Digital Dry Docking Playbook: Save Time, Cut Costs

Dry docking is stressful. No matter what your role is - from the crew prepping the vessel, to the superintendent walking the yard, to the finance team managing costs - it’s a period where small mistakes can create big consequences.

At Shipnet, we’ve lived those moments too. Many of us at Shipnet started our careers on ships and in yards, juggling the same tough calls you make every day. That’s why we built a solution designed not just for compliance and reporting, but for people - to make your life easier, your planning sharper, and your results stronger.

The pressure you’re under

• Superintendents & Technical Managers: You’re balancing a thousand moving parts - crews, contractors, inspections, approvals - knowing one missed step can cost days and credibility.
• Crews: You’re in the thick of it, handling the repairs, cleaning, and heavy lifting. Every hour counts.
• Finance & Operations Leaders: You’re watching the costs mount, charter revenue slip away, and stakeholders asking for answers.

Everyone feels the squeeze. That’s why digital support isn’t a luxury anymore - it’s the difference between firefighting and forward planning.

The digital playbook for Dry Docking success

Here’s how Shipnet’s Dry Docking software and digital solutions helps you save time and cut costs - while making your job easier:

• Stay on top of scope

  Define the right worklist from the start, adjust quickly when discovery items appear, and track approvals in real time. No more scope creep surprises.

• Control costs line by line

  Break down invoices, compare yard benchmarks, and prove where the money went. Finance teams love the transparency - and you avoid difficult conversations.

• Keep projects moving

  Our Predictive Gantt engine doesn’t just track tasks - it forecasts delays, flags critical paths, and helps you protect revenue before it’s lost.

• Make compliance painless

  All the records, reports, and certificates you need, stored in one place and always audit-ready. No scrambling, no stress.

• Communicate clearly

  From ship to shore, everyone sees the same plan and progress - cutting down on calls, emails, and crossed wires.

Why this matters

Every extra day in dock means lost revenue and added costs. But more than that, it’s your reputation on the line. Delivering a smooth, well-run docking makes you the person who saved money, avoided delays, and kept the fleet moving.

Shipnet’s Dry Docking solution is already trusted by leading operators worldwide because it delivers results - but more importantly, it’s built with you in mind.

Ready to take control?

Use your Digital Dry Docking Checklist today - your step-by-step guide to smarter planning, clearer communication, and cost control.

Make dry docking one less headache.

Take control of your next dry dock. Track the real costs, plan smarter, and be the person everyone remembers as the one who got it right.

Ready to talk? Get in touch today ...

Paul Marsh

Shipnet Sales