Lay up management is essential for handling the wide range of technical and financial issues that arise when taking vessels out of service for a period of time. 

Successful lay-up management should be measured as a best possible combination of:

• Complete evaluation of the lay-up site towards weather conditions, mooring arrangement and security
• Assessment of the lay-up manager and the services it provides
• Evaluation of the lay-up procedures whether in compliance with Class and Insurance guidelines
• Complete assessment of applicable equipment maintenance and scope
• Availability of dehumification options
• Maintenance of required certification and class survey
• Available of ship reactivation options when lay up period is over
  
  

What can you expect from Wilhelmsen Ship Management Lay up?

• We provide a comprehensive lay-up in line with class and insurance guidelines (certified by DNV)
• We provide various asset certifications from DNV which may result in reduced lay-up insurance premiums
• As an established ship manager, we have a complete understanding of your requirements and are able to customize lay up solutions to the way you want it.

What do you get?

• A well documented, safe site, protected weather conditions and security
• Comprehensive preservation procedures for engine room, accommodation, deck, hull, bridge and tanks
• Availability of dehumification options
• Comprehensive routine planned maintenance package
• Monthly asset condition reports
• Classification Society / Flag state / Insurance guidelines compliant
• Asset certification from Class which may result in reduced insurance premiums

      - Lay up Declaration

      - Lay up Clean Declaration (Green) 

      - Preservation Declaration

• 24/7 safety / security watchmen
• Hull cleaning services by third party
  
  

How can vessel lay-ups be utilised better?

Have a well-prepared maintenance plan reflecting the expected lay-up time - including equipment maintenance according to class requirements - prepare for opportunities to come by.

Upgrade the vessel generally and equipment specifically, with special attention on new regulations - future proof your sales.

Maintain required certification and class surveys - stay compliant - now and beyond.

Prepare a sea trial program - in cooperation with the classification society - if the vessel has been laid up for more than 12 months - keep sea ready.

Prepare a survey plan in cooperation with the classification society - keep classifications in order.