In this lay-up condition, the machinery is kept
in operation for the sake of fast recommissioning,
but measures may be taken to
reduce various operational costs
Hot lay-up for up to one month
This lay-up condition is suitable for 24 hours
re-commissioning time. During this period, the
vessel complies with classification and flag
state requirements. The crew may be reduced
to the level as required by safe manning
certificate. Machinery will be kept running
with consideration to minimum consumption.
Normally no return on insurance fee applies
during the first 30 days idle.
Hot lay-up for up to three months
Insurance lay-up returns may be granted for
idle periods exceeding 30 days. If manning
reductions below safe manning certificate
limits are considered
Hot lay-up for up to twelve months
This condition is suitable for 1 week recommissioning
time. When the vessel is laid
up or otherwise taken out of service for a
period of more than 3 months, notifications on
lay-up should be issued to the classification
society and flag state. Manning may then be
reduced below the safe manning certificate
limit in agreement with the flag state, the
classification society, other local authorities
and insurance companies. Most port authorities
will have local requirements on laid-up
vessels, such as oil pollution coverage, wreck
removal or minimum manning.
ISM and ISPS certificates are still valid but
additional verification shall be performed to reinstate
both certificates upon recommissioning.
See Section 5 for details on
ISM and ISPS.
