Heavy cargoes and fuel oils leave sludge layers that slow down washing, keep gas readings high and stand in the way of inspection. Bodursan plans sludge cleaning as a controlled operation: the sludge is removed, collected and sent for disposal with the paperwork the ship needs.
How we work
- Survey of the tanks We assess the sludge depth, consistency and estimated volume before the crew mobilises.
- Mechanical removal Sludge is shovelled, scraped and pumped out, depending on how compacted it is.
- Controlled collection Sludge goes into drums, bags or a receiving tank, so nothing spreads onto the deck or into the sea.
- Disposal with receipts The collected sludge is delivered to authorised receivers and the delivery receipt is passed to the master.
To plan the job, send us the last cargoes, the tanks involved, the estimated residue volume, the next employment and where the vessel will be. We will come back with a programme that fits the port call or yard period.
Why Bodursan
- Planned with the port call Our agency team aligns crews, permits, waste reception and yard or terminal slots, so cleaning does not hold the vessel up.
- Safety first in enclosed spaces Gas measurements, entry permits, ventilation and standby arrangements are in place before anyone enters a tank.
- Waste handled properly Every residue removed from the tanks is collected, delivered to authorised receivers and documented for the ship's records.
- Coverage across Turkey From the Tuzla head office we work in Tuzla, Yalova and Izmit Bay shipyards, at Istanbul and Dardanelles anchorages and in the main Turkish ports.
