Our industry is dynamic and strictly regulated at the same time. Over the last three decades, we have been in the forefront of tank cleaning in the maritime industry. In shipping, three decades means a lot of changes, but also doing some things the old fashioned way, while always improving for the better.
We have been around long enough to see technology come and go, regulations tighten and expectations rise through the years. Tank cleaning on vessels has shifted from high-risk manual labor to more automated operations, while still demanding the expertise that come from years of real experience and being there for the tough challenges that can occur at any time. So - what has actually changed since we started this journey, and what can still be recognized today?
"If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"
Equipment has come a long way. Choosing the right set of tools for the cleaning job can in some cases make days of difference to finish the challenge. Where tank cleaning once relied heavily on manual methods and a fair amount of guessing, modern day equipment gives the crew far greater precision and control. Over the years, we have developed our equipment to fit our customer's wants and needs by listening and learning how to improve, while still being cost effective.
Telescopic lances, high pressure cleaners and discharge kits allow for more thorough cleaning with less manual exposure and less time in confined spaces. With new and better innovations and investments comes more consistent results and safer operations.
Faster respond time supported by action
Our investments in TIER III, UREA-Xpress, our equipment center, laboratory and Research & Development center shows that we are committed to doing our part for a more sustainable world. Creating our own equipment and testing and improving our products in-house means shorter feedback loops between what we learn in the field and what we create for new product generations.
This also means that we can respond faster when a customer's tank or cargo doesn't fit the standard case. Our team of experts are driven by new challenges and finding the best fit for your vessel's needs.
The bar keeps rising
Regulatory requirements around maritime cleaning have become stricter over the years, and rightfully so. Environmental standards, cargo compatibility rules and documentation requirements are more demanding now than when we started 30 years ago. Tough cleaning jobs require real chemical expertise and products that can prove their performance. Luckily, you know where to find them.
So - what hasn't changed?
Behind all the regulatory changes and the continuous demands for a more sustainable operation, one thing still remains at the core of what we do - getting a tank or cargo properly clean, safely and on schedule.
This fundamental responsibility is exactly why we started our business 30 years ago, and it's still what drives us today. Our care for our customers is still the same, just with some better tools, sharper science and higher standards.
Read more about our tank cleaning solutions, or have a look at our equipment.
