Get the balance right.
Keeping a dry bulk shipping business buoyant should never be judged against the wellbeing and safety of its crew members.
Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence fully recognises the challenge of balancing budget and safety in ship maintenance. To see how your organisation can arrive at a cost-effective ship maintenance solution, this is how we have addressed the issue in DBCE guidelines.
Key DBCE Maintenance Principles:
Planned Maintenance System (PMS): This is essential for fleet-wide safety, covering all equipment and ensuring preventive care.
Critical Equipment Focus: By prioritising maintenance for high-risk equipment, you can avoid costly failures and safety risks.
Balancing Budget & Safety:
Task Prioritisation: Conduct risk assessments for deferring non-critical maintenance without endangering safety.
Technology Use: Employing computerised defect tracking and KPIs streamlines maintenance and highlights trends and critical needs.
Cost-Saving Practices:
Condition-Based Monitoring: Use sensors for targeted, data-driven maintenance.
Root Cause Analysis: Focus on addressing underlying issues to reduce repeat defects.
Implementation Tips:
Authorisation for Deferrals: Only postpone maintenance with formal, approved assessments.
Detailed Documentation: Keep accurate records for compliance, budgeting, and streamlined audits.
Find out more and subscribe to the DryBMS framework here.
