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76% Cost Savings with Cold Lay-Up

Client Challenge

During the monsoon season, offshore activities slow down significantly, leaving many vessels idle. For our client, maintaining the vessel under normal operational conditions meant incurring high operating costs with limited utilisation.

Altus’ Solution

Altus proposed a six-month cold lay-up, offering a safe and cost-efficient alternative:

  • The vessel was placed under full shutdown, with only essential systems preserved.
  • Minimal watchmen were stationed onboard, reducing manpower costs.
  • A detailed plan covered deactivation, preservation, monitoring, and eventual reactivation.

The Results

  • Achieved an estimated 76% cost reduction compared to standard vessel operations.
  • Total lay-up cost, including deactivation, monthly expenses, and reactivation, was contained at RM278K.
  • Vessel maintained safely, with readiness for future deployment.

Altus enables clients to navigate seasonal downturns, protect assets, and maximise operational budgets through strategic, cost-effective lay-up solutions.