Ship Maintenance Quality Plan

A ship maintenance plan aims to get the maintenance and repair work done in the least possible time with minimum costs. Ship maintenance is a comprehensive service consisting of several activities destined to keep the machinery up to date and in a smooth running condition, and to ensure the vessel is preserved in excellent shape.

Proper maintenance of a ship is the right way to extend the life cycle of its components and reduce degradation or even failure of the machinery. Vessel upkeep must follow all safety and prevention regulations, which helps to achieve optimal reliability across all systems.

Producing a Maintenance Plan

A ship’s maintenance plan should include:

• List of every task required, and its frequency
• Efficiency improvements
• Tracking breakdowns to reduce frequency and repair time
• Preventing forced downtime

Maintenance Process

Steps include Information, Planning, Assignment, Execution, and Analysis.

1. Information

Collect machinery and maintenance data from manufacturers, crew logs, and repair records.

2. Planning

Schedule tasks and assign crew, especially for dry dock operations. Group tasks by system.

3. Assigning Duties

Match crew skills to the tasks, prioritize administrative inspections, and allocate material resources.

4. Execution

The Chief Engineer supervises, maintenance is logged by crew with details on defects and replacements.

5. Analysis

Maintenance logs are sent to shipowners for record keeping and performance evaluation.

Types of Maintenance Procedures

• Corrective Maintenance: Performed after failure. Involves diagnosis and solution implementation.
• Preventive Maintenance: Scheduled inspections based on manufacturer recommendations to avoid failures.
• Predictive Maintenance: Uses monitoring tools to detect issues before breakdown occurs.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Based on time intervals, parts replaced even if still operational.

Planned Maintenance System (PMS)

PMS ensures preventive tasks occur as scheduled using tracking software to manage maintenance activities efficiently.

Maintenance Inspection

Identifies problems and prioritizes repairs based on severity and urgency. Helps ensure compliance and operational reliability.

Keeping a vessel in perfect condition depends on the ship maintenance plan. Contact Suisca Group for expert guidance and tailored solutions.