Championing Healthy Oceans with Sustainable Marine Services
At VLS, we're shaping a healthier future through sustainability. Our commitment to this cause is deeply ingrained in our services, culture, and operations. Our gas-free services are more than a solution—they're a pledge to protect our oceans from harmful pollutants.
We equip our dedicated team with comprehensive training, empowering them to safely handle hazards and prevent potential explosions or unstable environments on your vessel. This not only ensures the safety of your crew but also contributes to a cleaner, safer maritime environment.
Adhering strictly to regulations set by the U.S. and Texas, we ensure your operations remain compliant at all times. With VLS, you're not just getting a service—you're partnering in a global mission for sustainable oceans.
Join us in steering the course towards sustainable shipping. Choose VLS for your marine services today.
Permitted Product Cargos
Ships can carry a wide range of hazardous or contaminating cargos that require cleaning before the next trip. The VLS team is permitted to clean the following:
- Non vapor control cargos: This category includes lube oil, LCO, diesel, naphtha, soybean oil, caustic, glycol, kerosene, olefins, jet fuels, crude oil, acids, and UREA.
- Vapor control cargos: Materials include gasoline, benzenes, alkylates, aromatics, hydrocarbons, toluene, styrene, alcohols, ethanols, jet fuels, butanol, aviation gas, cat naphtha, condensate, acrylate, cumene, acetone, ketones, reformate, pygas, octane, ether, xylene, methanol, raffinate, mineral spirits, hexane, heptane, cat gas, and acrylate.
- Chlorinated solvent cleanings: These cargos include chlorine, chloroform, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, trichloroethane, dichloroethylene, dichloroethane, perchloroethylene, ethylene dichloride, and methyl chloroform.
Gas Free Services
VLS gas free solutions include a range of vapor control, flaring, purging, and cleaning services. Our team offers:
- Marine vapor control unit: The VLS team can introduce vapor control units into vessels to meet United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and limit harmful vapors in the atmosphere.
- Liquid propane gas (LPG) flare: Flaring is the process of safely combusting volatile chemicals from your ship to prevent explosions and protect your crew.
- Nitrogen purging strip: Nitrogen purging is another method of displacing hazardous gases on your vessel. Our team uses relatively inert nitrogen gas to create a more stable atmosphere aboard your ship.
- Strip/blow dry and hot/cold water washing: These washing procedures will ensure your vessel is clear of contaminants before reloading with new cargo.
- Steaming: Steam cleaning is a comprehensive way to rid your ship of any harmful residues or unwanted materials.
- Crane service: If any components or materials need to be added to or removed from your vessel during the gas free process, we have cranes available to handle the job.
Permitted Cargos
Experience the assurance of VLS comprehensive marine services, expertly handling a wide range of permitted cargos. Our team is equipped to manage both non-vapor and vapor control cargos, along with chlorinated solvent cleanings, ensuring your vessel remains clean, safe, and on schedule.
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Customer Service: (877) 861-8588 or email us at: info@vlses.com.
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*Stats pulled from VLS Environmental Solutions 2022 ESG Report. Click here to view report.
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