1.12 Chemicals onboard

In the marine industry and on the ship, chemicals are used mainly as

• Fuel and oil treatment product

• Water treatment product

• Cleaning and maintenance product

• Special product

First thing is storage problem. Residual fuel must be stored in the separate tanks which are not from same origin. In the storage tank, deposits as sludge at the bottom of the tank. In timely become hard deposit so detergent type additives are dosing on the storage tank.

Problem

High water content fuel polymerization causes sludge formation and filter blocking

Use chemical product (s) unitor 

Boiler feed water needs to be treated to prevent corrosion scale formation within the boiler and feed water system. The boiler water needs chemicals to keep it in good condition.

Problem

Scale deposits in auxiliary or low pressure boiler 

Use chemical product (s) (unitor) 

Combitreat, Liquitreat, Autotreat 

Problem

Corrosion in closed circuit cooling or heating system 

Use chemical product(s) (unitor) 

Dieselguard, Rocor NB Liquid 

Cleaning of bilge, machinery spaces, bulkhead, tank tops and any oil/grease area

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Cleanbreak, Enviroclean 

Cleaning of separator disc stacks

Use product (unitor)

Disclean 

Loosen corroded parts as nuts, bolts, etc.

Use Product (unitor)

(High Speed Penetrating oil), Penetron Plus 

We have special equipment on board

• Water treatment dosing unit (evaporator, boiler)

• Boiler soot remover

• Air cooler injection system

• Ultrasonic unit for filter cleaning

• Antifouling system and dosing system

Handling and storing of chemical is very sensitive job on board. Chemical should be stored strictly and only in designated space and should not mix with other stores.

Storing of chemical out of designated space can lead to a major non-conformity in case of Flag state or Port authority Inspection on board.

Handling and storing of chemical is very important and special safety precaution should be taken and followed. Chemical products are highly hazardous and toxic product for the skin eyes and respiratory system. Before using any of chemical products the user must prepare in advance proper safety equipment such as boiler suit, safety shoes, chemical protective glove, goggle and mask (respiratory protection)

Caution- Safety equipment must be kept ready to use in front of the chemical room.