CARGOWARD® has supported vessel operators in Brazil since 1994—delivering practical execution with evidence you can rely on. Cargo hold cleaning, HFO/VLSFO tank cleaning, underwater services, and shipping agency across Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória, Itaqui and beyond.
Port Agency & Clearance
What we do
Clearances & authorities interface
Port call formalities and coordination with relevant authorities (as applicable to each port call)
Document flow control (arrival/departure, manifests and supporting declarations as applicable)
Operational readiness checks prior to berthing, shifting and sailing
Port call coordination (24/7 operational desk)
Timeline alignment for ETA/ETD, berth windows, pilotage/tugs and terminal interfaces
Coordination of onboard services and third parties (suppliers, technicians, surveyors)
Real-time updates and escalation path for critical constraints
Protective agency (OPA) — when owners/charterers require oversight
Independent oversight of local processes and communications
Control of documentation, approvals and event chronology (useful for claims prevention)
DA discipline: structure, transparency, supporting documentation and alignment to agreed procedures
Cargo Hold Cleaning
Typical scopes (what clients usually request)
Grain and sugar readiness
Chemical-assisted wash-down (AquaTuff or equivalent, as applicable) and residue removal
Hold-by-hold progression with checkpoints and punchlist closure
Drying/ventilation oversight where required by the target and the operational window
Higher cleanliness targets for sensitive cargoes (e.g., pulp/cellulose)
Enhanced residue control and contamination-risk reduction steps aligned to the required target
Focus on clean, neutral surfaces where cargo sensitivity is critical
“Hospital clean” style targets confirmed case-by-case based on time window and hold condition
Hold reconditioning when condition drives acceptance risk
Targeted de-rusting / surface preparation where corrosion, scale or staining impacts readiness
Touch-up coating / repainting of defined areas when required to meet the agreed target (feasibility and curing constraints confirmed case-by-case)
Tank Cleaning & Sludge Disposal (VLSFO/HFO)
What we do
HFO/VLSFO tank cleaning
Residue breakdown and removal using compatible cleaning agents and controlled methods, selected by our chemical engineering team
Practical mechanical steps where feasible and safe
Controlled transfers and separation steps aligned to ship procedures and the available time window
Slops / sludge handling and port reception interface
Segregation of waste streams (slops vs sludge) to keep the operation controlled
Coordination of reception logistics with approved facilities (port-dependent availability)
Documentation discipline supporting traceability of offload/reception chain (as required by local workflow)
Gas-free readiness interface (when required)
Support to the gas-free preparation workflow and third-party certification interface, where applicable and feasible under port and vessel constraints
