Definition(s)
Lay-Up
Operation of helically assembling (SZ where appropriate) electrical cores or optical fibres into a cable, or hoses, tubes, electric cables, optical fibre cables into a bundle or sub bundle. NOTE Sometimes referred to as “cabling”.
Source: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global Standards
Lay-Up
A terminology used for vessels that are out of commission In this state the offshore vessel may be at anchorage or permanently moored in a safe harbour.
Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards