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Dry Dock Quarterly Newsletter
Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information. DM Consulting Updates Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 23-26 October 2023 • North America/South America • Live Online (register now) 5-8 December 2023 • Norfolk, VA, USA 6-9 February 2024 • San Diego, CA, USA 5-8 March 2024 • London, United Kingdom • Live Online 12-15 March 2024 • Victoria, BC, Canada 9-12 April 2024 • Pascagoula, MS, USA April 2024 • Asia/Australia/Oceania (exact dates are to be determined) Summer June 2024 • Boston, MA , USA (exact dates are to be determined) 2025 • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 2025 Dry Dock Conference • Dates and Location to be determined Visit www.drydocktraining.com for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting's Dry Dock Training Course has accreditation with both The Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME) and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). Both experienced and inexperienced dry dock personnel have benefited from attending the training. Over 75% of all course attendees rate the course as "excellent". DM Consulting is available for training specific to your organizations’ needs. Save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. DM Consulting DM Consulting are dry dock experts that conduct professional dry dock consulting services internationally. Services provided include: Dry Dock Acquisitions Dry dock operations assessment, support, manuals, procedures, and analysis Drydocking calculations required for a safe drydocking and undocking operations Launching operations assessment, support, and analysis Dry dock project management and engineering Ship and vessel owner drydocking support Facility certifications, inspections, and acquisitions (MIL-STD 1625 experts) Expert testimony and witness services Research and Development Projects DM Consulting continues to make progress on the two research and development projects awarded by the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). Dry Dock Block Contact Indicator System The purpose of this project is to design and test a block contact detection system. The system has been designed, the components purchased, and assembled. Bench testing will be completed soon. Additional information and progress reports are available from our website: https://www.drydocktraining.com/block-contact-indicator.html Alternate Blocking Materials The purpose of this project is to design and test three different materials as candidates for replacing structural elements of dry dock blocks. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) has been used for drydocking ships and is undergoing lab testing. Additional information and progress reports are available from our website: https://www.drydocktraining.com/alternate-blocking-materials.html Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 December. SYNCROLIFT® AND DM CONSULTING JOIN FORCES Many current shipyard practices date back to the 1700s – the days of sail, square-riggers, Nelson, and John Paul Jones. Some of those practices are very slow, unsafe, and labor-intensive. Legacy engineering is dangerous, and by definition should be a thing of the past. Syncrolift® Inc. of Miami, FL, and DM Consulting Inc (DMC) of San Diego, CA – two world leaders in the field of drydock engineering are joining forces to modernize shipyard operations and bring them into the 21ST Century. Together the two companies are committed to bringing modern, safer, and best-engineering practices to the industry. Established in 2000, DMC is recognized worldwide as a leading authority on the drydocking of ships and vessels. DMC personnel are dry dock experts with a combined 150+ years of experience in the industry, including involvement in over 2500 vessel drydocking projects and covering in excess of 5000 drydocking operations. DMC conducts Dry Dock Training around the world, in addition to a re-occurring International Dry Dock Conference and Advance Training Forum. Syncrolift® has been a significant player in the shipyard market for seven decades with 300 shiplift installations around the world. In addition to the eponymous Syncrolift®, the company also supplies innovative Fast Docking™ products and transfer systems for heavy load handling of ships which maximize shipyard productivity. Nuclear-powered submarines are transferred to launch on Syncrolift® transfer systems in shipyards for both the US, and UK navies. Syncrolift® supports its worldwide products in service with a network of service stations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Far-East, and Australasia. Syncrolift® makes sure to stay close to its customers worldwide and this new venture with DMC will provide additional training and support wherever required. The two companies are dedicated to maximizing safety in all aspects of Drydock engineering. DMC Dry Dock Training Course has accreditation with both The Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME) and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). All Syncrolifts® are built to Lloyds Register Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment.
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Dry Dock Quarterly Newsletter
Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information. DM Consulting Updates Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 23-26 October 2023 • North America/South America • Live Online (new dates) 5-8 December 2023 • Norfolk, VA, USA 6-9 February 2024 • San Diego, CA, USA 5-8 March 2024 • London, United Kingdom • Live Online 12-15 March 2024 • Victoria, BC, Canada 9-12 April 2024 • Pascagoula, MS, USA April 2024 • Asia/Australia/Oceania (exact dates are to be determined) Summer June 2024 • Boston, MA , USA (exact dates are to be determined) 2025 • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 2025 Dry Dock Conference • Date and Location TBD See https://www.drydocktraining.com/course-information.html for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting is available for special training sessions. You can save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. Floating Dry Dock Acquisition Services Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) and DM Consulting (DMC) have formed a partnership to provide floating dry dock acquisition services. More than just a brokerage, DMC/SMC offers a complete package of assistance to take your new build or secondhand floating dry dock purchase from conception to operation. Interested-contact Joe Stiglich (O) +1-858-705-0760 joe@drydocktraining.com. RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DM Consulting continues to make progress on the two research and development projects awarded by the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). Dry Dock Block Contact Indicator System The purpose of this project is to design and test a block contact detection system. The system has been designed, the components purchased, and assembled. Bench testing will be completed soon. Additional information and progress reports available from our website: https://www.drydocktraining.com/block-contact-indicator.html Alternate Blocking Materials The purpose of this project is to design and test three different materials as candidates for replacing structural elements of dry dock blocks. HDPE has been used under a ship for drydocking and is undergoing lab testing. Additional information and progress reports available from our website: https://www.drydocktraining.com/alternate-blocking-materials.html Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 September. Monitoring and Control for Tomorrow’s Floating Dry Docks IDAC West has provided dry dock control systems since 1999 for the Floating Dry Dock industry. Our systems are built for safety, efficiency, and ease of use by the operator. The systems include integrated and stand-alone modules for: Deflection Monitoring, Enhanced Manual Control, Attitude and System Monitoring, Alarming, Automatic Evolution Control, Data Trending, Historical and Event Data Logging, Remote Data Monitoring We have deployed systems on dry docks that are class approved by ABS, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, and NAVSEA. Our systems are the standard for the US government. Visit www.idacwest.com for more information or contract Dave Smith at daves@idacwest.com . _______________________________________ Dry Dock Standard The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has published a Dry Dock Standard. The Standard is intended to address a deficiency in commercial shipyards, specifically safety certification of drydocking facilities. To obtain a copy, go to: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.1061/9780784416006 _______________________________________ Technical Presentations and Papers Technical presentations and papers, including those from past Dry Dock Conferences/ Advanced Training Forums can be found online at https://www.drydocktraining.com/technical-papers.html . Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information.
DM Consulting Updates Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 24-27 April 2023 • Asia/Australia/Oceania (UTC+9) • Live Online 8-11 May 2023 • Pascagoula, MS, USA 6-9 June 2023 • London, United Kingdom 13-16 June 2023 • London, United Kingdom 25-28 September 2023 • North America/South America (UTC-6) • Live Online 5-8 December 2023 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA 5-9 February 2024 • San Diego, CA, USA See https://www.drydocktraining.com/course-information.html for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting is available for special training sessions. You can save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. DM CONSULTING YOUTUBE CHANNEL Visit DM Consulting's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/user/DMConsulting2000 MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES DM Consulting has thousands of contacts in the dry dock and drydocking marketplace. Please contact Joe Stiglich (joe@drydocktraining.com) if you are interested in marketing of your goods or services through DM Consulting’ dry dock and drydocking’s network. _____________________________________________________________________ RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DM Consulting has been awarded two research and development projects by the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP)! Dry Dock Block Contact Indicator System The purpose of this project is to design and test a block contact detection system. Use of the system is intended to reduce or eliminate the need for divers to verify contact between the blocks and the vessel being drydocked. Alternate Blocking Materials The purpose of this project is to design and test three different materials as candidates for replacing structural elements of dry dock blocks. Two materials to be tested will be High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and neoprene, which are targeted at replacing soft and hard wood caps. The third material to be tested will be fiber reinforced concrete intended to replace the traditional steel reinforced concrete block. The goal of exploring alternate blocking materials is to be able to reduce the cost of wood materials consumed for each drydocking and extend the service life of the concrete blocks, reducing the overall shipyard operating cost and local environment impact. _______________________ Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 June 2023. *New* 3D Scanning Technology This patented technology was developed to service the dry dock industry by eliminating uncertainty in drydocking. By scanning a vessel in water prior to drydocking Application of our modern technology can create the follow documents for a safe drydocking: - Drydocking Feasibility Report - Hydrostatic Curves - Docking Plan Modifications with Projection/Hull Opening Interferences - Standard Drydocking Calculations (loading, stability, clearances and more) See https://www.drydocktraining.com/3dscanning.html for more details. Dry Dock Engineer Available -Dry Dock Engineer available for short and long term projects. -Dockmaster with a background in marine engineering and ship handling. -Specializing in docking evolutions, project management and facility acquisitions. -NAVSEA Certified FOS and USCG Licensed. -Commercial maritime and defense experience. For details contact David Von Schmidt, david4438033415@gmail.com _________________________________ Videos to Watch https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7044024909768876032?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyrDL1ystU Dry Dock Quarterly Newsletter
Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information. DM Consulting Updates Happy New Year! January 2023 marks the 23rd year anniversary for DM Consulting. We want to thank you for your business over the last 23 years. We look forward to providing continued support to the Dry Dock Community for many years to come. Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 7-10 February 2023 • San Diego, CA, USA 13-16 March 2023 • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 24-27 April 2023 • Asia/Australia/Oceania (UTC+9) • Live Online 8-11 May 2023 • Pascagoula, MS, USA 13-16 June 2023 • London, United Kingdom 25-28 September 2023 • North America/South America (UTC-6) • Live Online 5-8 December 2023 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA See https://www.drydocktraining.com/course-information.html for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting is available for special training sessions. You can save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. Tim Greeson, P.E. Joins DM Consulting Tim Greeson has joined the DM Consulting team. Tim has vast dry dock and drydocking experience and will manage special projects for DM Consulting. ______ ______________________________ Floating Dry Dock Acquisition Services DM Consulting (DMC) and Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) have formed a partnership to provide floating dry dock acquisition services. More than just a brokerage, DMC/SMC offers a complete package of assistance to take your new build or secondhand floating dry dock idea from conception to operation. Interested-contact Joe Stiglich (O) +1-858-705-0760 joe@drydocktraining.com Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 March. ASSESSMENT, REPAIRS AND LONG-TERM SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION OF GRAVING DOCKS & CONCRETE INFRASTRUCTURE STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES’ subject matter experts (SMEs) deliver educational seminars that specifically address solutions that make structures stronger and last longer. Each presentation provides valuable insight and course material to address the specific needs of your group. The agenda for the Assessment, Repairs, and Long-Term Service Life Extension of Graving Docks & Concrete Infrastructure presentation includes: Introduction •Condition assessment •Service life analysis Repair Methodology •Concrete repair •Cathodic protection in general/ICCP in particular Case Studies Please contact Frank Dressman to discuss a technical presentation, Cell: +1-619-964-1006 email: FDressman@StructuralTec.com _______________________ Small Shipyard Grants Small Shipyards in the USA have received grants from the US Maritime Transportation for Dry Dock Training and Dry Dock Projects. See https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants for details on how to apply. Dry Dock Quarterly Newsletter
Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information. DM Consulting Updates Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 6-9 December 2022 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA 7-10 February 2023 • San Diego, CA, USA 28-31 March 2023 • Pascagoula, MS, USA 24-27 April 2023 • Asia/Australia/Oceania (UTC+9) • Live Online 13-16 June 2023 • London, United Kingdom 25-28 September 2023 • North America/South America (UTC-6) • Live Online Other possible upcoming events - Dates to be determined Victoria, BC, Canada Halifax, NS, Canada Singapore Visit www.drydocktraining.com for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting's Basic Dry Dock Training Course has accreditation with both The Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME) and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). Both experienced and inexperienced dry dock personnel have benefited from attending the training. Over 75% of all course attendees rate the course as "excellent". DM Consulting is available for training specific to your organizations’ needs. Save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. DM Consulting DM Consulting are dry dock experts that conduct professional dry dock consulting services internationally. Services provided include: Dry Dock Acquisitions Dry dock operations assessment, support, manuals, procedures, and analysis Drydocking calculations required for a safe drydocking and undocking operations Launching operations assessment, support, and analysis Dry dock project management and engineering Ship and vessel owner drydocking support Facility certifications, inspections, and acquisitions (MIL-STD 1625 experts) Expert testimony and witness services Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 December 2022. Safety See a Maritime Safety Guide from Lanier Law Firm at: Maritime Safety Guide - lanierlawfirm.com/maritime-safety-guide/ Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information.
DM Consulting Updates DRY DOCK CONFERENCE/ADVANCED TRAINING FORUM The 22-23 September 2022 is the tenth in this highly successful series of International Dry Dock Conferences/Advanced Training Forums. Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Attend: In person or via live stream from anywhere. Attendees: Includes Dry Dock Experts from around the world. Accreditation: Attendance earns PDHs through SNAME. Sign-up early: Register and pay in July for reduced rates. See https://www.drydocktraining.com/2022-conference.html for more details on the International Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum. Dry Dock Training Schedule All training is scheduled after the 22-23 September 2022 Dry Dock Conference. See https://www.drydocktraining.com.html for a schedule and details on the course. Floating Dry Dock Acquisition Services Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) and DM Consulting (DMC) have formed a partnership to provide floating dry dock acquisition services. More than just a brokerage, DMC/SMC offers a complete package of assistance to take your new build or secondhand floating dry dock purchase from conception to operation. Interested-contact Joe Stiglich (O) +1-858-705-0760 joe@drydocktraining.com. Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 September 2022. Technical Presentations and Papers Technical presentations and papers, including those from past Dry Dock Conferences/ Advanced Training Forums can be found online at https://www.drydocktraining.com/technical-papers.html DM Consulting Updates
2022 Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum The tenth in this extraordinarily successful series of International Dry Dock Conferences/Advanced Training Forums will take place 22-23 September 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. The conference provides advance training for those in the dry dock industry; offering opportunities for all to take part in discussions and share knowledge and experiences. This conference is targeted for Dock Masters, Docking Officers, Engineers, Naval Architects, Port Engineers, Dry Dock Crews, Program/Project Managers, Marine Surveyors, Shipyard Managers, Ship Owners/Crews, Owners Representatives, On-site Representatives, Port Managements, Port Authorities, Consultants and others allied to this field representing shipyards, engineering organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, vessel owners and others involved or interested in the dry docking of ships and vessels. Cannot join us in Virginia Beach? No problem, you can attend via live stream where you will be able not only listen to conference speakers, but also interact and ask questions remotely! There are a limited number of speaking/presenter openings available. If you are interested, please contact DM Consulting. See https://www.drydocktraining.com/2022-conference.html for more details on the International Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum. Maximize your travels and attend the 20-22 September 2022 Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (https://www.navalengineers.org/Symposia/FMMS2022) also in Virginia Beach. Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 26-29 April 2022 • Biloxi, MS, USA 3-6 May 2022 • London, United Kingdom (Live online course) 21-24 June 2022 • Boston, MA , USA 22-23 September 2022 • 2022 Dry Dock Conference Virginia Beach, VA, USA 6-9 December 2022 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA 7-10 Feb 2023 • San Diego, CA, USA Other locations in 2023 - Dates to be determined Halifax, NS, Canada Victoria, BC, Canada Australia/New Zealand/Singapore time zone-Live Online Course Middle East time zone-Live Online Course See https://www.drydocktraining.com/course-information.html for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting is available for special training sessions. You can save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. DM CONSULTING YOUTUBE CHANNEL Visit DM Consulting's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/user/DMConsulting2000 Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 June 2021. Monitoring and Control for Tomorrow’s Floating Dry Docks IDAC West has provided dry dock control systems since 1999 for the Floating Dry Dock industry. Our systems are built for safety, efficiency, and ease of use by the operator. The systems include integrated and stand-alone modules for: Deflection Monitoring, Enhanced Manual Control, Attitude and System Monitoring, Alarming, Automatic Evolution Control, Data Trending, Historical and Event Data Logging, Remote Data Monitoring We have deployed systems on dry docks that are class approved by ABS, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, and NAVSEA. Our systems are the standard for the US government. Visit www.idacwest.com for more information or contract Dave Smith at daves@idacwest.com . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syncrolift Fast Docking Systems FastDocking™ docking equipment is a set of docking solutions, ensuring great efficiency at the shipyard. Lead times, and therefore the number of ship repairs, is significantly improved. Syncrolift is continuously developing smarter solutions to improve the productivity and speed of operations. An example is blocking solutions. The blocking wood used for stabilizing a ship is not a value gain from a shipowner’s point of view. It is possible to source solutions that avoid these costs, and Syncrolift has several options available. The efficiency of docking, launching and repair operations of ships is influenced by which solutions are used. Visit https://syncrolift.com/products/fastdocking/ for more information or contract Ferdinand Vonubishch at ferdinand.vonubisch@syncrolift.com . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ballast, Draft, and Deflection Monitoring for Floating Dry Docks METRITAPE Installed on dry docks used for Military and Commercial vessels Easy Operation & Maintenance Interfaces with other systems 50+ years of experience www.jowa-usa.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CeRam-Kote Coatings DM Consulting is now the technical consultant for the CeRam-Kote line of ceramic epoxy coatings employed on dry docks over the past 15 years with great success. The key element in all CeRam-Kote products is ceramic particle loading, which creates above normal adhesion of the coating to the substrate as it cures in the epoxy matrix bound within the anchor profile of the prepared steel plates. This same feature also provides exceptional abrasion and impact resistance, plus added corrosion protection and perm factor. A patented element allows up to 15% elongation/flexibility of the coating without rupture. Pontoon decks have been the primary application over the past 20 years, although preservation of historic ship hulls has made it an excellent candidate for underwater hull preservation as well. Ballast tanks/holding tanks are another application as a result of 35 years of use on offshore oil platforms. For answers to technical questions, contact our own John Vitzthum, former Senior Dock Master, BAE Ship Repair: 619-571-9379 / john.vitzthum@gmail.com . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heger Dry Dock Heger Dry Dock, Inc. (HEGER) provides high quality customized design and engineering services to the shipbuilding & ship repair industries, engaged with most major shipyards in the United States and has an outstanding reputation with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command. HEGER has been a subject-matter-expert in the drydock industry for over 20 years, specializing in design, inspection and certification of floating drydocks, graving drydocks, caisson gates, transfer-launch ways, and consultation on all types of drydock related projects, for customers servicing the US NAVY, USCG, MSC, Offshore Support, Commercial & Cruise vessels. Services include: • Design - Complete design drawings and specifications for floating drydocks, graving drydock caisson gates and vessel transfer/launch systems. • Shipyard Planning & Dock Selection – Assistance with pier/wharf layout for floating drydock placement, selecting the best type and size of drydock to fit site restrictions, customer specific capabilities/access needs, laydown areas and vessels to be serviced. • Drydock Inspections & Certifications – ‘Control Inspections’ required by NAVSEA in accordance with MIL-STD 1625, and Commercial inspections/certifications in accordance with the requirements of US Coast Guard SFLC Standard Spec 8634. • US Navy MIL-STD 1625 FCRs • Floating Dock Mooring Design • Vessel Handling Trolley System Design • Accident Investigations & Expert Testimonies – Subject matter expert for floating and graving drydock related issues. Root cause analysis of drydock-related accidents, design of emergency repairs, assistance with salvage operations, and development of procedures to dock/undock damaged vessels and/or docks. More information on www.hegerdrydock.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New* 3D Scanning Technology This patent pending (patent awarded) technology was developed to service the dry dock industry by eliminating uncertainty in drydocking. By scanning a vessel in water prior to drydocking Application of our modern technology can create the follow documents for a safe drydocking: - Drydocking Feasibility Report - Hydrostatic Curves - Docking Plan Modifications with Projection/Hull Opening Interferences - Standard Drydocking Calculations (loading, stability, clearances and more) See https://www.drydocktraining.com/3dscanning.html for more details. 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DM Consulting Updates Happy New Year! January 2022 marks the 22nd year anniversary for DM Consulting. We want to thank you for your business over the last 22 years. We look forward to providing continued support to the Dry Dock Community for many years to come. 2022 Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum The tenth in this highly successful series of International Dry Dock Conferences/Advanced Training Forums will take place 22-23 September 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. The conference provides advance training for those in the dry dock industry; offering opportunities for all to take part in discussions and share knowledge and experiences. This conference is targeted for Dock Masters, Docking Officers, Engineers, Naval Architects, Port Engineers, Dry Dock Crews, Program/Project Managers, Marine Surveyors, Shipyard Managers, Ship Owners/Crews, Owners Representatives, On-site Representatives, Port Managements, Port Authorities, Consultants and others allied to this field representing shipyards, engineering organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, vessel owners and others involved or interested in the dry docking of ships and vessels. Cannot join us in Virginia Beach? No problem-you can attend via live stream where you will be able not only listen to conference speakers, but also interact and ask questions remotely! There are a limited number of speaking/presenter openings available. If you are interested, please contact DM Consulting. See https://www.drydocktraining.com/2022-conference.html for more details on the International Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum Maximize your travels and attend the 20-22 September Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (https://www.navalengineers.org/Symposia/FMMS2022) also in Virginia Beach. Floating Dry Dock Acquisition Services DM Consulting (DMC) and Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) have formed a partnership to provide floating dry dock acquisition services. More than just a brokerage, DMC/SMC offers a complete package of assistance to take your new build or secondhand floating dry dock idea from conception to operation. Interested-contact Joe Stiglich (O) +1-858-705-0760 joe@drydocktraining.com. Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 24-27 January 2022 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA (Seats open) 1-4 February 2022 • San Diego Graving Dock, CA, USA (Course full) 22-25 February 2022 • Australia/New Zealand Live Online Training (Seats open) 1-4 March 2022 • San Diego, CA, USA (Seats open) 26-29 April 2022 • Biloxi, MS, USA 2-5 May 2022 • London, United Kingdom 21-24 June 2022 • Boston, MA , USA 22-23 September 2022 • 2022 Dry Dock Conference Virginia Beach, VA, USA 6-9 December 2022 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA Other possible locations in 2022 - Dates to be determined Halifax, NS, Canada Singapore Victoria, BC, Canada See https://www.drydocktraining.com/course-information.html for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting is available for special training sessions. You can save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. DM Consulting is Hiring Dry Dock Experts Dock Master Consultant (part-time) - On-site operations world-wide - Operations, assessments, expert witness testimony, and other miscellaneous expert roles Dry Dock Engineer (full-time) - Dry dock operations - Dry dock engineering calculations - Dry dock training - Develop 3D Scanning and other cutting-edge dry dock technologies Provide for us: Summary of familiarity with DM Consulting and why you would like to work with us. Resume including: • Education • Relevant experience • Expected compensation • Preferred start date (we are flexible and may not hire immediately) Send applications to Alex@DryDockTraining.com ___________________________________________ Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post here for free in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 March 2022. Small Shipyard Grants Small Shipyards in the USA have received grants from the US Maritime Transportation for Dry Dock Training. See https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants for details on how to apply. Please forward this email to colleagues who would benefit from this information.
DM Consulting Updates Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 24-27 January 2022 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA (New Dates) 1-4 March 2022 • San Diego, CA, USA 26-29 April 2022 • Biloxi, MS, USA 2-5 May 2022 • London, UK 6-9 June 2022 • Boston, MA , USA Other possible locations in 2022 - Dates to be determined Halifax, NS, Canada Singapore South Africa Victoria, BC, Canada Visit www.drydocktraining.com for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting's Basic Dry Dock Training Course has accreditation with both The Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME) and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). Both experienced and inexperienced dry dock personnel have benefited from attending the training. Over 75% of all course attendees rate the course as "excellent". DM Consulting is available for training specific to your organizations’ needs. Save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. 2022 Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum The tenth in this highly successful series of International Dry Dock Conferences/Advanced Training Forums will take place in September 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. The conference provides advance training for those in the dry dock industry; offering opportunities for all to take part in discussions and share knowledge and experiences. This conference is targeted for Dock Masters, Docking Officers, Engineers, Naval Architects, Port Engineers, Dry Dock Crews, Program/Project Managers, Marine Surveyors, Shipyard Managers, Ship Owners/Crews, Owners Representatives, On-site Representatives, Port Managements, Port Authorities, Consultants and others allied to this field representing shipyards, engineering organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, vessel owners and others involved or interested in the dry docking of ships and vessels. Registration available Jan 2022. Can’t join us in Virginia Beach? No problem-you can attend via live stream where you will be able not only listen to conference speakers, but also interact and ask questions remotely! There are a limited number of speaking/presenter openings available. If you are interested, please contact DM Consulting. See www.drydocktraining.com for details on International Dry Dock Opportunity for improvement Can your dry dock operations be improved? DM Consulting has added a 2-day dry dock operational and maintenance assessment program. The program is intended to provide an expert evaluation of dry dock operations to optimize procedures and reduce risk. If your organization is interested in an assessment of your facilities, please contact DM Consulting. Past Dry Dock Conference Proceedings Past Dry Dock Conference/Advanced Training Forum proceedings are available. Go to: http://www.drydocktraining.com/pastDryDockConferences.html Floating Dry Dock Acquisition Services Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) and DM Consulting (DMC) have formed a partnership to provide floating dry dock acquisition services. More than just a brokerage, DMC/SMC offers a complete package of assistance to take your new build or secondhand floating dry dock purchase from conception to operation. Interested-contact Joe Stiglich (O) +1-858-705-0760 joe@drydocktraining.com. Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 December 2021. Stay safe! See maritime accident videos at: https://www.osha.gov/video/shipyard_accidents/volume1.html $$$ Saved By a ONE COAT Paint System BACKGROUND: In the case of a pontoon deck coating, or say, coating the underwater hull of a floating dry dock, the typical number of individual coats applied is 6 for a pontoon deck to reach the recommended 40 mil thickness, and 4 coats to achieve a 25 mil hull paint thickness. The first coat is always the most expensive because it includes set up costs. Additional coats cost 70% of the first coat. Each coat takes the same labor time to apply, although another coat can be applied while the previous coat is still being applied further down the deck or hull. But, all the coats added together is total time. And time in a shipyard is expensive. Plus, the more coats that have to be applied, the greater the chance of a weather delay or moisture contamination between coats. LABOR & MATERIAL: In talking to shipyards across the U.S., average labor rates from East Coast to Gulf Coast to West Coast are in the neighborhood of $27-$30/hour for coating applications. In Asia, they are lower and depend on the area (China vs. South Korea vs. Singapore, for example). But, using U.S. labor rates and then converting the hourly rate to an average burdened labor cost (to include all the overhead costs for all members of the application team and the time it takes to cover X square feet) per square foot of applied coating, the labor cost to coat one square foot of steel is $4.25/sq. ft. SUMMARY: As is evident, the total labor and material for applying the more expensive but single coat of CeRam-Kote SPG is less than 1/3 the cost of applying a less expensive coating that requires 6 coats to achieve the 40 mils required. A. Even if the labor cost in Asian shipyards were ½ of U.S. labor costs, CeRam-Kote would still be less expensive by far. B. And if only a 25 mil coating were required for the underwater hull, CeRam-Kote SPG still comes in lower in total cost. C. The owner receives a 5 year warranty for the 40 mil CeRam-Kote system vs. a 1 year warranty for the other choice, as well as all the superior features that CeRam-Kote has to offer because of its ceramic particle loading: flexibility, adhesion, abrasion / impact resistance, and perm factor. For answers to any questions, contact: Bill Kraus, CeRam-Kote Tech Rep at 858-775-8382 / bill.kraus@sbcglobal.net John Vitzthum, DM Consulting at 619-571-9379 / john.vitzthum@gmail.com Dock Master Wanted Dock Master Position open at East Coast USA shipyard. Send your experience to joe@drydocktraining.com . DM Consulting Updates
Updated Dry Dock Training Schedule 27-30 September 2021 • San Diego, CA, USA (Recently Added Course) 24-27 January 2022 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA (New Dates) 1-4 March 2022 • San Diego, CA, USA 26-29 March 2022 • Biloxi, MS, USA June 2022 • Boston, MA , USA Other possible locations in 2021/2022 - Dates to be determined Australia/New Zealand Halifax, NS, Canada London, United Kingdom Singapore South Africa Victoria, BC, Canada See https://www.drydocktraining.com/course-information.html for details on the 4-day training course; including an outline, past attendees, and testimonials. Please register early, courses are often filled. Early payment provides the best value. All payments are 100% refundable if you cannot attend the training. DM Consulting is available for special training sessions. You can save time and travel expenses with customized training at your location. DRY DOCK CONFERENCE/ADVANCED TRAINING FORUM The tenth in this highly successful series of International Dry Dock Conferences/Advanced Training Forums will take September 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. The conference provides advance training for those in the dry dock industry; offering opportunities for all to take part in discussions and share knowledge and experiences. This conference is targeted for Dock Masters, Docking Officers, Engineers, Naval Architects, Port Engineers, Dry Dock Crews, Program/Project Managers, Marine Surveyors, Shipyard Managers, Ship Owners/Crews, Owners Representatives, On-site Representatives, Port Managements, Port Authorities, Consultants and others allied to this field representing shipyards, engineering organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, vessel owners and others involved or interested in the dry docking of ships and vessels. More information on the conference, including exact dates, will be available soon. DM Consulting DM Consulting dry dock experts conduct professional dry dock consulting services internationally. Services provided include: Dry Dock Acquisitions Dry dock operations assessment, support, manuals, procedures, and analysis Drydocking calculations required for a safe drydocking and undocking operations Launching operations assessment, support, and analysis Dry dock project management and engineering Ship and vessel owner drydocking support Facility certifications, inspections, and acquisitions (MIL-STD 1625 experts) Expert testimony and witness services Dry Dock Community Bulletin Board Post your free note here in the next quarterly newsletter! Deadline for the next notice input is 15 September 2021. Safety Stay safe! See excellent maritime accident videos at: https://www.osha.gov/video/shipyard_accidents/volume1.html Accidents shown could have occurred on your dry dock! |