Tank cleaning
M1 Tank cleaning team TL+45 crew were deployed on on a Panama flagged VLCC to clean 12 cargo tanks and 2 slop tanks, Government Analyst confirmed gas free status and Man entry
The cleaning team along with their equipment, provision embarked the vessel at OPL Colombo
The GA Government Analyst continued with regular visit after the initial visit authorizing man entry
The prior approval from MEPA Marine Environment Protection Authority and Sri Lanka Customs were obtained
The GA issued a GAS FREE CERTIFICATE - fit for HOT WORKS
Transfer of slop and sludge removed to a barge to be delivered ashore
Certificate of issue by MEPA and Customs
The team signed off after completing the task in 10 days