Guidelines for lay-up of ships

In conjunction with BMT Marine & Offshore Surveys (Incorporating The Salvage Association) the Club has proposed the following criteria and recommendations for lay-up arrangements in order to minimise P&I claims, including personal injury, wreck removal and pollution, particularly oil leakage, antifouling and other contamination of the local environment. Also damage to third party property, including other vessels, underwater cables, beaches and reefs, pleasure craft and aquaculture.

The guidelines have been drafted to assist the Club’s shipowners in the preparation of their vessels for a period of lay-up and to provide recommendations for maintaining the ships in a safe and effective condition.

The laid up ships will be subject to all relevant national, port and other statutory requirements, agreement by Hull & Machinery insurers and the recommendations of the relevant classification society. Supporting documentation including agreements and certificates from these parties should be readily available forreference. The proposals outlined in this article are subject to compliance with all such requirements and recommendations.