Senior engineering expertise deployed onboard to assess piping, plan drydock works, and support marine retrofit projects
Intro
Onboard repairs, drydock periods and off-hire time transform ship stops into extremely expensive operations, where unfinished jobs and rework must be avoided as much as possible. Flowazur’s onboard experience, combined with our engineering knowledge, helps superintendents and shipowners assess the real condition of the piping system. This means drydock work is properly scheduled, and documentation for major jobs is reviewed by specialized senior engineers.
When This Service Comes Into Play
This service applies when assessing marine systems and planning piping work ahead of a drydock, and when evaluating retrofit projects that involve machinery replacement or upgrades.
What We Do
We inspect spool pipes, supports, flanges and valves to define the drydock work scope. When a new machinery model is being considered, we assess installation feasibility – evaluating auxiliary systems, piping interfaces, and available space to determine whether the new model can be integrated. Building on that same onboard inspection, we then deliver a full engineering study to integrate the new machinery into the existing marine system.
OPTION A) Methodology - Piping Conditions & Drydock Works
- Document Analysis — Review all documents received from the client.
- Piping Inspection — Inspect the onboard piping system.
- Deficiency Recording — Note all deficient parts (remarks) identified during inspection.
- Drydock Work List — Compile the refitting work list.
OPTION B) Methodology - Major Retrofit (New Machinery)
- Document Analysis — Review all documents received from the client.
- Piping Inspection — Inspect the onboard piping system.
- Data & Onboard Measurement Collection — Document the existing system with photos and notes.
- Engineering Study — Produce the engineering study for new machinery integration.
What We Deliver
- Piping System Report — Full Piping condition report, with the drydock work scheduled and prioritized.
- Drydock Work List — A detailed refitting work list, ready for execution planning.
- Engineering Study — Integration study for new machinery into the existing marine system
Guarantees
- Senior engineers deployed directly to your vessel.
- Hands-on physical inspection of piping, machinery and installations.
- A complete, structured engineering package handed over at completion.
Timing & Standards
Port-call survey: approximately 1 week (1–2 days of inspection plus 3 days for the report).
Long-term consulting engagements: minimum 3 months. Compliant with LR, ABS, RINA, DNV-GL, statutory rules and ASME B31.3.
When Inspection Leads to Integration
When inspection reveals the opportunity, or the need, to integrate new technology during the drydock, such as an alternative fuel system, fuel cells, or a machinery upgrade, we carry that assessment directly into our Advanced Systems Integration engineering. Same team, no handover, no loss of information.
FAQ
Q: How long does an onboard piping inspection take?
A: A typical port-call survey takes about one week: one to two days of physical inspection, followed by roughly four days to compile the condition report and drydock work list.
Q: What do we receive after the inspection?
A: A full piping system condition report, a prioritized drydock work list ready for scheduling, and — if a retrofit is being evaluated — an engineering study for integrating new machinery.
Q: Can Flowazur support us during the drydock itself, not only before it?
A: Yes. Beyond the pre-drydock assessment, our engineers can assist the superintendent onboard during the drydock period itself, on a long-term consulting basis.
Q: What happens if the inspection identifies a need for new technology, not just repairs?
A: We carry the assessment directly into our Advanced Systems Integration service, using the same team and the same technical documentation — no handover and no loss of information.
Tell us about the vessel and the upcoming drydock window, and we’ll confirm scope, timing and the survey team