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Dry Docking Services in Dubai Maritime City
Ocean Connect FZE coordinates dry docking in Dubai Maritime City for owners and managers.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Based in Dubai Maritime City
- All UAE ports & anchorages
Overview
Dry Docking by Ocean Connect FZE
In short: Ocean Connect FZE coordinates dry docking in Dubai Maritime City for owners and managers. We help prepare the docking specification, compare yard quotations, manage hull, propulsion and tank work on site, and liaise with class surveyors so the vessel undocks on time and on budget.
Dry docking is the largest planned cost in a vessel’s maintenance cycle. Good preparation – a clear specification, early ordering of spares and an experienced team on site – is what keeps a docking on schedule.
Dubai Maritime City is home to ship lifts, dry berths and a cluster of repair yards. Being located in the precinct means our team can manage the job day to day and solve problems before they cause delays.
- Clear, priceable specification
- Like-for-like yard comparison
- Daily progress reports
- Control of extra work
What we offer
Get a QuoteOur Dry Docking Services
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Docking specification
Preparation of the repair specification from the owner’s and class requirements, with quantities that yards can price accurately.
02
Yard selection
Request and comparison of quotations, slot availability and commercial terms so you can choose the right yard.
03
Hull treatment
Hydro or grit blasting, coating application, anodes, and hull and tank inspection coordination.
04
Propulsion & underwater gear
Propeller, shaft, rudder, stern tube seal and sea chest work, including bearing clearance measurement.
05
Class & statutory surveys
Coordination of special and intermediate surveys, thickness measurement and certificate renewals.
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Owner representation
On-site superintendent support, daily progress reports, additional work control and final cost reconciliation.
Why preparation decides the cost of a dry docking
Most dry dock overruns start before the vessel arrives: an unclear specification, quantities that do not match the real condition, or spares that arrive late. We start from the vessel’s survey status, previous docking report and the owner’s defect list, and turn them into a specification with clear items and quantities that yards can price accurately.
With comparable quotations you can choose a yard on price, slot and capability – not on guesswork. Long-lead items such as propeller work, seals and coating materials are identified early so they are on site when the vessel docks.
On site every day until the vessel undocks
During the docking period our superintendent checks progress, inspects work quality and attends surveys. Additional work found after opening up is reviewed with the owner before it is approved, so the final invoice matches what was agreed.
- Daily photo report to the owner
- Approval process for additional work
- Survey and thickness measurement coordination
- Final cost reconciliation and docking report
How it works
Our Dry Docking Process
A clear, step-by-step approach so you always know what happens next.
- 1
Planning
We review survey due dates, defect lists and the previous docking report to define the scope.
- 2
Quotation & booking
Yard quotations are compared on a like-for-like basis and the dock slot is booked.
- 3
Docking period
We supervise work daily, control extras and keep the owner informed with photos and reports.
- 4
Undocking & close-out
Sea trials, documentation and a final report with cost breakdown and recommendations.
Why Ocean Connect
Why Ship Owners Choose Ocean Connect FZE
01
Based in Dubai Maritime City
Close to the yards, suppliers and authorities, for fast mobilisation across UAE ports.
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24/7 marine support
One phone number for emergencies, day or night, with a coordinator who owns the job.
03
20+ years’ experience
Engineers, fitters and welders with long experience in UAE ship repair and operations.
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Safe, documented work
Permit-to-work, method agreed up front and a report with photos when the job is done.
Vessel types
Vessels We Work On
Our teams support merchant ships, offshore vessels and harbour craft at berths, anchorages and yards across the UAE.
- Offshore supply vessels (OSV) and AHTS
- Tugs, barges and workboats
- Crew boats and fast supply boats
- Dhows and coastal cargo vessels
- Dredgers and floating cranes
- Tankers and bulk carriers
- Yachts and leisure craft
Service area
Dry Docking Across UAE Ports
From our base in Dubai Maritime City we support vessels at berths, anchorages and yards across the Emirates.
See all locations →- Dubai Maritime City
- Port Rashid
- Jebel Ali
- Khalifa Port
- Mina Zayed
- Port Khalid
- Hamriyah
- Port of Fujairah
FAQ
Dry Docking – Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions ship owners and managers ask us most. Can’t find yours? Call or email our team.
Still have questions?+971 4 572 9519
How often does a ship need dry docking?
Most merchant vessels dock twice in each five-year class cycle, at the intermediate and special surveys. The exact interval depends on the flag, class and the vessel type and age.
How long does a dry docking take in Dubai?
A routine docking for a small or mid-sized vessel typically takes from several days to a few weeks, depending on steel renewal, blasting and painting scope and survey requirements. We give a schedule with every quotation.
Can you act as the owner’s representative during dry dock?
Yes. Our superintendents can represent the owner on site, check work quality, approve additional work and report progress every day.
What do I need to send to get a dry docking quote?
The vessel particulars, the last docking report, the class survey status and your list of required work. We use these to prepare a specification and request yard prices.
Which dry docking facilities are in Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City has ship lifts, dry berths and several repair yards in one precinct, and the large Drydocks World facility is close by. We help you choose the facility that suits the vessel size, scope and schedule.
Can you manage a docking if we already chose a yard?
Yes. We can act as the owner’s representative at your chosen yard – reviewing the specification, supervising work and controlling extra work and costs.
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