor coordination
• Resource allocation
• Project control methods

Module 4: Maintenance Planning and Technical Management

• Maintenance planning strategies
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Machinery and equipment inspections
• Maintenance scheduling
• Reliability improvement

Module 5: Project Scheduling and Cost Management

• Project scheduling techniques
• Timeline development
• Critical path management
• Budget control
• Cost estimation and monitoring

Module 6: Shipyard Operations and Contractor Management

• Shipyard coordination
• Contractor selection
• Work supervision
• Performance monitoring
• Quality assurance

Module 7: Risk Management and Safety During Dry Docking

• Dry dock safety procedures
• Risk identification
• Hazard control
• Emergency planning
• Regulatory compliance

Module 8: Quality Control and Post-Repair Management

• Repair quality inspections
• Testing and commissioning
• Documentation review
• Post-docking evaluation
• Continuous improvement practices