Protecting Cargo Ship Holds with Innovative Marine Barriers

Innovation drives improvement; fact. It’s also true that your dry bulk shipping business depends on fast and effective cargo ship hold cleaning to be profitable and competitive. So if you want to see improvement in all the factors that affect your bottom line, use the latest technology in marine barriers. Here’s why it matters and how it works.

Marine barrier innovations

• Superior protective performance
• Protection from caustic and greasy cargo
• Safe for crews to use
• Time-saving easy application & removal
• Non-harmful to the marine environment

Marine barriers have been used for decades to protect cargo holds from contamination and the damaging effects of corrosive materials. They work by creating a thin film over the metal of the cargo hold to separate it from the cargo. Traditionally, the job was given to lime wash which has limited effectiveness. However, recent advancements make marine barriers more effective in every way, including how they function, their safety, ease of use, and eco-friendliness.

Let’s look at a modern marine barrier like RBM HoldBlock ®. It's been specially formulated to provide a number of benefits aside from its primary role of protecting cargo holds from corrosive cargos like sulphur, and greasy cargos like green delayed petcoke and other coals. In addition to being proven more effective than limewash, it’s also much safer for people to use. Application and removal are quick and easy, shortening the time crews spend with cargo ship hold cleaning preparation. Its non-toxic formula also makes it eco-friendly, affording easier adherence to marine environment safety standards. 

Within a competitive industry like dry bulk shipping, innovations in marine barrier technology and other cargo hold cleaning solutions give you a clear advantage.

RBM HoldSolutions’ main office is located in British Columbia, Canada. If you have any questions or concerns about our marine barrier or other products and services, we’d love to hear from you. 1-604-531-8333