Covid cleaning service launches in Rotterdam

The service includes complete disinfection of closed areas on a vessel as well as care for the crew including sanitised transfers between the vessel and Covid-safe accommodation in Rotterdam during the treatment.

“Despite strong regulations and safety procedures, Covid-19 can still sneak on board and we are seeing more vessels being disinfected as outbreaks continue,” said Nico Vroom, chief executive of DisinfectYour.com. “Our team of specialists has the experience, resources and knowledge to clean and disinfect any closed space within vessels of any type.”

Even vessels that have spent a long time at sea can still harbour potentially dangerous microorganisms, with sleeping quarters and galleys particularly fertile breeding grounds for germs and bacteria.

Vessels are treated using equipment approved by the UN and the World Health Organisation. Nebulisers create a fine disinfectant mist that quickly cover surfaces, enabling the vessel to re-enter service as soon as possible pending a safety check after surfaces have dried.

The company expects this new focus on biohazards to remain an important part of vessel maintenance even after the current situation has eased.