The Challenging Project that is Dry Docking


by Capt. Yiannis Kapageridis, QA Superintendent, TMS Tankers.


E The Project Management Triangle


very project and therefore dry dock will have a distinct beginning and end. The life cycle of the project includes four stages: initiation, planning, execution and closure. These series of four stages consists of the entire duration of a project. In order to clarify the confusion between the terms “project” and “project management” we could simply think that the “project” refers to a temporary endeavour with a specific goal.


“Project Management” involves effectively planning the process of achieving a specific goal within given constraints, and then making sure that all necessary actions are carried out. Essentially, Project management and Dry dock Management is the application (or use) of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements.


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Success in project and in this case dry dock management is defined by the “Project Management Triangle” model. This triangle traditionally contained the three primary and competing constraints of schedule, cost and quality that a project manager has to effectively balance in terms of scope in order to deliver on the project objectives.


In view of the project triangle constraints, each dry dock project should be: - On budget: The cost of the dry dock should be within the frame of a budget taking into account any money reserves and margins for unforeseen issues.


- On schedule: Proper planning such as no delays and minimize off hire time.


- Within Scope (quality requirements): the work to be done. To create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to verify and control scope within specific quality criteria.


This article first appeared on the SAFETY4SEA website and is republished here with our thanks.


Developing an initial schedule


One of the toughest parts of a ship repair project manager’s job is to coordinate all available resources and ensure they are used optimally and effectively.


There are three primary tools that can be utilized in order to develop the project’s schedule and budget: - Gantt chart - Network diagram - Work breakdown structure (WBS)


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