Ship to tanker, on the quay
Every marine collection we do works the same way. Our road tanker parks on the quay next to your vessel, a hose is connected between the ship’s discharge connection and the tanker, and the sludge, bilge water, slops or used oil is pumped across. When it’s done, the tanker leaves with the waste and you get your consignment note.
BL Oils is a Doncaster-based, Environment Agency upper-tier waste carrier and dealer (CBDU69834), and an approved contractor at Hull, Goole, Immingham and Killingholme. This page explains what to arrange so the collection goes smoothly.
What we can collect this way
- Sludge from the sludge tank (sludge and slops)
- Bilge water and bilge oil (bilge and oily water)
- Oily water and slops
- Waste engine, gear and lube oil
Oily waste only. We don’t collect sewage, rubbish (garbage) or chemicals from ships, and we don’t collect cooking oil or galley waste. Your ship’s agent or the port can arrange those separately.
How a quayside collection works
Most collections are booked through the ship’s agent. Here’s what normally happens.
Tell us about the call
The ship’s agent, operator or port gives us the vessel name, port and berth, when it’s alongside, and the waste types and rough volumes.
We plan it with you
We give you a free, no-obligation quote and agree the timing, access to the quay and any port security requirements.
Pumped to our tanker on the quay
We pump the waste from the vessel straight into our road tanker, parked on the quay alongside.
Paperwork handed over
You get a hazardous waste consignment note for every collection, showing what was collected and how much.
What to arrange with the berth and the agent
- The berth: the vessel needs to be alongside a quay our road tanker can drive onto. If you’re not sure, ask the agent or the port before the call.
- Port notice: ports usually expect advance notice of the waste a ship will land. That normally goes through the agent.
- Security and passes: tell us about any gate passes, escorts or inductions our driver and tanker will need.
- Timing: when the vessel is alongside, when it sails, and any times the quay is busy with cargo work.
Access for the tanker
- A clear route to the berth, with room to park close to the vessel’s discharge connection
- Any height, width or weight limits on the way in, such as gates, barriers or bridges
- Where the discharge connection is on the vessel, and which side of the vessel is against the quay
The tanker needs to park near enough for the hose to reach the vessel. If the connection is a long way from the quay edge, tell us when you book.
Hoses and the connection
Before any pumping starts, our driver and the crew agree:
- Which discharge connection to use, and its size, so we bring the right fittings (tell us if you know it)
- The pumping order, if there’s more than one waste type
- How the crew and our driver will talk to each other, and the signal to stop
- Who stays at the ship’s valve while the waste is pumped across
Keep each waste type in its own tank and keep sewage, chemicals and rubbish out of them. Mixed loads are harder to deal with properly, and we only collect oily waste.
Before you call: checklist
- Vessel name, port, dock and berth
- When the vessel is alongside, and when it sails
- Waste types and rough volumes of each
- Where the discharge connection is, and its size if known
- The agent’s contact details, and any access or security rules
Paperwork
Every collection comes with a hazardous waste consignment note showing the waste type, quantity and waste code. The ship can use these details for its Oil Record Book. Our registration, CBDU69834, can be checked on the Environment Agency’s public register. See consignment notes explained.
More on marine waste
Ports we cover
Quayside tanker collection: FAQs
How do you collect waste oil from a ship?
Our road tanker parks on the quay next to the vessel and the waste is pumped from the ship’s discharge connection straight into the tanker.
Does the vessel need to be alongside a quay?
Yes. We collect from vessels alongside a quay our road tanker can drive onto. If you’re not sure about your berth, check with the agent or the port before the call.
What do you need from the agent?
The vessel name, port and berth, when it’s alongside and when it sails, the waste types and rough volumes, and any port access or security requirements.
Can you take sludge, bilge water and slops on the same visit?
Yes. Keep each in its own tank and tell us the rough volume of each when you book.
How much does a quayside collection cost?
Every job is different, so we give you a free, no-obligation quote. Tell us the port, berth, waste types and rough volumes.
BL Oils is based in Doncaster and collects across all of Yorkshire, plus Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (areas we cover). Call or WhatsApp 07785 921493, email info@bloils.co.uk, or ask for a free quote.