Cargo Tank Cleaning - STS Supervision - Loss Control Prevention
Optimised inspection, supervision and loss control prevention for loading, discharging and STS operations, delivered on board and at the terminal for an international client base. We are committed to a sustainable approach, ensuring environmental responsibility and operational efficiency in every project.
General information
Focused on operational excellence, safety, and innovative tank cleaning solutions.
SCTOS is a team of highly motivated and dedicated marine and chemical specialists, bringing together decades of collective experience in tank cleaning operations. We work as one integrated team, combining our operational expertise and chemical knowledge to improve cleaning efficiency and enhance your vessel's operational performance.
On board, our specialists take an active role throughout the tank-cleaning process—from advising on washing procedures and chemical applications to continuously monitoring results. Our hands-on approach helps accelerate cleaning, minimize delays, and provide your team with clear, timely updates on progress and expected completion.
Behind every onboard operation, our shore-based coordinators provide a dedicated focal point for each client, ensuring clear and consistent communication between the vessel, our specialists, and your operational team. From planning through completion, SCTOS combines marine experience, chemical expertise, and hands-on support to deliver efficient, controlled, and transparent tank-cleaning operations.
Accreditations
ISO 9001 & 14001 Certified · TWIC Compliant · 120+ Ports Worldwide
Present worldwide
With a global presence and local expertise, we operate across major ports and terminals worldwide, ensuring consistent service quality wherever you need us.
Our Track Record
What we do
Inspection, supervision and loss control across the liquid cargo chain, delivered on board and at the terminal by seasoned superintendents.
Part of our services
Our specialist tanker Masters provide expert attendance and advice on all aspects of tanker operations, including cargo operations, cargo quality, tank preparation, port planning, the arrangement of MEC circulation following the carriage of isocyanates, and passivation process control.
Our tanker team has extensive experience in managing the challenges associated with the transportation of both common and specialised oils and chemicals. Our expertise includes the carriage of, and investigations into:
- Voyage orders
- Cargo care during the voyage, including heating and inert-gas padding
- Loading and discharging operations
- Ship/shore interface
- Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers
At SСTOS, we recognise that each tanker cargo has distinct characteristics and properties that must be taken into account during loading, transportation and discharge. Our tanker Masters therefore have experience handling a broad range of oil and chemical cargoes, including:
Oil cargoes
Chemical cargoes
Note: The above list is not exhaustive and is intended to illustrate the range of oil and chemical cargoes covered by our experience.
Get in touch
Need support or have a question? Drop us a line — our team is ready to answer your enquiries, wherever your cargo is moving.
Office
SCTOS
Rotterdam
Phone
+31 10 409 0903Career opportunities
We are always looking for exceptional people to join our team, in a career where no two days are the same.
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