Cargo Hold Cleaning

Overview

CARGOWARD® provides cargo hold cleaning in Brazil for bulk carriers and general cargo vessels calling Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória and Itaqui, as well as other ports available in our operational request form. We deliver a controlled, cargo-driven scope aligned to your next cargo, port constraints and the readiness expectations commonly applied by terminals, charterers and surveyors.

This service is built around operational outcomes—not generic wording. Depending on hold condition and target standard, our scope may include chemical-assisted cleaning using proven products (e.g., AquaTuff or equivalent), residue removal and wash-down, de-rusting / surface preparation, and—when required to reach the agreed target—touch-up coating or repainting of defined hold areas. Work is planned hold-by-hold with practical checkpoints and a documented close-out package.

Commercial option: No Cure, No Pay. Where agreed in writing, cargo hold cleaning can be performed under a “no cure, no pay” arrangement tied to a defined readiness target (the “cure”), scope boundaries and an agreed acceptance methodology set before mobilization. This framework is designed to reduce rework and protect operational decisions while keeping constraints transparent from the start.

For a fast plan and pricing, send port + ETA/ETD + last cargo + next cargo/target standard. We confirm feasibility and propose the most efficient sequence to reach the required readiness level without unnecessary steps.

Typical scopes (what clients usually request)

Grain and sugar readiness

• Chemical-assisted wash-down (AquaTuff or equivalent, as applicable) and residue removal

• Hold-by-hold progression with checkpoints and punchlist closure

• Drying/ventilation oversight where required by the target and the operational window

Higher cleanliness targets for sensitive cargoes (e.g., pulp/cellulose)

• Enhanced residue control and contamination-risk reduction steps aligned to the required target

• Focus on clean, neutral surfaces where cargo sensitivity is critical

• “Hospital clean” style targets confirmed case-by-case based on time window and hold condition

Hold reconditioning when condition drives acceptance risk

• Targeted de-rusting / surface preparation where corrosion, scale or staining impacts readiness

• Touch-up coating / repainting of defined areas when required to meet the agreed target (feasibility and curing constraints confirmed case-by-case)

Ports and execution modes in Brazil

We routinely support operations in Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória and Itaqui, and evaluate additional Brazilian ports based on ETA/ETD, terminal rules and logistics. Execution may be alongside or—where permitted and feasible—at anchorage. We confirm the safest and most efficient mode after reviewing local constraints and your working window.

Information required to mobilize

• Port/terminal (or anchorage) and intended execution mode (alongside / anchorage)

• ETA/ETD and available working window

• Number of holds and access constraints (lighting, staging, ventilation capability)

• Last cargo (and known residue/contamination concerns)

• Next cargo and required readiness target (grain/sugar, pulp/cellulose, higher cleanliness target)

• Coating condition notes (peeling, heavy rust, known problem areas)

• Any charterer/receiver/surveyor expectations or deadlines

What you receive

• Defined readiness target and scope confirmation aligned to next cargo

• Controlled execution with hold-by-hold checkpoints and punchlist closure

• Evidence pack (before/during/after photos) with exceptions/constraints

• Completion summary for operational records and stakeholder alignment

"No Cure, No Pay" basis

How “cure” is defined

“Cure” refers to the agreed readiness target and the scope required to achieve it, set before mobilization—including any agreed surface preparation or coating work where applicable.

What it covers

When applicable, the arrangement covers the CARGOWARD® cleaning scope performed under the agreed method and checkpoints, supported by evidence and close-out notes.

What it does not override

This framework does not override port/terminal restrictions, safety constraints, coating/structural limitations identified during execution, or third-party criteria outside the agreed acceptance methodology. Exclusions and third-party costs (if any) are clarified in the scope confirmation. For reference, please consult our Terms of Service or reach out to our operations team.

Notes and limitations

Acceptance

Final acceptance may depend on terminal/surveyor/receiver criteria and hold condition. We commit to the agreed scope and target, and support inspection preparation through evidence and structured execution.

Condition-dependent outcomes

Coating breakdown, structural defects or permanent staining may require additional scope (including coating work) to meet higher targets—these constraints are flagged early to prevent surprises.