Crude Oil Tank Cleaning

Crude oil tank cleaning for COT and dirty crude residues on oil tankers.

About the Service

Cargo Tank Cleaning delivers professional Crude Oil Tank Cleaning for ship owners, ship managers, offshore companies, terminals, refineries and tanker operators worldwide.

Crude oil tank cleaning handles heavy residues and sediments typical of crude trades before washing or dry-dock programmes.

What this service covers

Crude residue and clingage removal
Demucking support
Tank washing programmes
Sludge / slop handling
Pre-dock cleaning

Standards & safety

All operations are planned under IMO and MARPOL-aligned procedures with a safety-first approach — including atmosphere control, confined-space discipline and environmentally responsible waste handling.

Share last cargo / next employment, vessel location and required cleanliness standard to request a tailored programme.

Crude residue and clingage removal
Demucking support
Tank washing programmes
Sludge / slop handling
Pre-dock cleaning

Our Service Scope

Scope Review

Last cargo, tank condition and cleanliness standard

Planning

Crew, equipment, chemicals and waste logistics

Safety Setup

Gas checks, permits and confined-space controls

Cleaning Execution

Tank / space cleaning to agreed standard

Waste Handling

Sludge, slop and residue removal / disposal

Handover

Documentation, readiness and survey support

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crude Oil Tank Cleaning cover?

Crude Oil Tank Cleaning covers cleaning after dirty crude residues in cargo oil tanks. Crude oil tank cleaning for COT and dirty crude residues on oil tankers. Scope is tailored to vessel type, tank condition and the agreed cleanliness or safety target.

When do operators request Crude Oil Tank Cleaning?

Operators request Crude Oil Tank Cleaning when cargo change, inspection readiness or maintenance windows. Booking early helps lock crew, equipment and reception capacity.

How does Crude Oil Tank Cleaning connect to other tank cleaning steps?

Crude Oil Tank Cleaning usually follows residue assessment and may lead into HP/UHP washing, fine cleaning or gas freeing depending on next cargo.

What information do you need to quote Crude Oil Tank Cleaning?

Please share last/next cargo, tank or space list, location and required standard. With that brief we can propose crew size, duration and waste logistics for Crude Oil Tank Cleaning.

Why Cargo Tank Cleaning?

24/7 Emergency Response Round-the-clock mobilisation for urgent tank cleaning calls
Experienced Marine Cleaning Team Specialists trained for tanker and industrial operations
IMO & MARPOL Compliant Operations aligned with international safety and environmental rules
Environmentally Responsible Controlled sludge, slop and residue handling
Modern Equipment High-pressure / UHP jetting and certified cleaning systems