DM Consulting & SNAME Dry Dock Training in Norfolk - IN-PERSON EVENT

Starts:  Tue, Dec 8, 2026 09:00 AM (ET)
Ends:  Fri, Dec 11, 2026 06:00 PM (ET)

DM Consulting's Dry Dock Training Course is internationally recognized, accredited, and offered to a diverse clientele, including military, commercial, and private organizations from around the world.

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INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION through SNAME and RINA

**32 PDH (continuing education) credits available! For questions, please contact education@sname.org.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides in-depth technical guidance on the art and science of drydocking ships and vessels. Participants are guided through the full drydocking process from the fundamentals of drydocking, through core concepts, and advanced topics. The fundamentals include basic dry dock information, ship supports, and naval architecture. Core concepts focus on industry-standard procedures and calculations throughout all phases of a drydocking evolution. Advanced topics address special and related operations, emerging dry dock technologies, and lessons learned. Participation includes practical exercises, an exam, and dedicated time to review participants’ unique challenges.

Past participants have included representatives from shipyards, engineering companies, consulting firms, ship owners, and government agencies across six continents. Over 75% of all course attendees rate the course as excellent, with both experienced and inexperienced dry dock personnel reporting significant professional benefit. A full list of clientele and participant testimonials is available at www.drydocktraining.com .

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WHO IS DM CONSULTING?

Established in 2000, DM Consulting is recognized worldwide as a leading authority on the drydocking of ships and vessels and the world leader in dry dock training. DM Consulting personnel are dry dock experts with a combined 150+ years of experience in the industry, including involvement in over 5000 drydocking operations. DM Consulting brings proven technical knowledge and a highly developed skill set to the profession of dry dock engineering, maintenance, and operations. Leveraging extensive hands-on experience, DM Consulting can provide the technical expertise required for any dry dock project or problem. DM Consulting has provided services to over 800 clientele, including military, commercial, and private organizations from over 65 countries around the world.

JOE STIGLICH-DM Consulting, Inc. 

For bio, click here.

ALEXANDER STIGLICH, PE, Chief Engineer, DM Consulting

For bio, click here.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training is targeted at:

  • Dock Masters/Docking Officers
  • Dry Dock Crew
  • Launch/Load Masters-Marine Surveyors
  • Naval Architects
  • Port Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Owners Representatives
  • Program/Project Managers
  • Insurance personnel
  • Others involved/interested in dry docks, drydocking vessels, launching ships, heavy lift operations, and vessel transfers

To view the course syllabus, click here.

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LOCATION:

Norfolk, VA 

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