About
Independent Advisory for Shipowners Docking in China
Dry docking in China can offer competitive pricing, but shipowners often face hidden cost escalation, variation claims and communication challenges with yards.
Zhoushan Eastern Docking Advisory works exclusively on the owner's side, providing independent commercial insight based on real shipyard operational experience.
Our objective is simple: protect owner interests and control docking costs.
The founder previously worked for many years in the commercial departments of major Chinese shipyards and has direct experience with dry docking negotiations, cost structures and operational challenges.
Today the firm works independently to help shipowners reduce cost, avoid commercial risks and improve communication efficiency when dealing with Chinese shipyards.
Services
Commercial and operational support tailored to your dry docking project.
Dry Dock Cost Control
Identify cost drivers and prevent unnecessary repair expenses before docking decisions are finalized.
Shipyard Quotation Review
Independent benchmarking and analysis of repair quotations from Chinese shipyards.
Commercial Risk Management
Identify hidden cost risks, variation claim exposure and contract issues.
China Yard Coordination
Support shipowners in communication and negotiation with Chinese repair yards.
Typical Docking Advisory Process
1. Pre-Docking Review
Review vessel condition and expected repair scope before contacting shipyards.
2. Shipyard Selection
Identify suitable Chinese yards based on vessel type and schedule.
3. Quotation Benchmarking
Analyze quotations and identify hidden cost risks.
4. Negotiation Support
Support shipowners in commercial negotiation and scope clarification.
Why Shipowners Work With Us
Typical Risks We Help Avoid
Case Study Example
Bulk Carrier – 82,000 DWT
Docking Location: China
Initial Shipyard Invoice: USD 2.8M
Final Negotiated Cost: USD 2.18M
Owner Savings: USD 620,000
Confidential client examples available upon request.
Request Docking Advisory
If your vessel is planning dry docking in China within the next 12 months, you are welcome to contact us for a confidential preliminary discussion.
- Vessel Type
- DWT / GT
- Next Special Survey Date
- Expected Docking Window
- Main works scope
Confidential consultation available.
Contact
Speak directly with our principal consultant.
All inquiries kept strictly confidential.