{"product_id":"tank-cleaning-practice-handbook-2026","title":"Tank Cleaning Practice: A Handbook to Planning, Recipe Formation, Best Practices and Techniques 2026","description":"\u003ch4\u003eShort Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a comprehensive and practical guide for all personnel responsible for safe, efficient and compliant cargo tank cleaning operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by the authors of the renowned Dr. Verwey's Tank Cleaning Guide, this publication draws on decades of industry experience and builds on one of the most trusted references in the maritime sector. It translates proven expertise into a modern, hands-on guide focused on real-world tanker operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide supports crews and operators in optimizing tank cleaning performance, covering best cleaning practices, operational risks and mitigation measures, safe use of equipment and compliance with international regulations, including MARPOL and other IMO requirements. The clear explanations help reduce turnaround times, prevent cargo contamination and ensure the highest standards of safety and environmental protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Cleaning Practice is an essential resource for seafarers, tanker operators, shipowners, trainers, students, port agents and regulatory authorities alike. It is a practical reference for daily operations, training and decision-making - created by one of the most respected names in cargo tank cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion--description--1\" class=\"accordion-content is-open\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical, product and oil tankers play a vital role in global trade, as many chemicals and oils are produced in one part of the world and consumed in another. They provide safe and efficient sea transportation of chemicals and oils from production facilities to manufacturers, distributors and consumers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tankers typically have tanks that can carry a wide variety of chemical and oil cargoes in order to maximise flexibility, cost-effectiveness and ship utilisation. The wide variety of cargoes and the need to utilise the tanks effectively often requires loading a cargo that is different to the one previously in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, cargo tank cleaning is an essential process in the operation of tankers. There are several hazards associated with cargo tank cleaning on tankships, and proper cleaning procedures and well-trained seafarers are essential to ensure the safety of crewmembers and prevent environmental damage. This Guide provides guidance on best practices, safety instructions and risk mitigation measures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous regulations and guidelines related to cargo tank cleaning on tankers, including international standards such as the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). This Guide provides detailed information on regulatory requirements and helps ship crew to comply with applicable rules and regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper cargo tank cleaning procedures can help maximise tanker efficiency by reducing turnaround time between voyages, minimising delays due to cargo contamination and ensuring cargo quality. This Guide provides guidance on effective cleaning methods, equipment utilisation, and best practices to optimise cleaning efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanker operators and crewmembers may have varying levels of experience and knowledge when it comes to cargo tank cleaning. This Guide serves as a knowledge-sharing tool, providing valuable information and insights to help improve crew training and operational performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, this publication on cargo tank cleaning for tankers provides valuable guidance on safety, compliance, efficiency and knowledge sharing, making it a useful resource for students, crewmembers, ship operators, ship owners, port agents, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders in the maritime industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents Listing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 - Physical Properties\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1.1 Water Solubility\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Melting Point\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Viscosity\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Boiling Point\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Vapour Pressure\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Flash Point\u003cbr\u003e1.7 Density\u003cbr\u003e1.8 Colour\u003cbr\u003e1.9 Smell\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 - Chemical Properties\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2.1 Polymerisation\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Reaction with Water\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Reaction with Water Hardness Compounds\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Reaction with Oxygen\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Putrefaction\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Evaporation of Volatile Substances\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Saponification\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 - Understanding Tank Cleaning Requirements of Differing Tanker Types and Trades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3.1 Tanker Types\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Tank Coatings\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 - Cleanliness Requirement of the Next Cargo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e4.1 Factors Affecting the Cleanliness Requirement of a Cargo\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Visually Clean Standard\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Water White Standard\u003cbr\u003e4.4 High Purity Standard\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Ultra High Purity Standard\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 - Environmental Factors when Tank Cleaning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e5.1 Adjacent Tanks\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Temperature\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 - Tank Equipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6.1 Cleaning Machines\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Deepwell Pumps\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Heating Systems\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Monitoring Systems\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 - Cargo Lines, Valves and Related Equipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e7.1 The Tank System\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Example of a Cleaning Checklist\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 - Tank Cleaning Plan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8.1 Tank Cleaning Plan Overview\u003cbr\u003e8.2 Tank Cleaning Atmospheres\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 - Tank Cleaning Recipe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9.1 Recipe Components\u003cbr\u003e9.2 Recipe Structure\u003cbr\u003e9.3 Cleaning Agents\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 de Safety\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e10.1 Risk Management\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Flammability\u003cbr\u003e10.3 Electrostatic Electricity\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Toxicity\u003cbr\u003e10.5 Corrosiveness\u003cbr\u003e10.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\u003cbr\u003e10.7 Asphyxiation\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 - Precleaning Meeting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e11.1 Prerequisites: creating the tank cleaning plan\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Conducting the Precleaning Meeting\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 - Cleaning Methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e12.1 Direct Cleaning\u003cbr\u003e12.2 Injection Cleaning\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Recirculation Cleaning\u003cbr\u003e12.4 Recirculation via a Service Tank\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Recirculation with Decanting\u003cbr\u003e12.6 Steaming\u003cbr\u003e12.7 Rinsing\u003cbr\u003e12.8 Vent Mop Dry\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 - Checking of Results and Wall Wash Test Methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e13.1 Tank Inspection\u003cbr\u003e13.2 Wall Wash Test Overview\u003cbr\u003e13.3 Appearance\u003cbr\u003e13.4 Colour\u003cbr\u003e13.5 PTT Test\u003cbr\u003e13.6 Water Miscibility Test\u003cbr\u003e13.7 Chloride Test\u003cbr\u003e13.8 Acid Wash Test\u003cbr\u003e13.9 Non-volatile Matter (NVM) Test\u003cbr\u003e13.10 Gas Chromatography\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 - Washing Water Analysis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e14.1 Methodology\u003cbr\u003e14.2 UV Spectrophotometer\u003cbr\u003e14.3 Suitability\u003cbr\u003e14.4 Advantages and Disadvantages\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 - International Maritime Regulations and Standards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e15.1 IMO\u003cbr\u003e15.2 MARPOL\u003cbr\u003e15.3 SOLAS\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 - MARPOL Annex I\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e16.1 Key Elements of MARPOL Annex I\u003cbr\u003e16.2 Oil Discharge Criteria\u003cbr\u003e16.3 List of Oils\u003cbr\u003e16.4 ODME\u003cbr\u003e16.5 Special Areas\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 - MARPOL Annex II\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e17.1 Preparation\u003cbr\u003e17.2 Pollution Category X\u003cbr\u003e17.3 Pollution Category Y\u003cbr\u003e17.4 Prewash Procedures with Recycling of Washing Medium\u003cbr\u003e17.5 Pollution Category Z\u003cbr\u003e17.6 Pollution Category OS\u003cbr\u003e17.7 Persistent Floaters\u003cbr\u003e17.8 Minimum Prewash Quantity\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 - IBC Code\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e18.1 Definitions\u003cbr\u003e18.2 Application of the Code\u003cbr\u003e18.3 Chapter 17 Cargoes (IBC Code)\u003cbr\u003e18.4 MEPC.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion--custom-fields\" class=\"accordion-content is-open\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e234\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePublished Date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBook Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e150 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBook Height:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e210 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eISBN:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9781918144673\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witherby Seamanship International","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":48390135152885,"sku":"9781918144673","price":195.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":48390135185653,"sku":"9781918144673EB","price":173.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/5072\/files\/tank-cleaning-practice-a-handbook-to-planning-recipe-formation-best-practices-and-techniques-2026-1248371141.jpg?v=1783614129","url":"https:\/\/www.amnautical.com\/products\/tank-cleaning-practice-handbook-2026","provider":"American Nautical Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}