Clause 6.Dry-docking/Divers Inspection What is dry-docking and why it's needed Dry dock survey means examining the condition of hull bottom in a dry dock for the reason that vessel is easily damaged in daily operation and the buyer can't get the current condition of hull bottom in classification record. +How to operate dry dock survey? Seller invites surveyor and the buyer has a right to participate in the survey.Clause 6. Dry-docking/Divers Inspection What is dry-docking and why it’s needed ? Dry dock survey means examining the condition of hull bottom in a dry dock for the reason that vessel is easily damaged in daily operation and the buyer can't get the current condition of hull bottom in classification record. How to operate dry dock survey? Seller invites surveyor and the buyer has a right to participate in the survey