# Dry Dock Planning Software for Ships

> NOZZLE Dry Dock Planning Software schedules each vessel's next dry dock and builds the docking scope from planned-maintenance jobs due at dry dock, with yard purchasing handled through procurement — part of the NOZZLE PMS platform.

Source: https://nozzlesoft.com/solutions/dry-dock-planning-software/  
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## What is dry dock planning software?

Dry dock planning software helps a ship operator schedule each vessel's next dry
docking and build the docking scope from the maintenance work due, so the docking
is planned around real needs rather than assembled at the last minute. NOZZLE
handles this as part of the
[planned maintenance system](/solutions/pms-planned-maintenance-system/).

NOZZLE tracks each vessel's next dry-dock date and gives a fleet view of upcoming
dockings, so budgets, class surveys and yard capacity can be planned ahead. The
docking scope is grounded in the vessel's real maintenance position — the jobs,
overhauls and inspections due around the docking window, and the spares they
require — and yard services and materials are bought through the standard NOZZLE
procurement workflow, so docking quotes, orders and costs are captured against the
vessel and its budget.

Dry dock planning works with
[planned maintenance](/solutions/pms-planned-maintenance-system/),
[stock control](/solutions/stock-control-software/) and
[procurement](/solutions/maritime-procurement-management-software/). Book a
[demo](/request-demo/) to see dry-dock planning across your fleet.


## Key features
- Dry Dock Scheduling
- Docking Scope
- Jobs Due at Dry Dock
- Yard Purchasing


## Capabilities

### Know when each vessel is next due in dock
_Dry Dock Scheduling_

Dry dockings are planned years ahead and cost more the later they slip. NOZZLE keeps each vessel's dry-dock schedule so technical managers can see when each ship is next due and plan budgets, class surveys and yard capacity around it.

* Next dry-dock date tracked per vessel * A fleet view of upcoming dockings for planning * Dry-dock timing aligned with class survey windows

### Build the docking scope from work already due
_Docking Scope from PMS_

The docking list shouldn't be rebuilt from memory. NOZZLE draws on the planned maintenance system so the jobs, overhauls and inspections that fall due around the docking window can inform the dry-dock scope, and the spares those jobs need are already in the system.

* Planned-maintenance jobs and overhauls due around the docking * Required spare parts visible from the maintenance jobs * A docking scope grounded in the vessel's real maintenance position

### Handle yard purchasing through procurement
_Yard Purchasing_

Yard services and docking materials are bought through the same NOZZLE procurement workflow as any other purchase, so quotes, orders and costs for the docking are captured against the vessel and its budget.

* Yard services and materials requisitioned through procurement * Quotes and orders captured against the vessel and cost centre * Docking spend visible against budget

## Frequently asked questions

### What is dry dock planning software?
Dry dock planning software helps a ship operator schedule each vessel's next dry docking and build the docking scope from the maintenance work due, so the docking is planned around real needs and costs. In NOZZLE this is part of the [planned maintenance system](/solutions/pms-planned-maintenance-system/).

### How does NOZZLE build the dry-dock scope?
NOZZLE draws on the planned maintenance system, so the jobs, overhauls and inspections due around the docking window can inform the dry-dock scope, along with the spare parts those jobs require.

### How is yard purchasing handled?
Yard services and docking materials are bought through the standard NOZZLE [procurement](/solutions/maritime-procurement-management-software/) workflow, so quotes, orders and costs are captured against the vessel and its budget.

### Does NOZZLE track when each vessel is next due in dock?
Yes. NOZZLE tracks each vessel's next dry-dock date and gives a fleet view of upcoming dockings, so technical managers can plan budgets, class surveys and yard capacity ahead of time.

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