Marine Tank Cleaning Services Global Market Report 2025

The marine tank cleaning services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.15 billion in 2024 to $1.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increase in oil and gas explorations, growth in the automotive sector, rising crude oil production, growing demand for oil storage capacity, and the development of infrastructure to support rising oil demand.

The marine tank cleaning services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of maritime trade, the increasing size of shipping fleets, growing demand for energy resources, the rising need for efficient water storage, accelerating industrialization, and increased investments in port infrastructure. Key trends expected during this period include the adoption of automated robotic cleaning systems, integration of digital monitoring technologies, advancements in waste management techniques, greater digitalization and automation, and the use of predictive maintenance powered by deep learning.

The expansion of global maritime trade is expected to drive the growth of the marine tank cleaning services market in the coming years. Maritime trade involves the exchange of goods between countries via sea routes, primarily using ships and other vessels. The growth in global maritime trade is attributed to the rising demand for e-commerce, as more consumers worldwide are purchasing goods online, fueled by the increased need for raw materials and manufactured goods as economies recover. Marine tank cleaning services play a vital role in maritime trade by ensuring clean, safe cargo tanks, preventing contamination, and facilitating the efficient transportation of various goods across global routes. For example, in October 2024, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, reported that global maritime trade grew by 2.4% in 2023, reaching 12.3 billion tons, marking a recovery from the decline in 2022. Thus, the growth of global maritime trade is propelling the growth of the marine tank cleaning services market.

Key players in the marine tank cleaning services market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as industrial vessel tank cleaning facilities, to enhance operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact. These facilities are specialized systems designed to clean large tanks on ships efficiently, utilizing advanced technologies, eco-friendly chemicals, and automated processes to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce downtime. For instance, in March 2024, Quality Tank Cleaning LLC, a US-based company specializing in industrial vessel and tank cleaning services, opened a new vessel tank cleaning facility at Harvey Gulf’s Operations Facility in Port Fourchon. This was in partnership with Harvey Gulf, a US-based marine transportation company. The new facility offers various services, including liquid mud and chemical tank cleaning, product salvage, gas freeing of fuel tanks, and engine room detailing. The collaboration enables simultaneous operations to improve efficiency and reduce customer costs. QTC emphasizes eco-friendly practices, such as recycling wastewater, to reduce both environmental impact and operational costs.

In August 2022, Alfa Laval, a Sweden-based manufacturing company, acquired Scanjet Holding AB for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Alfa Laval's marine cargo tank solutions by integrating Scanjet's tank cleaning and management technologies with its existing products, thus enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and offering a comprehensive range of solutions for tanker owners and marine customers. Scanjet Holding AB, based in Sweden, specializes in tank cleaning solutions for the marine, food, and beverage industries.

Major players in the marine tank cleaning services market are Republic Services, Dulsco LLC, Clean Harbors Inc., Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Kärcher Group, Alfa Laval AB, Veolia Environnement, Enva Group, Moran Environmental, National Response Corporation, SM Marine and Offshore, CTS Offshore and Marine, Bludworth Marine L.L.C, Hull's Environmental Services, Blue Sea Marine Services, Marine Plus SA, Qualitech Environmental Services, Scanjet Systems AB, Tradebe Environmental Services, 3R of Charleston Inc., Albion Marine Solutions, Disha Marine Services, Yankalfa.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the marine tank cleaning services market in 2024. The regions covered in marine tank cleaning services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the marine tank cleaning services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Marine tank cleaning services are specialized maritime operations focused on cleaning and maintaining the interior of liquid-holding tanks aboard ships and offshore structures. These services remove contaminants such as sludge, sediment, oil residues, biofouling, and other impurities using techniques such as high-pressure water jetting, mechanical scraping, and chemical treatments. Marine tank cleaning ensures tanks remain free from corrosion, prevents cargo contamination, ensures compliance with international regulations, and helps maintain the efficiency and safety of vessels.

The primary types of marine tank cleaning services include routine cleaning, emergency cleaning, deep cleaning, eco-friendly cleaning, and specialized cleaning. Routine cleaning involves regular, scheduled maintenance to ensure optimal performance, hygiene, and safety of equipment, surfaces, or systems. It covers various vessel sizes, such as small vessels (up to 30 feet), medium vessels (31 to 100 feet), large vessels (over 100 feet), commercial vessels, yachts, and luxury vessels. The cleaning methods used in routine cleaning include manual cleaning, mechanical cleaning, chemical cleaning, pressure washing, and ultrasonic cleaning. These services are applied to cargo tanks, ballast tanks, fuel tanks, and more, and cater to a wide range of end users, including private boat owners, commercial fishing companies, cruise lines, shipping and logistics firms, and marine research and exploration organizations.

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The marine tank cleaning services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as fuel tank cleaning, ballast tank cleaning, cargo tank cleaning, water tank cleaning, and slop and waste removal. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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