A type of ship specifically designed to transport liquids or liquid-shaped cargo, such as oil, fuel, gas, and chemicals in large quantities. Equipped with storage tanks and advanced loading and unloading systems to ensure the cargo can be transported safely and efficiently.

Some common problems and their solutions that often occur on tanker ships are as follows:

1. Problem: Cleaning Before Changing Cargo

Tanker ships require cleaning before changing cargo because:

• To avoid contamination of the new cargo with residues from the previous cargo
• To prevent cross-contamination between different types of cargo
• To ensure compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulations
• To enhance operational efficiency and reduce the risk of accidents or damage

Cleaning that does not use the right type of high-performance chemicals can lead to significant lossesit.

EonTank 600
Cleans cargo in MFO tanks

Alklin 100
Cleans cargo in CPO tanks

EonSolv 288
Cleans cargo in crude oil tanks

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2. Problem: Reduced Power, Clogged Filters, Short Filter Replacement Duration

These issues are often found in engines that use diesel fuel. Particles in diesel fuel can clog filters and cause other problems.

Solution: EonFuel 708

This product functions as a fuel dispersant and injector cleaner as well as a cetane improver. With its features and benefits, these problems can be effectively addressed.

3. Problem: Urea Water Needed for Euro 4/5 Ship Engines

Urea Urea water is required for Euro 4/5 ship engines to:

• Reduce NOx emissions as part of the SCR system
• Meet Euro 4/5 emission standards and environmental regulations
• Improve fuel efficiency by optimizing combustion
• Maintain engine performance and reduce component damage

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Solution: EonRedox 325

EonRedox 325 is a local Indonesian product with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 77% and has passed Intertek Laboratory testing in Singapore. It is of premium quality, complying with ISO/TS 22241-1:2019 standards on the Quality Characteristics of the NOx Reduction Agent.

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Please feel free to discuss your tanker problems to get a solution from Eon.