PORTS WE COVER ACROSS BRAZIL Including all private Terminals and Shipyards on these port areas and neighborhood

We are a leading service provider in the port sector able to offer a large diversity of Waste management services as per Marpol 73/78 Annexes I, II, IV, V and VI. We can provide Removal, Transport, Treatment and Disposal of waste by both sea and shore side. Laboratory facilities onshore and offshore as per the customer’s needs and the latest treatment technologies waste to energy, oil recovery, recycling and composting basis etc, as per local and International Environmental regulations. Additionaly we have implemented a large plan of Reverse Logistics and Life cycle and Circular economy for the residues.                 

We dare to say we are the only waste supplier in the state or even in the country with deep knowledge about Marpol waste types, categories, and all MEPC procedures and requirements stated by IMO and how to classify the ship's waste as per several local regulations which are at the federal, state and municipal levels. 

Waste Management Services OnShore & Offshore

Duct Cleaning Services (HVAC) & Air Quality Control

Cleaning air ducts on ships is vitally important to avoid health problems. The HVAC system and/or exhaust ventilation system on board ships is the ideal breeding ground for dust, microorganisms, particulates, bacteria and pollen. These contaminants enter the indoor climate through the HVAC system ductwork and can pose a serious risk to crew health, causing symptoms such as headaches, apathy, excessive tiredness, irritation of mucous membranes and eyes, and lung and airways diseases. If the HVAC system is not periodically cleaned or properly maintained, even the most advanced system can cause illness. CLIFF uses the high pressure vacuum system to clean the air ducts from ships and platforms. Using compressed air, the pressure is regulated according to the size and type of duct and, of course, the degree of pollution in the duct. Below are some steps for carrying out the service:

• Air sample is collected for analysis;                                                                          • Removing diffusers for cleaning/sanitizing/disinfection;                                • Mechanical cleaning of the interior of ducts using appropriate technique;            • Application of product when necessary to eliminate any contamination;              • Placement of clean/sanitized/disinfected diffusers;                                                  • Cleaning and sanitizing machine water trays and changing pads;                            • Replacing air filters (customer's responsibility);                                                • Management of solid waste from cleaning (to be agreed);                              • Photographic and video report after performing the service.

Tank and Hold Cleaning & Gas free (Water, Oil, Coal, Iron Ore)

On general cargo tramp vessels and container liners ships, the need to optimize time is essential as these vessels have short calls to meet their commercial commitments.

On solid bulk cargo ships the last 3 shipments and next cargo shipments must be considered for an adequate and careful analysis of the holds beside the follow up of the berthing and unberthing prospects, which can be extremely short, therefore it requires agility and efficiency in the cleaning process.

For Oil tanker vessels washing between loading of different grades of cargo (not compatible) is the most common reason for tank cleaning despite many others reasons may arise during a port call of a ship. 

Various safety precautions are to be considered before, during and after a tank or hold cleaning as it may contain cargo residues and/or flammable gases therefore Gas free is required. 

Get in touch with our specialists for more information.

Equipment Rental

CLIFF offers a large portfolio of equipment rental for your project. Some of the equipment are: Pneumatic fenders for ships' berthing and STS Operations; Barges, Buckets and Containers for Waste Management ; Forklifts ; Oil spill booms and Skimmers, and many others.

We can mobilize our fenders on short notice, and offer mobilization and demobilization, transportation arrangements and pertaining equipment. For a prompt quote please inform in advance:

• Operation’s scope;

• Fender’s type, size and quantity;

• Port and/or Place of delivery and collection (if different);                                      • Estimated number of days use.

CLIFF is specialized in Environmental Consultancy Services in the port sector and boasts a wide portfolio covering many services for foreign and national flag vessels calling at Brazilian ports. Owing to our expertise of 30 years in the maritime industry we are able to act as Owner's representative on to Port Authorities to take care of all husbandry items needed during your vessel's port calls at our end.

Laboratory Analysis (Water, Ballast water, Oil)

Our partnership with the best international standard ISO IEC 17025 certified laboratories allows us to provide a wide range of analysis parameters for water, ballast water and oil. The laboratories are accredited by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO).

We provide everything from simple potability analyzes to more complex and in-depth investigations into water contamination. Some examples of the analyzes we carry out for ships and platforms are: Water Potability, Ballast Water Analysis, Vibrio Cholerae, Legionella and many others.

We at CLIFF can carry out your oil analyses, we have expertise on the subject and laboratories that meet national and international standards for the following analyses; Slops, Sludge, Bilge water, Lubricating oils, HFO, MGO, MDO, Crude oil, Oilfield produced water, sulfur content and many others.

Pest Control Services

The vector and pest control service is carried out by a team made up of specialized technicians, biologists and chemists, because for each case of combating pests or preventing them, the management of products and equipment requires knowledge and experience in its execution.

Our team with know-how in the maritime sector, develops your entire project, providing complete comfort to the customer who is only responsible for making contact to request the service and does not need to have any other concerns, the rest is up to us. The techniques and products used are the most diverse and modern, depending on each occasion and as required by the State Environmental Entity and Port Health Authority. Below are some techniques :

•Mechanical: sticky traps, conventional traps, aspiration;
•Physical: light traps, ultrasound, temperature control (cold or heat);
•Biological: application of bacteria, fungi or viruses. (entomopathogenic, predators, parasitoids);
•Chemicals: Direct or indirect use of scented or unscented insecticides, rodenticides and herbicides.

Vectors and pests: cockroaches, rats, ants, flies, mosquitoes, wasps, bees, termites and borers, mites, fleas, ticks, spiders and scorpions etc.

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