Did you know that there are some simple ways to avoid the pain of unscheduled downtime? No cruise or ferry company wants angry passengers because of delays, and no LNG or offshore operator wants expensive fines from charterers.
Whatever kind of vessel you own or operate, you can prevent unscheduled downtime with three straightforward solutions.
Unscheduled downtime is a nightmare. Whether you’re operating a ferry full of paying passengers or a tanker with a valuable cargo of fuel, when your vessel cannot sail on time there will be negative consequences. The nature of these consequences varies depending on the type of ship, and often a vessel will need to operate inefficiently to catch up once the issue is solved. This compounds the negative effects.
How you prevent downtime depends on what’s caused the problem. Here are three common causes and the solutions that can help.
Example 1: An unexpected technical challenge requires immediate action
Picture the scene: the chief engineer on your LNG carrier is trying to leave port but the engines won’t start. If you can’t get moving quickly you will be liable for big financial penalties on top of your loss of earnings, with the additional threat of losing the charter.
However you get the issue solved, time is of the essence….