Clean Sea operates as a specialized maritime service provider headquartered in Argentina, focused on environmental protection, emergency response, and logistical support for the shipping industry. With over fifteen years of experience within the sector, the company plays a central role in managing marine emergencies and ensuring vessel compliance throughout the region. Its operational footprint covers the entirety of Argentine jurisdiction, extending from the busy terminals of Buenos Aires and the strategic Parana River waterway to the southern Atlantic coast. The organization serves a diverse client base that includes shipowners, P&I clubs, and port authorities, functioning as a critical safeguard for the local marine ecosystem.
A primary component of the company’s identity is its designation as an Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO). It maintains a permanent state of readiness to address pollution incidents, equipped with specialized infrastructure such as containment booms, skimmers, and rapid-response vessels. This capability allows for immediate mobilization during maritime casualties, including collisions, sinkings, or fuel spills in harbor areas. By strategically prepositioning equipment along key trade routes, the firm ensures it can mitigate environmental damage effectively, satisfying the stringent requirements of national maritime laws.
Beyond emergency interventions, Clean Sea provides essential routine services that facilitate daily port operations. It manages the collection and disposal of ship-generated residues in strict adherence to MARPOL annexes, handling hazardous waste, sludge, oily bilge water, and solid garbage. The company also executes complex technical tasks such as tank and cargo hold cleaning, gas-freeing, and de-mucking. These procedures are vital for vessels preparing for dry-docking, inspection, or cargo changeovers, ensuring that holds are free of contaminants and safe for new commodities.
The firm also maintains a significant presence in marine salvage and casualty management. Frequently collaborating with international salvage experts, it assists grounded or distressed vessels by performing lightering operations - transferring cargo to lighten a ship's draft - and providing logistical support during refloating efforts. All operations are conducted under the regulatory oversight of the Argentine Naval Prefecture (Prefectura Naval Argentina), ensuring alignment with safety and environmental standards. Through these comprehensive services, the company supports the continuity of Argentine foreign trade while prioritizing the preservation of the aquatic environment.
