Bilge Steam Cleaning
Professional Florida Yacht Bilge Cleaning
Coastal Tank is a leading provider of professional yacht bilge cleaning services in Florida and the surrounding areas. Our team consists of industry professionals who prioritize quality work, cleanliness and care, and professionalism at each step of the bilge steam cleaning process. Bilge cleaning is an essential part of vessel and yacht maintenance and should be completed annually.
Once all bilge areas are thoroughly cleaned, fluid leaks from engines, generators, and equipment can be easily detected, as opposed to when the bilge is dirty and oily. Additionally, the bilge hull plating and frames can be checked for coating failures and corrosion. If any bare exposed steel, aluminum, or fiberglass is found, it is best practice to prep and recoat these areas with an immersion service epoxy to protect against future corrosion. Failing to do so could result in costly metal replacement in the future.
Bilge Steam Cleaning Service Capabilities
We provide comprehensive yacht bilge steam cleaning services to degrease, pressure clean, and pump the bilges dry, keeping the surfaces below the deck plates free of oil, water, and salts. We provide bilge steam cleaning services for all types of bilge areas and tanks including:
- Generator Room Bilge
- Engine Room Bilges
- Sewage Treatment Plant Bilge
- Steering Gear Bilge
- Tank Alley Bilge
- Machine Space Bilge
- Cofferdam Spaces
- Lazarette Bilge
- Bow Thruster Bilge
- Forepeak Bilges
- Anchor Locker Bilges
- Anchor Chain Bins
Our Bilge Steam Cleaning Process
Using our powerful, state of the art 4,000 gallon vacuum truck, our team pumps down and high pressure steam cleans your bilge areas and tanks with degreaser injection, ensuring no residue remains. Our truck is equipped with an enclosed, self-lubricated vacuum system that eliminates annoying smoke during pump-outs and tank cleaning. We have the ability to pump oily bilge water and wash water up to 1,000 feet away from the location where our truck is staged, allowing us to easily perform bilge cleaning services regardless of where your slip assignment is.
When we arrive, we lay down protection for all of our hose runs to the bilge space, protecting your vessel and prioritizing cleanliness. We pump out any existing bilge water from the bilge space and all surfaces from the deck plates down are then degreased and hot water pressure cleaned, while maintaining continual suction to evacuate the wash water.
Care is taken to identify and avoid pressure cleaning any components not able to withstand high pressure. Delicate components and anything above the deck plates will be detail cleaned by hand or by low pressure washdowns. After all surfaces have been thoroughly washed, our team will vacuum the bilge areas dry. We will inspect the condition of the coatings and recommend any required repairs or bilge painting that is needed.
How Long Does Bilge Steam Cleaning Take?
A standard engine room bilge cleaning service on a yacht of 100 to 180 feet should take an average of one day to complete in normal conditions. A vessel exceeding 180 feet in length may take two to three days to complete, depending on the condition and configuration of the engine room bilge. Any additional bilge spaces throughout the vessel may also increase the duration.
Have your bilge areas and tanks been properly cleaned this year? Request a quote now to get started!