DM Consulting's Dry Dock Training Course is internationally recognized, accredited, and offered to a diverse clientele, including military, commercial, and private organizations from around the world.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The DM Consulting Dry Dock Training course provides in-depth technical guidance on the art and science of drydocking ships and vessels. Participants are guided through the full drydocking process from the fundamentals of drydocking, through core concepts, and advanced topics. The fundamentals include basic dry dock information, ship supports, and naval architecture. Core concepts focus on industry-standard procedures and calculations throughout all phases of a drydocking evolution. Advanced topics address special and related operations, emerging dry dock technologies, and lessons learned. Participation includes practical exercises, an exam, and dedicated time to review participants’ unique challenges.

Past participants have included representatives from shipyards, engineering companies, consulting firms, ship owners, and government agencies across six continents. Over 75% of all course attendees rate the course as excellent, with both experienced and inexperienced dry dock personnel reporting significant professional benefit.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 

• This training is targeted for:
• Consultants
• Dock Masters/Docking Officers
• Dry Dock crews-Engineers
• Insurance personnel
• Launch/Load Masters-Marine Surveyors
• Naval Architects-On-site Representatives
• Owners Representatives
• Port Engineers
• Program/Project Managers
• Shipyard Management
• Others involved/interested in dry docks, drydocking vessels, launching ships, heavy lift operations, and vessel transfers. 

 

To download the course brochure, click here.

Registration:

 

Cancellations received in writing up to two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to administration charge of £200. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however, this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the RINA Events Team. It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter the content and timing of the programme. In the unlikely event that RINA cancels the event for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.

 

Personal Data:

Please note that personal data, such as name, company, and job title will be collected and provided in the delegate list format to the event attendees. No contact details will be included in the delegate list. If you would like to not be included in the list for any reason, please inform the RINA Events Team at 

RINA events code of behaviour:

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is proud to have a diverse membership and aims for all members, guests, and attendees to enjoy their time at RINA events. Just as we expect others to treat us courteously, we should also extend courtesy to fellow members, guests, and attendees.

If any attendee at a RINA event feels that another’s behaviour towards them is unwelcome, disrespectful, or undignified, they should inform the RINA staff member or get in touch with us at 

Anyone deemed to be acting discourteously towards other attendees will be asked to leave the event.

Filming/Photography:

Please note that filming/photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the Marketing team know at .