M/V AP Dubrovnik Cargo Hold Cleaning (2nd Attendance)
This second attendance in Paranaguá Port involved cleaning all seven holds (Holds #01–#07) to prepare for the next cargo.
Overview
Seachios® Marine Services conducted a cargo hold cleaning operation on the M/V AP Dubrovnik, a Malta-flagged Bulk Carrier, at the Port of Paranaguá, Brazil, from August 7 to August 9, 2024. This second attendance in Paranaguá involved cleaning all seven holds (Holds #01–#07) to prepare for the next cargo, ensuring compliance with IMO standards (MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM Code, ISPS Code), ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and Brazilian laws (Law No. 6,938/81, CONAMA Resolution No. 398/2008).
Scope
Cleaning: Cleaned Holds #01–#07 using 20 liters of biodegradable chemicals per hold (total: 140 liters).
Compliance: Adhered to environmental and safety regulations.
Documentation: Issued certificates and a client satisfaction survey.
Execution
Chemical Application: Applied 20 liters of eco-friendly agents per hold, ensuring cleanliness and eco-conformity (Certificate of Compliance).
Process: Completed cleaning over three days, August 7–9, 2024 (Certificate of Cargo Hold Cleaning Excellence).
Outcome: Holds met international standards for cargo readiness.
Documentation:
Certificate of Compliance and Chemicals Application: Verified chemical use and regulatory adherence.
Certificate of Cargo Hold Cleaning Excellence: Confirmed cleaning met standards.
Client Satisfaction Survey: Collected feedback on quality, timeliness, and safety.
Analysis
Effectiveness
Timeline: Completed in three days, ensuring operational continuity.
Resources: 140 liters of chemicals effectively cleaned holds while meeting environmental standards.
Challenges
Environmental Risk: Mitigated using biodegradable agents, ensuring no ecological impact.
Safety: Adhered to ISO 45001, with no incidents reported.
Quality Control
Standards: Met IMO, ISO, and Brazilian regulations.
Certificates: Issued to confirm compliance and cleaning excellence.
Lessons Learned
Feedback: Survey will provide insights for future improvements.
Eco-Practices: Reinforced use of sustainable methods.
Chart: Task Utilization Breakdown
Chart Description
X-Axis: Operation days (August 7–9, 2024).
Y-Axis: Task utilization (0–1).
Stacked Bars: Segmented by task type.
Task Types and Colors
Setup (Blue, #1f77b4): Preparation.
Cleaning (Green, #2ca02c): Hold cleaning.
Finalization (Purple, #9467bd): Documentation.
Conclusion
The cargo hold cleaning operation on the M/V AP Dubrovnik at Paranaguá from August 7 to August 9, 2024, was successfully completed by Seachios® Marine Services. All seven holds were cleaned to international standards using eco-friendly methods, ensuring compliance and readiness for the next cargo.
