Crure Oil Washing Arrangements

Crure Oil Washing Arrangements

• Apart from these financial benefits the pollution during ballast water discharge is reduced after the tank cleaning.
• Tank cleaning becomes more easier and faster as only a light water wash all that is necessary after the crude oil washing.
• Hence the preparation for dry docking becomes easier.
• As the water washing is reduced the related tank corrosion problems are reduced to some extend.
• The disadvantages associated with COW are:
• Extended berth occupancy
• Additional crew requirements
• Huge cost of equipments
• Increased safety requirement during COW.
• Increased fuel consumption.