Dry Docking & Shipbuilding

Overview

Dry docking and newbuilding projects represent some of the largest capital expenditures in vessel ownership. Getting them right — on time, on budget, and to the required quality standard — requires experienced, independent oversight at every stage.

LegaSea's dry docking and shipbuilding team provides that oversight. From repair specification development and shipyard selection through to on-site supervision, quality verification, and final acceptance, we protect your interests throughout the entire project.

Our team has supervised dry dockings and newbuildings at yards across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. We know which yards deliver, which cost items to watch, and how to keep complex projects on track.

Services We Provide

• Dry dock specification preparation with detailed work scopes and cost estimates
• Shipyard tendering, evaluation, and selection advisory
• On-site dry dock supervision — daily progress monitoring and quality assurance
• Newbuilding project management from contract negotiation to delivery
• Hull and coating inspection, thickness measurement, and condition reporting
• Machinery overhaul supervision and parts verification
• Budget tracking, variation order assessment, and cost control
• Sea trial attendance and final acceptance surveys

Why LegaSea for Dry Docking & Shipbuilding?

• Senior superintendents with hundreds of dry dockings supervised
• Independent from all shipyards — our only loyalty is to you
• Proven budget control — average 12% cost savings vs. unsupervised projects
• Experienced across all major Asian, Middle Eastern, and European yards
• Comprehensive photographic documentation and daily progress reports