Tank Cleaning Services

Elips Marine provides reliable and safe tank cleaning services for fuel, chemical, water and process tanks in shipyards, terminals and industrial facilities. Our teams work 24/7 with ATEX-ready equipment, certified confined-space procedures and licensed waste management to minimize downtime and keep your operations compliant with port, class and HSE requirements. Whether you need one-off tank cleaning before inspection or a planned program across multiple tanks, we plan, execute and document the job end-to-end.

Why Tank Cleaning Matters

• Operational reliability: Removes sludge, water and paraffin that cause pump/line blockages and alarms.
• Quality protection: Lowers contamination risk and stabilizes product specs before transfers or changeovers.
• Safety & compliance: Gas testing, permits and traceable records ready for audits or class/authority review.
• Lower total cost: Cuts unplanned downtime, filter load and equipment failures.

Scope of Work

• Sludge removal: Vacuum extraction and sealed transfer to licensed disposal facilities.
• High-pressure washing: Hot-water and chemical washing to break heavy residues and paraffin.
• Solvent/alkaline applications: Selected according to SDS and material compatibility.
• Rinsing & controlled drying: Prevents flash rust and re-contamination before re-commissioning.
• Fuel polishing: Filtration/separation to restore on-spec fuel for re-use.
• Gas freeing & certification: Final measurements and documentation for safe entry or hot works.

Tank Types We Clean

• Fuel / Diesel / HFO Tanks: Removal of water and sludge; polishing to reduce injector and filter failures.
• Chemical Tanks: Neutralization and rinsing based on SDS; cross-contamination prevention.
• LPG / Process Tanks: Ex-proof setup, continuous LEL monitoring and safe ventilation.
• Water & Utility Tanks: Cleaning and disinfection aligned with hygiene standards.
• Cargo / Slop / Ballast (Marine): Gas freeing and cleaning before survey or yard works.

How We Work

1. Assessment & Method: Review last product, access and hazards. Prepare method statement and risk controls.
2. Safety Setup: Permit-to-work, confined-space entry, ex-proof lighting, ventilation and rescue equipment.
3. Cleaning Execution: Sludge removal, HP washing and chemical/solvent steps as required.
4. Finishing: Rinsing, drying and final gas tests. If requested, fuel polishing and sampling.
5. Close-out: Photo/video evidence, gas logs, waste transfer notes and a concise cleaning report.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

Our tank cleaning services follow confined-space and ATEX rules with continuous gas monitoring (O₂, H₂S, CO, LEL). Waste is transported in sealed containers and disposed of through licensed facilities. Deliverables include permits, measurement sheets, temperature/log records (for provisions where relevant), and before/after visuals—everything you need for audits, class or port authority checks.

Maintenance Planning & Aftercare

To keep systems stable after cleaning, we can design a simple maintenance plan built around your operating hours and product turnover. This may include periodic visual checks, water draw-off routines, filter inspections, and optional fuel polishing at set intervals. For chemical and process tanks, our team reviews SDS updates and material compatibility so that future product changeovers remain safe and efficient. If you prefer, we can train on-site personnel on basic inspection points and record-keeping, reducing unplanned downtime and helping you pass audits with less effort.

Case Snapshot

A logistics terminal reported recurring filter clogging and alarms on a diesel day tank. After sludge removal, hot-water HP washing and targeted solvent steps, we performed polishing to stabilize on-spec fuel. The site recorded a 60% drop in filter changes over the next quarter and eliminated unplanned stoppages. Documentation included gas logs, waste transfer notes and a concise close-out report for internal audit.

Why Elips Marine

• 24/7 mobilization: Rapid response in shipyards, terminals and industrial plants.
• ATEX-ready equipment: HP units, ex-proof lighting, gas meters and rescue gear.
• Licensed waste management: Full traceability with transfer documents.
• Transparent reporting: Clear scope, progress updates and audit-ready close-out packs.
• End-to-end coordination: One point of contact for planning, execution and documentation.

Industries & Locations We Serve

We support shipyards and ports as well as fuel terminals, manufacturing plants, power & utility sites and logistics hubs. Service is available nationwide with short-notice mobilization in Istanbul, Çanakkale (Dardanelles), Black Sea and Izmir/Aliağa.

FAQ

How long does a tank cleaning take?

From a few hours to 1–2 days depending on tank size, access, last product and safety setup.

Is chemical use always required?

No. Many fuel tanks respond to hot-water HP washing; stubborn residues may require compatible detergents or solvents.

What documentation do you provide?

Permit-to-work, gas test logs, waste transfer notes, photos/videos and a close-out report suitable for audits or class.

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