Advanced Dry Bulk Hold Cleaning

The basics of dry bulk hold cleaning involve shovelling, sweeping, cleaning, rinsing and drying. Sounds easy enough. But there’s two ways to approach it. First, ‘quick and easy’, which tends to be less effective, thus more expensive. Second, using an advanced system, which tends to be more efficient and ultimately more profitable.

Cargo hold cleaning is not a ‘quick and easy’ kind of job. Not if you want to make any money at it. It requires diligence. It requires thoroughness. The strategic application of the right products at the right times. There are standards to be met, and serious penalties for failing to meet them. Simply look at a few of these case studies to see how costly it is to cut corners, take shortcuts or just do the bare minimum.

So, with that in mind, here’s a guideline on how to up your speed, efficiency, and profitability using advanced dry bulk hold cleaning methods.

Dry bulk hold cleaning: advance practices

• Train your crew
• Use specially formulated products
• Use quality, tested products

Training

Ensure your crew has the knowledge they need to perform their jobs safely and with expertise. Make product manuals, MSDS and videos available. They need to know what to do and what not to do.  Use checklists, and document all procedures to make sure nothing is missed. We’ve written about this in more detail in this blog.

FYI: RBM staff are available to instruct crews on safe and efficient application of our products. In Vancouver, up to three hours of training and supervision are included with each purchase of our solutions, when and where available.

Specially formulated products

Using generic products generates mediocre results. Cargo hold cleaning is all about speed and thoroughness. Get the work done quickly and do it only once by using dedicated products that target specific issues. For instance, RBM HoldWash-HD® is the strongest cleaning solution on the market. It’s been designed to remove RBM HoldBlock®, which itself is a specially formulated barrier solution to protect ships from harm when carrying corrosive or greasy cargoes. These two solutions work in combination to form an efficient and effective approach to prep holds before loading and clean up after.

Choose quality

For the best results, choose high-quality products with proven effectiveness. Look for solutions that have been tested and designed for the applications you need. Products should also be safe for your crews to use, and safe for the sensitive marine environments.

Run a successful and sustainable dry bulk shipping business by applying these excellent cargo hold cleaning practices.

RBM Hold Solutions’ main office is located in British Columbia, Canada. If you have any questions or concerns about our products or services, or need help with your order, we’d love to hear from you. We can be reached here, or at 1-604-531-8333.