Why hold preparation services are important?

As preparation for loading is a complex procedure with a lot of peculiarities, it’s inappropriate to pass it without special attention and professional approach. There are a number of matters causing substantial claims. Starting with a lack of knowledge, time terms and strictness of survey inspection at load port, the shipowners, operators, managers, masters should find the most appropriate method of cargo holds preparation.

When reloading the same cargo, there is a tendency to leave the holds unswept. This can lead to the fact that the cargo residues can hide damages to the hold or tank top and react with the paint. Traces of previous cargoes may corrode bare steel plate. There are cargoes that stain and need a requires the holds to be cleaned very well after the carriage.

In order to avoid delays or offhire of the ship, hold preparation requires proper planning. With a team of skilled and experienced specialists, you get your vessel decontaminated and ready for the next loading promptly.