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Vessel Layup Services

Why our Vessel Layup

The option to layup a vessel is usually undertaken when its continued operation is deemed uneconomical due to market conditions or during a period of downtime between long term contracts. International Shipcare provides prospective clients with detailed information on layup options and the pre-layup preparation required to ensure the vessels remains secure and well preserved during the idle period. Careful consideration of the layup options and pre-layup preparations will help to reduce the overall cost to the owner through the period of layup and return to service.

When a vessel is placed in cold layup, most of its systems will be shut down in order to reduce wear and tear and reduce fuel and maintenance cost, leaving only those systems online that are essential to the ongoing preservation of the vessel. Cold layup is suitable for vessels that are expected to be idle for a period of more than 6 months. ISC’s approach to layup will provide,
  1. Swift reactivation process when required (estimated at 10 Days)
  2. Ship specific maintenance schedule based on owner’s requirements and duration of layup
  3. Extensive Layup Preparation to ensure the vessel is fully ready for cold layup
  4. Major machinery and equipment decommissioned and fully preserved
  5. Sealing of all accommodation access points, machinery spaces and store rooms. Spaces to be kept dry using dehumidifiers throughout the layup period
  6. Periodic routine maintenances by ISC staff
  7. Entire owners crew to be repatriated
  8. Permanent ISC watchkeepers on board to manage safety and security and continuously monitor vessel condition.
  9. All preparation, preservation and maintenance procedures will be fully documented especially for key areas of focus:
  • Engine room
  • Accommodation
  • Deck
  • Hull
During hot layup, machinery and equipment are kept in optimal working order to enable immediate reactivation. It is suitable for vessels expected to be idle for up to 4 months.
  • Immediate reactivation subject to availability of full complement of owners crew
  • Vessel to be maintained in accordance to Classification Society and Flag State requirements
  • Reduction in manning based on Safe Manning Certificate as approved by Flag State
  • ISC available to supply fuel provisions and marine services
  • Machinery kept operational in most economical manner in consultation with ISC

In consultation with the client,  ISC will build a detailed layup plan based on the specification of your vessel the estimated layup duration and any additional or unique requirements you may request. Our team will analyse your needs and generate a layup proposal based on the specific requirements of your vessel.