Our Services
Cargo Hold Cleaning & Tank Washing
CargoHold Cleaning
We deliver hold cleaning according to cargo requirements and inspection standards:
Normal Standard Cleaning
Dry wash / sweeping
Seawater wash all over holds
Estimated Time: Within 24 hours
Hospital Standard Cleaning
Dry wash / sweeping
Seawater wash all over holds
Estimated Time: 48–72 hours
Grain Standard Cleaning
Dry wash
Seawater wash
Chemical wash
Final fresh water high-pressure (HP) wash
Estimated Time: Within 24 hours
Chipping & Painting
M/s Moon Trading provides professional chipping and painting services to maintain and restore vessel structural integrity and surface protection. Our experienced shore gangs perform both touch-up and full-area surface treatment using proper tools, safe working procedures, and marine-grade coatings.
Touch-up painting: 24–36 hours
Full hold painting: 48–60 hours
Time may vary based on hold condition and scope of work.
Tank Cleaning Jobs
M/s Moon Trading undertakes tank cleaning jobs with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and operational compliance. Each project is carefully planned based on tank condition, previous cargo, ventilation requirements, and port stay duration.
Our Tank Cleaning Process Includes
- Pre-job safety assessment and confined space procedures
- Sludge and residue removal
- Chemical cleaning (if required)
- High-pressure washing
- Safe disposal support (as per port regulation)
- Final cleaning for inspection readiness
Our trained manpower and supervisors ensure all operations follow confined space entry protocols and industry safety practices.
De-Rusting / Descaling & Painting Services
We provide complete de-rusting, descaling, and painting services across all accessible vessel areas to protect structural surfaces and maintain operational standards.
Areas Covered
Cargo Holds
Hatch Covers
Deck Areas
Ship Cranes
Shell Side (Above Waterline)
Engine Room Structures
Ladders, Railings, and Platforms
Work Method
Manual and mechanical rust removal
Surface cleaning and preparation
Application of primer and finishing coats
Touch-up or full-area painting depending on requirement
Our shore teams are fully equipped and capable of executing jobs independently without reliance on ship equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within tight port schedules.
Cargo Expertise
Cargo Types We Handle
Our teams have extensive experience cleaning holds after a wide range of cargoes:
Bulk / Common Cargo
1. Clinker
2. Scrap
3. Coal
4. Feldspar
Ores & Minerals
1. Iron Ore
2. Bauxite
3. Limestone
4. Sulphur
5. Nickel Ore
Agricultural / Industrial
1. Petcoke
2. Fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK)
3. Grain residues
4. Heavy grains
Next Port Loading Experience
1. Alumina
2. Grains & cereals
3. Food cargoes
4. Minerals (loaded from Australia, Brazil & other major ports)