Dry Docking

Marine Services

Dry Docking Services

Efficient, well-managed dry dock operations — minimising off-hire time and keeping your schedule on track.

Ship in dry dock

Full Dry Dock Support

Calm Sea provides comprehensive dry docking agency services from the earliest planning stages right through to the vessel's re-delivery. We work closely with the shipyard, owners, and classification society surveyors to ensure your vessel's docking runs to schedule and within budget.

Duqm Port in Oman features one of the region's most capable dry dock facilities — and with our team headquartered there, we offer unmatched local coordination for dry dockings at this strategically important yard.

  • Dry dock booking and berth coordination
  • Shipyard liaison and supervision
  • Class surveyor and flag state coordination
  • Spare parts procurement and delivery to yard
  • Crew change and repatriation during docking
  • Daily progress reporting to owners
  • Disbursement account management for yard costs
Ship repair engineering

Why Duqm for Dry Docking?

The Port of Duqm SEZ hosts one of the largest floating dry docks in the region, capable of accommodating VLCCs and large bulk carriers. Its strategic mid-ocean location makes it an ideal stop for vessels on the east-west trade lane.

As the only full-service ship agency headquartered in Duqm, Calm Sea offers owners a single point of contact for the entire docking operation — from nomination through completion.

  • Large capacity — VLCC and Capesize capable
  • Competitive yard rates vs Singapore and Middle East alternatives
  • SEZ benefits — streamlined customs for parts and equipment
  • On-site Calm Sea presence throughout the docking period

Planning a dry docking?

Get in touch with our team early — good planning is the key to a smooth, on-schedule dry dock.

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