by GuestfromEU » December 2, 2017, 7:52 am
Very true comments on USA-flagged ships and foreign shipyards. Not only is it possible to have a yard period in a foreign shipyard, it is actually very common. Grand Bahama shipyard frequently sees USA-flagged oil tankers, and Remantowa Shipyard in Poland has done work as well. Other shipyards in China and Singapore also handle work for West Coast-based ships.
For a routine survey and dry docking, this is perfectly legal. It only becomes an issue when structural steel is replaced, as there is a limit to how much steel work can be done in a non-USA yard. It is a formula based off the vessel's tonnage.
Very true comments on USA-flagged ships and foreign shipyards. Not only is it possible to have a yard period in a foreign shipyard, it is actually very common. Grand Bahama shipyard frequently sees USA-flagged oil tankers, and Remantowa Shipyard in Poland has done work as well. Other shipyards in China and Singapore also handle work for West Coast-based ships.
For a routine survey and dry docking, this is perfectly legal. It only becomes an issue when structural steel is replaced, as there is a limit to how much steel work can be done in a non-USA yard. It is a formula based off the vessel's tonnage.