Dry Docking Flashcards
1
Q
What is the frequency of dry docking?
A
Twice in 5 years but no greater than 3 years apart for a vessel under 15 years.
For a vessel older than 15 years it is every 2 years but can be extended to 2.5 years if an approved high resistant paint is used.
2
Q
There are several ways to dry dock a vessel. List some of the methods used.
A
Careening
Beaching
Heaving down
The wet dock
The graving/ Dry dock
The floating dock
The synchro-lift dock
The slipway
The cradle lift
