LAY-UP PROCEDURE OUTLINE-Register NU

Company business: Panama Lawyer Services; Ship Registration; Certificate of Endorsement; Radio Accounting Authority Confirmation Letter Application; EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE APPLICATION; BCC,CLC,WRC , DMLC PART 1 Application; Inmarsat C Activation or Deactivation; Long Range Indentification and Tracking Test Report (LRIT); Offshore Company

LAY-UP PROCEDURE OUTLINE

1、Application

1)Prior to lay-up, a plan for preparation of the vessel for lay-up and its maintenance while in layup should be developed by the owner(s) in consultation with the Port/Coastal State Authorities, Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club, Classification Society/Recognised Organisation, and the Administration.

Owner need confirm re-issue Certificate of Registry prior to lay-up in order to add the remark for LAID UP registration. We also need to know the duration of the lay-up registration.

You shall consult with the Port/Coastal State Authorities, (P&I) Club and RO of the vessel for the plan of preparation prior to lay-up.

2、Measures to be taken prior the lay-up on a vessel:

1) Port/Coastal State Authorities:

i. Owner(s)/Operator(s) shall contact the local port/coastal authorities in advance to ascertain any specific requirements and/or regulations that may be imposed on the vessel while moored or anchored at the lay-up location.

2)Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club:

i. Owner(s)/Operator(s) shall consult the Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club for guidance prior removal of the vessel from service.

3)Classification Society/Recognised Organisation shall:

i. Identify the impact of lay-up on the vessel’s Statutory Survey and Certification status shall be determined by the Class/RO acting on behalf of the Administration.

ii. Identify the extent of manning intended

iii. Identify safety and security measures to ensure firefighting, lifesaving, stability, and watertight integrity.

iv. Identify pollution control measures to ensure that the vessel does not present any pollution hazards during lay-up.

v. Identify level and type of pre-lay-up preservation measures.

vi. Identify level and type of maintenance during lay-up.

vii. Identify any contingency measures in place in case emergencies during layup;

viii. Apply any additional Class/RO requirements.

ix. Inform the Administration that the required preparations for lay-up have been made.

4). Administration:

i. Owner(s)/Operator(s) shall inform the Administration about their intention to lay-up the vessel, not later than 7 (seven) days prior the lay-up.

ii. Owner(s)/Operator(s) shall inform the Administration about the duration of the intended lay-up period.

iii. Owner(s)/Operator(s) shall apply to the Administration, through a Registration Officer, for Lay Up Registration.

5)Long Range Identification Tracking of ships (LRIT) requirements to be followed, as per Maritime Circular No.25. The Administration may authorize the master to temporarily stop, pause, or reduce the transmission of LRIT information, during the Lay-Up period.

3、At the end of the lay-up period, the Owner(s)/Operator(s), shall:

1) Consult the Class/RO to bring all inspections and surveys up to date and re-activate all Classification Society and Statutory certificates. In case the laid-up vessel is due for surveys, these shall be carried out and re-instate validity. In case the lay-up vessel is not due for surveys, the Class/RO must consult the Administration to determine the required surveys in order to ensure that the vessel is seaworthy and continues to comply with the international and national rules and regulations.

2) For the SMC (Safety Management Certificate):

i. If the interruption period of the SMS on board the ship is more than 3 (three) months but less than 6 (six) months, then an additional verification of the SMS is required. Upon satisfactory completion of the additional verification, the existing Safety Management Certificate (SMC) should be endorsed (see IMO Circular MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.9).

ii. If the interruption period of the SMS on board the ship is more than 6 (six) months, then the Company should request an Interim verification of the SMS.

3) Consult the P&I Club to re-establish full insurance coverage.

4) Apply to the Administration, through a Registration Officer, for Navigational Registration Certificates.

5) Take the appropriate steps to reactivate the vessel’s LRIT system, where applicable.

6) Notify the Port State or Coastal State about the reactivation of the ship and communicate any further requirements to the Administration.