Dry docks are places where, rather than loading and unloading cargo, the main job is to inspect and repair ships. In most cases, this creates a large basin, like shipping channels emptied of water, so all parts of the ship can be checked.
Unfortunately, many dock workers are injured during dry dock and suffer serious damages because of it. Employees at dry dock may suffer life-threatening injuries because of the conditions and massive heights that may come from working on large ships.