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lay-up

Lay-up occurs when a vessel is moored in a protected anchorage with its operating systems shut down and safeguards in place to ensure that the vessel is protected from deterioration and corrosion.

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lay-up

Lay-up occurs when a vessel is moored in a protected anchorage with its operating systems shut down and safeguards in place to ensure that the vessel is protected from deterioration and corrosion.

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A vessel is normally laid up when it is unprofitable for the owner to operate it.