MANIBALAN N

• The time from “when Stern touches the blocks” to when “full ship is on the blocks” is the critical period.
• During the critical period, the vessel’s GM reduces. This is because the vessel’s ‘Gravitational center G moves upwards when Stern touches the blocks.
• It is required and a good practice to have the least trim while docking so that the critical time is minimal.
• a copy of Vessel’s Docking plan
• Arrival Stability condition-docking condition
• Hull structure so that he can arrange the blocks to support the ship’s hull.
• locations of transducers for log and echo sounders so that these do not come beneath the blocks.
• Filling the ballast to bring the ship to wet condition. passing the lines as was in the arrival condition
• Flooding the dock, Filling the ballast to pre-dry dock condition
• Disconnecting the shore supply and taking ship’s generators on load, Taking the ship out of the dock with the help of tugs.

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· Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade

· Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity

· Schedule future maintenance sessions and advise motorists on good vehicle use

· Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues (e.g. leaks)

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· Keep logs on work and issues

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