Tug Boat At Dry Docked Stock Image

Dry docked Usually dry docking is done every 12 months to 24 months, as there could be machinery and systems that cannot be stopped while the ship is in use; these are also serviced, repaired or replaced at the same time. The normal steps followed are - the hull is cleaned of marine plants, painting with anti-corrosive and anti-fouling paints, hull inspection and repairs, ship side gratings cleaned and repaired, cleaning and surveying of tanks, rudder and carrier ring.before put back to service