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MINERVA IN FOCUS 27 Dry docking projects | Τhe role of the Dry Docking team

Understanding the role

of the Dry Docking team

Minerva executives share information on their role, responsibilities,
and thoughts from their latest experiences.

Every ship we prepare My experience as a Chief Engineer on many vessels of
the Minerva fleet, and now as a member of the technical
for its voyage stands department, is more than just a job - it’s a way of life.
In my new role as a Roving Engineer, I provide atten-
as a testament to our dance inspections prior to dry docking, which helps save
manpower and time. I also serve as an Engineer Super-
dedication visor during the dry docking process. This is a position
of responsibility, but my experience as a Chief Engineer
has equipped me with the mindset and skills to navigate
challenges and successfully bring every dry docking proj-
ect to completion.
The most fascinating yet challenging aspect of this role
is managing seafarers in accordance with the work plan,
as well as ensuring the proper supervision of tasks un-
dertaken by the yard and technicians. Each job must
be delivered with the highest quality so that every ship
we prepare for its voyage stands as a testament to our
dedication. Every challenge we overcome fuels our drive.
Preparing a ship for repair is a complex process that
requires meticulous planning and excellent cooperation
between the departments involved. The participation of
seafarers is decisive in ensuring that the repair work is
scheduled and executed within the correct timeframe
and budget. Specifically, they create a repair and mainte-
nance list and obtain a dry dock handbook. They assign
respective staff to their specific duties from the list, divide
the crew into small groups for supervision of the work
carried out by the yard workers, and schedule the tasks
to be performed by crew members. Each spare part must
be ordered and checked to ensure that the repair items
by Panagiotis Katsios are ready for use.
Roving Engineer, It is also recommended to study previous dry docking re-
Technical Department, ports. The amount of fuel onboard must be reduced to the
Minerva Marine Inc. minimum safe quantity for the operation of the ship so that
the corresponding tanks can be inspected and cleaned.
In my new role as a Roving Engineer, The same applies to water, bilge, and waste tanks.
A guide for Masters and the Engine Department, designed
I provide attendance inspections to explain the entire dry docking procedure in a step-
prior to dry docking, which helps by-step manner—from planning to sea trials—can help
save manpower and time. seafarers understand and monitor the critical work they
do on the ship during this important period.

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