Ensuring Safe and Effective Vessel Cleaning Applications

Safe and effective vessel cleaning depends on a few key measures. Like choosing the right cargo ship hold cleaning solutions and using them correctly. Also, ensure crew are trained in proper cleaning procedures and use the appropriate equipment.

Safe & effective vessel cleaning checklist

• Choose the right solutions
• Use solutions correctly
• Train crew on proper cleaning procedures
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment

Cleaning and barrier solutions today are much safer and more effective than the chemicals used in the past. In fact, modern scientific advances dedicated to vessel cleaning enable the development of solutions with multiple benefits. For example, not only are they more effective, they’re also environmentally friendly, which makes it easier to comply with MARPOL protocols. They’re also safer for crews to handle and work with in hold environments. 

Safety, efficiency, and effectiveness is achieved through proper usage of cleaning and barrier solutions. Documentation and instructions are to be read and followed by everyone participating. We make MSDS and Instruction manuals available on our website. Ideally, these should be posted so they are readily available to the crew.

Contained in these manuals are detailed instructions for the correct application of the solutions, the appropriate equipment to use, and relevant safety information. Ensure crew members are adequately trained and are using the correct equipment, PPE and techniques for the solutions they’re using.

If you’re still using outdated solutions, like limewash and soda flakes, for your cargo ship hold cleaning applications, you’re not only hurting your bottom line, you’re falling behind. Modern formulas are the safer, more effective, and cost-effective alternative you should be using.

RBM HoldSolutions® is proud to provide safe and effective vessel cleaning solutions exclusively tested and designed to meet your needs. Our solutions can be found all over the world. Call 1-604-531-8333 to make your order.