Rig Cleaning, Tank Decontamination & Mud System Maintenance

Offshore Rig Cleaning Services

Offshore and onshore rig cleaning services for mud systems, tanks, solids control equipment, and contaminated process areas.

Technicians performing offshore rig mud system and tank cleaning operations
Offshore, onshore, and marine environments
Conventional and automated cleaning systems
Mud systems, tanks, solids control equipment
Contamination control and operational readiness

Offshore Rig Cleaning & Tank Decontamination Services

Fairtex provides offshore and onshore rig cleaning services for drilling rigs, production facilities, marine vessels, and industrial process systems. Our cleaning solutions are designed to remove drilling residuals, sludge, hydrocarbons, contaminants, and process deposits from tanks, mud systems, solids control equipment, and associated infrastructure.

Using both conventional and automated cleaning systems, Fairtex delivers cleaning operations that support operational safety, maintenance readiness, contamination control, and reduced downtime exposure. Our teams are trained in confined space operations, waste handling, and environmentally responsible cleaning procedures suitable for offshore and hazardous operating environments.

Typical applications: offshore drilling rigs, mud systems, storage tanks, process vessels, marine cargo tanks, solids control systems, platform maintenance, pre-inspection cleaning

What this service covers

Conventional Rig Cleaning Services

Fairtex performs cleaning of mud pits, shakers, sand traps, desanders, de-silters, mud ditches, and associated rig fluid systems to remove drilling residues and operational contaminants prior to maintenance, inspection, or operational changeover activities.

Automated Tank Cleaning Systems

Our customized automated tank cleaning systems are designed to minimize confined space entry requirements while improving cleaning efficiency, reducing manpower exposure, and shortening cleaning durations during offshore and industrial cleaning operations.

Mud System & Solids Control Cleaning

We provide cleaning services for solids control systems, process lines, pits, and mud circulation systems to maintain system cleanliness, improve operational reliability, and support fluid management activities.

Marine & Industrial Tank Cleaning

Fairtex supports marine vessel tank cleaning, tank farm cleaning, cargo hold cleaning, and industrial storage tank decontamination including product removal, sludge recovery, product recycling, and waste separation services.

NORM Surveying & Decontamination Support

Our services include NORM surveying, casing cleaning, hydro blasting, sandblasting, and environmentally managed waste handling procedures to support safe maintenance and inspection programs.

Key Takeaways

  • Offshore and onshore rig cleaning and tank decontamination services
  • Automated cleaning systems designed to reduce confined space entry exposure
  • Mud system, solids control, and marine tank cleaning capabilities
  • Supports maintenance, inspection readiness, and contamination control
Equipment

Instruments and systems used for this service.

Remote Cleaning Equipment
Automated Tank Cleaning System
Used for tank cleaning operations without confined space entry requirements.
Industrial Cleaning Equipment
Hydro Blasting Units
Supports removal of hardened deposits, sludge, and contaminants from process surfaces.
Fluid Recovery Equipment
Solids Control Recovery System
Used for separation and recovery of oil, water, and solids during cleaning operations.
Safety Monitoring Equipment
Gas Detection & Confined Space Equipment
Supports safe entry monitoring and hazardous atmosphere assessment during cleaning activities.
Standards

Codes and standards this service conforms to.

Requirements for occupational safety and confined space operations
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Guidelines for offshore and industrial cleaning safety management
API RP 54
Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations
Requirements for environmental management and waste handling
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems
Deliverables

What you receive.

Tank & Rig Cleaning Report

Detailed documentation covering cleaning activities, contamination removal, and operational observations.

Waste Handling & Recovery Records

Documentation covering waste separation, recycling, and disposal activities.

NORM & Safety Assessment Documentation

Records covering safety checks, gas monitoring, and NORM survey activities.

Cleaning Completion Verification

Final verification of cleaning status and readiness for maintenance or operational service.

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Our team will review your scope and return a proposal.

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