Dry dock supervision is one of the most demanding activities in vessel technical management. During a dry dock period, a vessel typically undergoes simultaneous surveys by the classification society, statutory inspections by flag state representatives, and a programme of repairs and renewals by the shipyard. Without effective independent supervision, scope creep, substandard workmanship, and cost overruns are common outcomes. NAMSC provides dry dock supervision services that include planning support before arrival at the yard, daily on-site attendance to monitor work progress and quality, verification that class and statutory survey requirements are completed correctly, and final inspection and acceptance before undocking. Our involvement protects the owner’s commercial and technical interests at every stage of the process.

Regulatory compliance in the modern shipping environment demands continuous management across multiple international conventions simultaneously. NAMSC provides advisory services and practical support for compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, the ISM Code, ISPS, and the Maritime Labour Convention, as well as the requirements of Port State Control authorities and classification societies. Port State Control inspections can result in vessel detention when deficiencies are identified, with significant commercial and reputational consequences. NAMSC works with clients to identify and resolve compliance gaps before they become enforcement issues, conducting internal ISM audits, reviewing Safety Management System documentation, and providing the corrective action support that keeps vessels inspection-ready. We also assist clients preparing for oil major vetting programmes, including SIRE inspections under the OCIMF framework, which are a commercial prerequisite for tanker vessels operating in the major oil trades.

Conversion and retrofitting projects require the same level of independent technical oversight as any major survey or dry dock. Whether the scope involves ballast water treatment system installation, exhaust gas cleaning system fitment, cargo system modification, or structural alteration, NAMSC consultants can attend and supervise project execution in shipyards across the region, providing independent verification that work is completed to specification, on schedule, and to the standard required by the classification society and flag state. Our engineering background allows us to engage constructively with yard technical teams while maintaining the independence that effective supervision requires and the owner’s interests demand.