Hold Cleaning
Shore gangs, riding crews and rope access teams that take cargo holds from previous-cargo dirty to grain-clean and inspection-ready.
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Tell us the vessel, the port and the window. Scoped reply, usually the same working day.
A failed hold inspection is one of the most expensive delays a bulk carrier can suffer. Cleanship exists to make sure that call never comes. We prepare cargo holds to the standard your next fixture demands — whether that is normal clean, grain clean, or the hospital-clean condition required for sensitive cargoes.
Our teams mobilise to vessels at anchorage, alongside, or under way. We arrive with our own chemicals, high-pressure equipment, staging and PPE, and we work to a documented procedure that satisfies both the surveyor and the port's environmental regime.
Hold Cleaning services
Each scope below is a distinct service with its own method, crew and equipment. Combine them in one mobilisation where it makes sense.
Hold Cleaning — frequently asked
What is hold cleaning and why is it important?
Hold cleaning is the process of removing cargo residue, rust, and debris from a ship's cargo holds to prepare the vessel for its next cargo. It ensures cargo hold cleanliness, safety compliance, and prevents cargo contamination.
What types of vessels require hold cleaning services?
Cargo hold cleaning is required for bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, especially when switching between different cargo types that demand strict cleanliness standards.
How does hold cleaning ensure cargo readiness?
Proper hold cleaning services remove leftover cargo residue, oil stains, and loose rust, ensuring the hold surface meets the next cargo's cleanliness specification and passes surveyor or charterer inspection before loading.
Does CleanShip Marine offer hold cleaning at port and at sea?
Yes. We provide hold cleaning at port and hold cleaning at sea, giving shipowners flexibility to complete cleaning during cargo discharge or while the vessel is on passage, minimizing turnaround delays.
What cleaning standards do you follow for cargo holds?
Our ship hold cleaning teams follow international cleanliness standards, including grain clean, hospital clean, and load-on-top specifications, depending on the cargo type and charterer or receiver requirements.
How long does a typical hold cleaning job take?
Cleaning duration depends on hold size, previous cargo type, and required cleanliness standard, but most cargo hold cleaning jobs are completed within a single port call to avoid vessel delays.
Is hold cleaning safe for the ship's coating and structure?
Yes. Our hold cleaning services use controlled cleaning methods and equipment suited to the hold's coating type, removing residue effectively without damaging paintwork or structural surfaces.
Do you provide before-and-after inspection reports for hold cleaning?
Yes. CleanShip Marine documents each hold cleaning job with photographic evidence and inspection reports, giving shipowners and charterers verified proof of cleanliness for cargo readiness and compliance.
Which ports does CleanShip Marine provide hold cleaning services in?
We provide hold cleaning services across major global ports, with mobilized teams ready to respond quickly wherever your vessel is berthed or scheduled for cargo operations.
How do I book a hold cleaning service for my vessel?
You can request a quote for cargo hold cleaning through our website, or contact our team by phone, email, or WhatsApp to arrange scheduling ahead of your vessel's port call.
Need hold cleaning arranged?
Send us the vessel, the port and the window. You get a scope, a crew size and an honest duration — usually the same working day.