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Drydocking is a crucial yet often overwhelming experience for marine engineers—especially when you’re responsible for coordinating multiple systems, contractors, and timelines. Whether it’s your first or fifth drydock, the challenges of tight schedules, budget control, and technical decisions remain the same.
“Drydock Operations for Engineers” is a practical, structured, and experience-backed guide that walks you through the entire process—from pre-planning to post-trial review. This book focuses specifically on the engine room perspective, making it a perfect companion for junior engineers, second engineers, and aspiring chief engineers.
With real-world checklists, crew coordination strategies, and survey insights, you’ll learn how to manage drydock like a pro.
Planning the Drydock: Budgeting, timelines, machinery selection, coordination with superintendents.
Preparations Before Arrival: Spare part checks, crew readiness, critical spares, and job list finalization.
Manpower Management: Handling contractors, day/night shift planning, and allocating engine room responsibilities.
Machinery Overhaul & Jobs: Aux engine d’carb, main engine checks, purifier/air compressor overhauls, etc.
Electrical Jobs: Switchboard testing, motor rewinding, generator testing, and cable checks.
Inspection and Verification: Hull inspections, tailshaft surveys, rudder clearances, sea chest and valve checks.
Regulations and Surveys: Coordination with class surveyors, port state authorities, and flag inspections.
Sea Trials & Final Reports: Conducting engine load tests, verifying automation, leak inspections, performance logs.
This guide was my go-to when preparing for my first drydock as 2/E. Helped me stay 10 steps ahead throughout the schedule.” – Siddharth Iyer, Second Engineer, VLCC
“I now assign this book to all junior engineers joining our fleet. It gives a clear picture of how to work in sync with dock teams.” – C/E Lars Thomsen, Fleet Manager
“As a cadet, I always felt lost during drydock. This book explained what actually happens behind the scenes.” – Navya Rane, Engine Cadet
“The sea trial section alone made this book worth it—practical, straightforward, and very relevant.” – Ankit Srivastava, 3rd Engineer, Gas Carrier
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Anish Wankhede is the co-founder of Marine Insight, the world’s leading maritime education platform. A certified AI leader and management-level marine engineer, he has authored several bestselling technical eBooks trusted by seafarers worldwide. With a career dedicated to advancing maritime learning, Anish combines practical expertise with a passion for empowering marine professionals.











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