Introduction to Jebel Ali Vessel Lay-up Anchorrage

1. Jebel Ali Lay Anchorage
(JALA)
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2. Dubai World Team
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3. Market Summary
• Excessive tonnage chasing the available cargoes;
market dynamics to balance out over the next three
years
• The down turn has owners and managers looking for
safe places to park tonnage until the rates increase –
over 400 container ships, bulkers, and tankers
• No official lay anchorage in Dubai/UAE/GCC
• A professional, exclusive, safe & secure lay anchorage
offering mid-way between Asia & Europe
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4. Layup Locations - Singapore to Scotland
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5. JALA Product
• Hot/Warm lay-up
• Minimum lay-up of 1 month
• P&I cover to be maintained
• Class to be maintained
• Flag – to be maintained
• Manning – flag defined safe manning levels
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6. Concept
• Coordinates set off of Jebel Ali
• Regulations, requirements, and contracts are
professional: liaison with Flag and Class.
• Fee structure flexible based on industry norms including
container storage – responsible carrier pricing
• Use existing published DPW Port Tariff Services Fee
schedule
• Incorporate DDW service offerings
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7. Proposed Lay-up Anchorage Area
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8. Client Opportunities
• Safe & secure territorial waters of Dubai, UAE
• No congestion as Lay-up zone is defined for a limited number of
vessels
• Location
• Mid-way between Europe and Asia
• Proximity to Energy markets - oil, gas & products
• Substantial time (loss of charter) savings to reach loading ports
• Proximity to container trade lanes
• Container t/shipment port, possibility to load/store empty containers
• Equipment repositioning from Gulf to Asia complements the load/store concept
• Proximity to trade lanes
• Accessibility
– 6 hours flying time ex Europe & between 6 to 8 hours flying time ex Asia
– International connectivity provides easier access for crewing/managers &
operators
• Favorable weather patterns
• Access to abundant marine service industry from supplies & repairs
• High saline sea water minimizes marine growth
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9. Comparision of Travel Costs
Cost Comparision for a Vessel Managers Trip
Origin Hamburg
Depart 05-Oct
Return 09-Oct
Assumptions
Trip Duration 5 Days
Supritendent with annual salary of USD 100,000.
Annual working days as 250
Destn Flight Hotel 4* UnProductive Days Monetary Value Trip Cost
DXB 615 450 1.5 600 1665
SIN 1105 450 2.5 1000 2555
MNL 1205 360 2.5 1000 2565
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10. Potential Crew Savings
Potential Crew Savings**
MSMC* Underway Lay Anchor MSMC* Underway Lay Anchor Savings
Master 1 1 Chief Eng 1 0
Chief mate 1 0 1st 1 1
Second mate 1 0 2nd 1 0
Third mate 1 0 3rd 1 0
Able Seaman 3 2 Oiler/motorman 4 2
Ordinary Seaman 3 1
Total 10 4 8 3
Crew Cost($) 31000 18000 24000 9000
Savings Monthly($) 13000 15000 28000
Anchorage cost
Monthly saving 28000
* MSMC: Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
** For illustration purpose only. MSMC for lay-up to be determined in conjuction with Flag
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11. Resources
• Documented regulations and application process -
electronic
• Personnel to monitor and verify anchorage 24/7
• Harbor Master
• Pilotage
• Emergency Standby vessels
• Stand by crew
• Ancillary services
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12. JALA
A Client based approach
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13. Rewards
Financial considerations for Owners/Managers include:
• Reduced wear and tear on vessel and machinery
• Reduced crew costs
• Reduced bunker costs
• Reduced P&I premiums by up to 50 percent
• Reduced H&M premium
• Short flight with direct access from Europe and Asia for
Management and technical staff cost savings associated
with lost time and travel
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14. Thank You
Thank you
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