Repairs & Conversions
300+ projects per year. Emergency response and planned maintenance. Global dry dock network. Available 24/7.
What We Do
Optima's Repairs & Conversions desk manages vessel maintenance and modification projects across a global network of dry docks, afloat repair facilities, and specialist yards. We handle everything from emergency interventions to planned dry dockings, major conversions, and special survey preparations.
Our role is to secure the best combination of quality, cost, and schedule for every project. We issue competitive tenders to qualified yards, evaluate proposals on technical merit and commercial terms, supervise the work on-site when required, and manage the project through to redelivery. Our clients benefit from our established yard relationships, which translate into priority berth allocation and competitive pricing.
We are available around the clock. When an emergency arises at sea or in port, our team mobilizes immediately to identify the nearest suitable facility, arrange towage if needed, and coordinate the repair scope to minimize off-hire time.
Repairs taken off the weather, not off the schedule.
Key Capabilities
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Immediate mobilization for machinery breakdowns, grounding damage, collision repair, and other urgent interventions. We identify the nearest qualified facility and coordinate the fastest possible response.
24/7 AVAILABILITY
Our repair desk operates around the clock. Contact us at any hour for urgent repair coordination, emergency facility sourcing, and rapid response.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Scheduled dry dockings, special surveys, and intermediate surveys coordinated for optimal timing, cost, and geographic positioning. We plan months ahead to secure the best yard availability and pricing.
MAJOR CONVERSIONS
Scrubber retrofits, ballast water treatment system installations, LNG fuel conversions, and cargo hold modifications. Full project management from engineering review to sea trials.
COST OPTIMIZATION
Competitive bidding across multiple yards for every project. Transparent cost comparison and negotiation to deliver the best value without compromising quality or safety.
PROJECT SUPERVISION
On-site attendance at key project stages. Independent verification of work quality, specification compliance, and schedule adherence.
Every fresh coat, logged. Every weld, accepted.
Track Record
Forty years of refits, on vessels built for service.
New electronics, old precision, commissioned vessel-by-vessel.
From dry dock to sea, on the owner's timetable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can Optima respond to an emergency repair situation?
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When an emergency is reported, our team begins sourcing suitable repair facilities immediately. In most cases, we can present facility options within hours and have a confirmed berth or afloat repair arrangement within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the vessel's location and the nature of the damage.
How does Optima keep repair costs competitive?
We issue competitive tenders to multiple qualified yards for every project. Our established volume relationships with over 50 yards worldwide give us access to preferential pricing. We present a transparent comparison of all quotations, covering price, schedule, technical capability, and location, so our clients can make an informed decision.
What types of vessel conversions does Optima handle?
We manage a wide range of conversion projects including exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) installations, ballast water treatment system retrofits, LNG dual-fuel conversions, cargo hold modifications, and accommodation upgrades. Each conversion is managed as a full project with engineering review, competitive tendering, and on-site supervision.
Does Optima supervise the repair work on-site?
Yes. For significant projects, we provide on-site attendance at the yard to verify work quality, specification compliance, and schedule adherence. Our supervision team reports directly to the client and flags any deviations or additional work requirements as they arise.
Can Optima coordinate repairs during a voyage or at an intermediate port?
We regularly arrange afloat repairs and riding crew deployments that allow maintenance to be carried out while the vessel continues trading or during port calls. This approach minimizes off-hire time and is particularly effective for non-critical machinery overhauls and pipe repairs.
Need a Repair or Conversion?
Planned maintenance or emergency response. Our Repairs desk is standing by.
Contact Our Repairs Desk