Functions of Dockyard
The functions of Dockyard are:
- Scheduled refits including dry docking of BN ships, crafts, vessels, boats, pontoons and Coast Guard vessels when requested.
- Hull repair, equipment and machinery repair/overhaul including testing.
- Alterations, Additions and modifications to replace old equipment with new one.
- Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment, parts and spares.
- Construction of small ship, craft, pontoon and other marine structures.
- Provide berths and shore facilities to BN Ships.
- Design work involving studies, investigations, preparations of plans and material specifications as directed by NHQ.
- Anticipate the requirement of materials, stores and equipment for the refit ships and crafts in such a manner that the orders can be placed and the stores are available for timely completion of refit.
- Provide accommodation of personnel of ships under refit, smaller craft and others in the Dockyard barracks.
- Training and recruitment of Dockyard workmen and apprentices.
- Provide supply, repair and maintenance of naval armaments.