DNV GL Issues First “Clean Lay-up” Declaration
Classification society DNV GL announced at the Posidonia trade fair that it had issued the first “Clean Lay-up” declaration under its newly released classification guideline. The guideline enables shipowners and managers to demonstrate that their vessel is laid up in a responsible manner, taking into account noise, emission and environmental concerns, while fulfilling all safety requirements. Bluewater’s Munin FPSO, laid up in Labuan, Malaysia, recently received the first declaration of this kind.
In order for a vessel to receive a “Clean Lay-up” declaration, the following aspects are to be evaluated and assessed in line with the detailed requirements illustrated in the new guideline:
- mooring arrangement
- the safety and security of the vessel lay-up
- emergency preparedness
- the procedures in place to prevent pollution
- air and noise pollution
- the antifouling coating treatment and marine growth
The Guidelines: how best to lay up their vessels – Lay-up of vessels.
Source: DNV GL
