Checks to Perform on Ship before Coming out of the Dry Dock

It is extremely important to maintain a checklist of things and procedure to be done before undocking and not to miss any vital point which will lead to delay in undocking.
Following things must be checked by a responsible engineer and deck officers before water is filled up in the dock:

• All Departments in charge to confirm that repairs assigned under their departments are completed successful with tests and surveys are carried out
• Check rudder plug and vent and also check if anode are fitted back on rudder
• Check hull for proper coating of paint; make sure no TBT based paint is used.
• Check Impressed Current Cathodic Protection system (ICCP) anodes are fitted in position and cover removed
• Check Anodes are fitted properly on hull and cover removed (if ICCP is not installed)
• Check all double bottom tank plugs are secured
• Check all sea inlets and sea chests gratings are fitted
• Check echo sounder and logs are fitted and covers removed
• Check of propeller and rudder are clear from any obstruction
• Check if anchor and anchor chain is secured on board
• Check all external connection (shore water supply, shore power cables) are removed
• Check inside the ship all repaired overboard valve are in place
• Secure any moving item inside the ship
• Check sounding of all tank and match them with the value obtain prior entering the dry dock
• Check stability and trim of the ship. Positive GM should be maintained at all time
• If there is any load shift or change in stability, inform  the dock master
• Go through the checklist again and satisfactory checklist to be signed by Master
• Master to sign authority for Flood Certificate
• When flooding reaches overboard valve level, stop it and check all valves and stern tube for leaks
• Instruction to every crew member to be vigilant while un-docking