scope:

This dry dock standard, herein referred to as the "standard," defines the minimum requirements to obtain and sustain dry dock certification. This standard covers the evaluation, inspection, maintenance, and operation of drydocking facilities.

To obtain dry dock certification in accordance with this standard, each drydocking facility shall undergo a condition assessment. On completion of the condition assessment, a dry dock certification, in the form of a Dry Dock Capacity Certificate, shall be issued for the dry dock's certified rated capacity and stability limitations (as applicable) by the certifying agency who conducted the condition assessment.

To maintain dry dock certification in accordance with this standard, the shipyard shall

• Establish and follow a maintenance program,

• Operate the facility in a safe manner as defined by this standard,

• Maintain records, and

• Have a certifying agency conduct periodic certification inspections.

Prior to the expiration date of the certification period, the shipyard shall have a dry dock certifying agency conduct certification inspections of the drydocking facility. On completion of the certification inspection, the certifying agency will issue an updated Dry Dock Capacity Certificate for the dry dock's certified rated capacity and stability limitations (as applicable). If the certification inspection discovers deficiencies that affect the dry dock's capacity, operational limitations, stability limitations (as applicable), or safe operation, the certifying agency shall require a new condition assessment for the deficient items.

This standard does not cover the following:

1. Personnel safety requirements;

2. Shipyard health and safety requirements;

3. Environmental and pollution compliance and control systems;

4. Design and construction of drydocking facilities;

5. Vessel handling equipment such as lines;

6. Vessel transfer systems;

7. Weight handling systems such as cranes;

8. Service systems such as potable water, heating, and ventilation; and

9. Industrial systems such as welding, burning equipment, and abrasive blast equipment.

Section 1.3 contains definitions, symbols, and notations used in this standard. Appendix A contains sample dry dock certification inspection checklists. Appendix B contains sample dry dock maintenance tasks. Appendix C contains sample drydocking checklists for use before, during, and after a drydocking operation.