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Marine Services

Altus provides solutions related to vessels and rigs including warm and cold lay-up, marine maintenance and preservation, non-destructive test (NDT) inspections and certification, floating hose maintenance, vessel/ship tank cleaning, demucking and waste disposal.

In 2023, we expand our services to offshore seismic solutions and adopt new technology transformation in digitalisation and automation through robotic solutions.

As one of the best marine services companies in Malaysia, we strive to provide excellent marine services across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, that will enable you to meet your objectives and goals, which would benefit you in producing effective strategies and planning for your business. We understand the requirements of our customers, resulting in long-standing relationships and fast-growing global exposure.

Ship/Rig Lay Ups

Ship/Rig Lay Ups

At Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, we recognise the critical importance of making informed decisions when laying up marine assets like vessels or rigs, especially during periods of low or no earnings. Our comprehensive approach is tailored to meet the specific requirements of your marine/rig assets while ensuring cost-effectiveness and asset integrity.

Our Lay-Up Approach includes:

  • Establishing Hot or Cold Lay-Up: We evaluate whether a hot lay-up (warm stacking) or cold lay-up (cold stacking) is most suitable for your assets.
  • Selecting Optimal Lay-Up Locations: Based on your asset's current location and future destination, we propose the best lay-up locations.
  • Designing Turnkey Lay-Up Scopes: Our team designs lay-up scopes that balance cost benefits, asset integrity, and rapid reactivation.

List of Services for Lay-Up:

  • Risk Assessment: We conduct seabed surveys and assess marine risks.
  • Permit Assistance: Our team liaises with authorities for lay-up permits and handles all port and government agency formalities.
  • Towing Assistance: We provide towing tugs for vessel or rig mobilisation.
  • Pilotage and Towage: Provision of pilotage and towage services.
  • Crew Handling: Transportation, accommodation, and work permits for crew members.
  • Boat Services: Supply of crew boats, cargo boats.
  • Security Measures: Fully certified watchmen, round-the-clock security watch on-board vessel/rig, 24-hour radio communication, and fire and bilge alarm installation.
  • Analysis and Design: Towing and mooring analysis, as well as design and installation services.
  • Procedures and Plans: Development of lay-up procedures and emergency response plans tailored to lay-up locations.
  • Asset Maintenance: Deactivation, preservation, maintenance, and reactivation services.

At Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, we prioritise value creation for our clients, ensuring that our marine services in Malaysia meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Ship/Rig Preservations & Maintenance

Ship/Rig Preservations & Maintenance

Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, alongside our marine services in Sarawak, also offers comprehensive solutions for Ship/Rig Preservations & Maintenance across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, ensuring optimal asset integrity and longevity in the challenging conditions of the region. Idle marine/rig assets face significant risks without proper preservation and maintenance strategies in place, including:

  • Rapid corrosion and wood delamination/splitting due to high humidity levels ranging between 80% RH to 100% RH in this region.
  • Mechanical seizure of rotating equipment, sliding equipment, and other mechanical components.
  • Deteriorating function of electric and electronic products.

We conduct thorough evaluations for each lay-up scenario, considering factors such as climate, lay-up period, equipment condition, and reactivation time. Our scope of services includes:


  • Cost evaluation of preservation works.
  • Provision of manpower, dehumidifiers, and Vapour Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs).
  • Periodical inspections and maintenance visits to rigs/vessels.
  • Onshore storage facilities for equipment removed prior to lay-up.
  • Procurement and minor fabrication works.
  • Tank inspection and demucking services.
  • Reactivation works encompassing VCI removal, steel replacement for corroded parts, painting, blasting, class/insurance inspections,above-water, and underwater testing and inspections.
  • Security services to safeguard onboard equipment and spares from theft risks.

With our marine services in Sarawak, Sabah, and Peninsular Malaysia, you can trust in expert solutions tailored to mitigate risks and ensure the prolonged operational efficiency of your marine assets.

Marine Asset Decommissioning

Marine Asset Decommissioning

For optimal marine asset decommissioning solutions in Malaysia, Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd offers comprehensive services designed to meet regulatory standards and cost-efficiency requirements. Our expertise extends to the dismantling and decommissioning of rigs, offshore oil well platforms, and floating processing and storage units. Safety remains our top priority throughout every phase of the process.

Our range of services for marine asset decommissioning includes:

  • Removal works of equipment and facilities from the asset.
  • Utilisation of onshore base facilities, including wharf and storage yard, for removal operations.
  • Tank cleaning, deslopping, and demucking services.
  • Waste removal and disposal management in compliance with regulations.
  • Efficient logistics and transportation solutions.
  • Provision of cargo handling equipment, lifting cranes, and logistical support.
  • Testing and inspection services to ensure quality and safety standards.
  • Deployment of marine fleets for efficient operations.
  • Provision of skilled and experienced general workers to support various tasks.
  • Located strategically within the Altus Logistics Group Network, our marine agency in Sabah complements our extensive presence across Malaysia, including bases in Labuan, Bintulu, Miri, Kemaman, Kuantan, Johor, and Tok Bali. This regional reach enables us to deliver prompt and reliable services tailored to our clients' needs.

At Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, we are committed to providing value-driven solutions that prioritise safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Trust us to handle your marine/rig asset decommissioning requirements with expertise and professionalism.

Inspection & Certification

Inspection & Certification

The oil and gas industry is a highly regulated sector. Oil companies, contractors, service providers, manufacturers, insurance firms, and other stakeholders encounter increasingly complex processes, substantial investments, new technologies, and stringent legal, safety, and environmental regulations. These regulations are crucial for ensuring continuous supply, achieving investment objectives, and safeguarding the safety of personnel, the environment, and assets.

At Altus, we recognise the significance of Inspection and Certification in meeting these objectives. Over the years, we have cultivated our expertise and deployed qualified inspectors for a range of inspections, including:

  • Lifting appliances and gears
  • Heavy cranes and lifting equipment
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Drop objects
  • Cargo carrying units inspection
  • Pressure test and pressure relief valve test
  • EX survey and inspection
  • Mooring system – Quick Release Hook (QRH) inspection, maintenance, calibration, and repair
  • Underwater inspection and repair

Moreover, in line with advancements in technology, Altus is pioneering the integration of inspection robot solutions in Malaysia. These cutting-edge inspection robot technologies enhance efficiency, accuracy, and safety in various inspection processes within the oil and gas industry.

Floating Hose Maintenance & Repair

Floating Hose Maintenance & Repair

When offshore floating hose requires repair, maintenance or periodical inspections, often you will be confronted with the challenges to find the expertise and facilities to repair and maintain your hose that are far from your location. This would mean that you will have to spend more money for logistics and allow more downtime.

Our services are developed with these challenges in mind. Altus has developed a mobile team of experts with mobile equipment that can create facilities with the capability to repair and maintain your hose at an onshore marine facilities near you. With Altus purpose-built hose launcher, you no longer require slipway to launch your hose. These services are available in Kemaman, Bintulu, Labuan, Miri, Johor, Tok Bali, and Lambongan-Indonesia.

Our offshore floating hose repair and maintenance services include:

  • Engineering services
  • Maintenance services
  • Inspection and pressure testing
  • Hose stringing / destringing
  • Dismantling and installation
  • Hose towing

Vessel Charters

Vessel Charters

Recognising the pivotal role of marine offshore fleet support in our array of services, including Platform Service Vessel (PSV), Anchor Handling Tug (AHT), Work Barge, Accommodation Barge, Flat-Top Barge, Crew Vessel, and Heavy Lift Vessel, Altus has cultivated an extensive portfolio of services and forged strategic partnerships with vessel owners in the region, thus enabling us to customise our solutions to meet your specific requirements. Our expertise extends to vessel chartering in Malaysia, ensuring seamless access to a diverse fleet for your operational needs.

Ship to Ship Solutions

Ship to Ship Solutions

Ship to Ship (STS) is the most economical solution for cargo operation without the use of jetty or berth. It is suitable for LNG, crude, fuel bunkering, crude palm oil and timber. At present, our services are available in Johor and Kedah, Malaysia.

Our services include:

  • STS Kit rental
  • Person in Overall Advisory Control (POAC)
  • STS supports tug and crew boat
  • Agency services.

Robotic Solutions

Robotic Solutions

In response to the evolving landscape of inspection and surveillance within hazardous environments such as refineries and offshore platforms, there has indeed been a significant shift towards automation, necessitating certifications like IECEx and ATEX Zone 1. Recognising the imperative for certified robots, Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd has indeed forged a strategic partnership with EX Robotic, a renowned authority in crafting dependable robots tailored for operation in volatile settings, becoming their official robotic distributor for the Southeast Asia region.

The EX Robotic explosion-proof crawler inspection robot is indeed accredited for utilisation in ZONE 1 areas, where the potential for an explosive atmosphere exists. This aligns with the stringent explosion-proof prerequisites of the oil and gas industry, effectively tackling various challenges encountered during routine inspections of oil and gas fields. By significantly reducing the intensity of inspection work, it indeed amplifies work efficiency and enhances overall quality and safety standards.

This fully autonomous robot is indeed equipped with LiDAR technology, enabling it to maintain spatial awareness of its surroundings. Augmented by an artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) computer, the robot indeed autonomously navigates intricate environments with precision. Furthermore, it indeed offers customisable options to cater to specific use cases, ensuring adaptability to diverse operational requirements.

Our comprehensive suite of services indeed includes:

  • Consultation / feasibility study: Analysis to assess the viability and potential project impact.
  • Pre-delivery service: Ensuring seamless integration and setup.
  • Deployment service: Expert assistance during the implementation phase.
  • Helpline service: Ongoing support to address any queries or issues promptly.

Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd is indeed committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate safety standards within the energy industry. Our partnership with EX Robotic and the introduction of the inspection robots in Malaysia, we indeed aim to revolutionise inspection practices in hazardous environments, safeguarding both personnel and assets with state-of-the-art technology.

Offshore Seismic Solutions

Offshore Seismic Solutions

At Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, our professional background encompasses conducting offshore seismic solutions in Malaysia. We specialise in geophysical survey, 2D seismic survey and geotechnical survey for offshore drilling campaigns preparation.

Our geophysical surveys establish crucial parameters such as seabed bathymetry, seabed features, water depth, and soil stratigraphy. Additionally, we identify hazardous areas on the seafloor and mitigate human-made risks, including unexploded ordnance.

For geotechnical surveys, our expertise lies in conducting soil borings to measure soil consistency, structure, and groundwater levels. Based on these findings, we provide recommendations for rig positioning and the commencement of drilling operations.

At Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, we understand the unique nature of each project. Therefore, we are committed to delivering the best offshore seismic solutions in Malaysia to meet survey objectives efficiently, cost-effectively, and with the highest regard for safety.