Keep the vessel seaworthy and on schedule.
Superintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance, machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics, handled by Nanak Ship Management.
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01 · Scope
What technical management covers
The technical side of the published Nanak Ship Management service, in six modules.
Superintendence
A shore-based technical lead who inspects, reviews and directs work on the vessel.
Read more → 02Planned maintenance
PMS schedules inspections and overhauls against running hours and calendar.
Read more → 03Drydocking
Specification, yard liaison and superintendence through the dock period.
Dry-dock page → 04Class & Flag State
Survey coordination, certificates and liaison with the society and Flag.
Compliance → 05Machinery reliability
Early signs of wear and declining performance spotted and planned for.
Read more → 06Fuel diagnostics
Fuel use analysed with IMO DCS data so cost and emissions stay visible.
Read more →02 · Planned maintenance
Service machinery before it fails
A planned maintenance system (PMS) turns the manufacturer’s intervals and the vessel’s running hours into a schedule of jobs, spares and records. It is the backbone of technical ship management at Nanak.
Because spares are planned alongside jobs, parts arrive before they are needed, and Class and Flag State surveyors see a clean maintenance record.
- Jobs planned against running hours
- Spares linked to each job
- Records ready for survey
03 · How it starts
From first call to managed vessel
The technical audit sets the baseline, then the desk takes over day-to-day oversight.
- 01 Day 0
Brief
Vessel type, age, trade and what you want handled.
- 02 Phase 01
Technical audit
Condition, records, Class and Flag State status reviewed.
- 03 Plan
Maintenance plan
PMS, spares and drydock timing agreed with you.
- 04 Phase 03
Execution
Superintendence and a 24/7 desk while the ship trades.
- 05 Phase 04
Oversight
Compliance, reporting and long-term condition tracking.
04 · Owner questions
What owners ask, and who handles it
| Owner question | Technical team response | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Is my vessel in good condition? | Technical audit of hull, machinery and records at the start | technical management |
| Will machinery fail at sea? | PMS plus reliability monitoring to plan work early | PMS and reliability |
| Are my certificates valid? | Class and Flag State tracking and liaison | compliance page |
| What will docking cost and when? | Specification, yard liaison and superintendence | dry-dock services |
| Is fuel use under control? | Fuel diagnostics and IMO DCS data, CII tracking | fuel diagnostics |
05 · Fuel and machinery
Fuel diagnostics that pay for themselves
Fuel is usually the largest operating cost. Diagnostics compare engine performance and fuel use against expectations, so declining efficiency is caught early. The same data feeds IMO DCS reporting, SEEMP Part III and CII tracking.
Read how this sits inside the wider Nanak ship management services.
- Machinery reliability reviews
- IMO DCS data reporting
- SEEMP Part III and CII tracking
06 · Interactive · Handover readiness
Is your vessel ready for handover?
Tick what is in place. Nanak Ship Management reviews records, Class status and crew credentials at the start of an engagement, as part of technical management.
07 · Standards in numbers
Technical work, measured
technical modules: audit, PMS, drydock, Class, reliability, fuel
environmental frameworks tracked: IMO DCS, SEEMP III, CII
lifecycle from audit to oversight
dispatch desk for urgent technical calls
08 · Standards
The standards behind technical work
BIMCO SHIPMAN
Standard ship management agreement; contracts are primarily BIMCO SHIPMAN plus tailored crew agreements.
MLC 2006
Seafarers’ working and living conditions, from rest hours to accommodation and medical care.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality protocols applied to ship and crew management work.
STCW
Training, certification and watchkeeping standards for every rank.
IMO DCS
Fuel data collection and reporting for the vessel.
SEEMP III · CII
Energy efficiency planning and carbon intensity tracking.
09 · Develop your engineers
Technical skills, kept current
Nanak group services
The Nanak group: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
Visit nanakshipping.com ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Visit nanakship.com ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Visit procareertek.com ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
FAQ
Questions we are asked most
Technical ship management covers superintendence, planned maintenance (PMS), drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance, and machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics. It keeps the vessel seaworthy and compliant. See the full scope on the Nanak technical management page.
A planned maintenance system schedules inspections, overhauls and spares against running hours and calendar intervals so machinery is serviced before it fails. It is a core part of technical ship management and produces the records that Class and Flag State surveyors ask for.
A superintendent is the shore-based technical lead for a vessel: they inspect the ship, review maintenance, agree repair specifications, manage dry-dock work and keep Class and Flag State matters on track. Dry-dock superintendence is also offered as a standalone service.
They spot declining engine performance and rising fuel use early, so repairs are planned instead of urgent and fuel cost and emissions stay under control. Nanak Ship Management includes both within technical management, alongside IMO DCS data reporting.
The technical team coordinates Class and Flag State surveys, tracks certificate expiry dates and acts as the liaison with the society and the Flag administration, so the owner is not chasing paperwork. Class and Flag State liaison is listed among the other ship management services.
Nanak Ship Management contracts are primarily BIMCO SHIPMAN, the standard ship management agreement, plus tailored crew management agreements where needed. Ask the operations desk how the agreement would apply to your vessel type and trading pattern.
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