diff --git a/conf/base.config b/conf/base.config
index 223df4d..6bdf5ee 100644
--- a/conf/base.config
+++ b/conf/base.config
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ process {
     time   = { check_max( 4.h  * task.attempt, 'time'   ) }
 
     errorStrategy = { task.exitStatus in ((130..145) + 104) ? 'retry' : 'finish' }
-    maxRetries    = 2
+    maxRetries    = 1
     maxErrors     = '-1'
 
     // Process-specific resource requirements