The Challenges of Ship Maintenance

Increasingly, shipping companies need to prove to charterers, that their ships are maintained to high standards. At the same time they need to reduce maintenance efforts, the cost of repairs, and drydocking / offhire times. All of these processes present many challenges: inspection intensity varies depending on individuals; differences in onboard and onshore information cause problems; assessment of a ship’s condition is left to the interpretation of a single crew member; information documents for the repair yard also leave too much scope for interpretation; comparisons to sister vessels or long-term observations involve a lot of effort; and finally, too much time is spent on 3rd party inspections. However, a well-chosen and effectively implemented hull maintenance strategy not only makes a vessel more attractive to charterers but also reduces maintenance costs and the risk of accidents, whilst at the same time ensuring compliance with regulations.

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