Repairs & Maintenance

• The systematic process of preventing equipment failure (preventive) and restoring functionality after breakdown (corrective), crucial for reliability and operational continuity.
• Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: Developing detailed, calendar- and running-hour-based schedules for all critical machinery and hull components.
• Corrective Maintenance Execution: Managing the rapid deployment of resources (parts, flying squads) to execute unscheduled repairs following component failures.
• Annual & Intermediate Survey Preparation: Preparing the vessel's structure and machinery for mandatory annual and intermediate surveys by Class, ensuring a smooth process.
• Flying Squad Coordination: Maintaining a global network of specialized technical teams ("flying squads") available for immediate deployment for complex repairs at sea or in port.
• Repair Specification Development: Producing highly detailed technical specifications for major repair works to secure accurate quotes and ensure quality of execution.
• Workshop and Supplier Vetting: Establishing a trusted network of certified repair workshops and specialist equipment suppliers globally.
• Cost Control and Quotation Analysis: Rigorously analyzing repair quotations and managing change orders to ensure all maintenance work is executed efficiently and within budget.
• Weld Procedure and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Supervising specialized repairs, including welding procedures, and mandating NDT to verify structural integrity.
• Material Preservation Programs: Implementing effective preservation programs for laid-up or spare machinery to prevent corrosion and deterioration.
• Bunker and Lube Oil Analysis: Regularly sampling and analyzing bunker fuel and lubricating oil to detect potential machinery problems early and inform maintenance decisions.
• Defect Rectification Planning: Prioritizing and planning the rectification of identified defects and observations from internal and external audits.
• Condition Monitoring Reporting: Utilizing data from sensors and remote monitoring to inform maintenance strategy, shifting toward a condition-based approach.
• Regulatory Record Keeping: Maintaining a comprehensive, auditable record of all maintenance and repair activities as required by Class and Flag State regulations.