There were challenges during this process that made us question whether it was even possible to clean tanks suitably without entry, but we persevered and eventually began to come up with effective outcomes.


We are now extremely proud of the equipment that we have created. Equipment that not only allows for the effective cleaning of bulk tanks, but also whilst keeping personnel out of confined spaces whilst doing so. We have effectively removed all the risk associated with confined space entry, which therefore increases the safety of industrial tank cleaning by a huge amount.


We are also increasing the efficiency of vessel turnaround times – our equipment requires much smaller cleaning squads that a traditional clean would require, as well as less quayside equipment and congestion.


We have reduced the amount of waste created as our equipment allows for full control over when and how much waste is required for cleaning. Our cleaning equipment is lightweight and easily transportable to and from operations. The equipment has been built in a manner which allows us to take it abroad or to offshore locations very easily.


Testimonial & Client Feedback


“The introduction of the NEST has removed a huge amount of risk from vessel tank cleaning. For far too long the industry was happy to put people into confined spaces knowing full well the risks associated with such operations. Credit to the team at Swan & Co. for doing something about this and introducing this fantastic, industry changing innovation.”


Contact Information


Swan & Company (Marine Surveyors) Ltd. Anchor House, 62-64 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5AR.


Telephone: +44 1224 586633 Email: operations@swanco.uk.com Web: https://swanco.uk.com


UK Patent Application Number 2404156.8


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