The right tank cleaning between cargoes protects against contamination and off-spec claims. The Tank Cleaning Agent reads the cargo nomination, compares the previous and next cargo with the tank cleaning guides, and drafts the cleaning instructions for the Master. Watch the interactive guide above for a click-by-click walkthrough.
At a glance
Where to find it: Fleet Emails (assign the agent), then Digital Operator (review and send).
Who it is for: Operators who handle cargo nominations and tank cleaning instructions.
You will need: The cargo nomination details (next cargo and grade, quantity, load port and laycan) and the Master's email address.
You will learn: How to run the agent, edit the cargoes and guide, and send the instructions to the Master.
Part 1: Run the agent
Click Fleet Emails in the left menu.
Click the search box, type the email subject and press Enter.
Click Assign to give this email to an agent, then click Tank Cleaning Agent.
Click Trigger Agent.
Click the Digital Operator icon in the left menu. Click All Status and select a status to filter the tasks (see the table below).
Part 2: Edit the cargoes and guide
Click the + icon next to Next cargo retrieved to add a new cargo, then click Save changes & re-run to add it.
Click the pencil icon to edit the next cargo. Edits update the Output email.
Enter the cargo name and set its parameters (see the table below). You can add several cargoes.
Click Save changes & re-run to apply the edits.
Select the guide to use (see the table below).
Part 3: Send to the Master
Click To and enter the Master's email address.
Click Approve & Send to send the instructions to the Master.
Task statuses
Each task moves through these statuses.
Status | Meaning |
Queued | The task is waiting to start |
In Progress | The agent is working on the task |
Pending Approval | The draft is ready to review and send |
Completed | The task is finished |
Failed | The task did not finish |
Cargo parameters
Switch on each one that applies.
Sulphur Content (ppm) | Dyed Product |
Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (BOB) | Intended Use |
Contains FAME | Contains Alcohol |
Oxygenate Free | Aromatics / Sulphur Sensitive |
MTBE Not Permitted | Alcohol Change Direction |
Has Buffer |
Guides
Choose which tank cleaning guide the agent uses.
Guide | Use |
Auto | The guide is chosen automatically |
Shell | Use the Shell guide |
BP | Use the BP guide |
HM 50 | Use the HM 50 guide |
Dry (Bulk Hold Cleaning) | Use the dry bulk hold cleaning guide |
Tips
Name emails clearly: Put the vessel name, voyage number and purpose in the subject so the agent and your team can find the email easily.
Filter the queue: Use the agent and status filters in Digital Operator to see only the tasks waiting for you.
Look back: To see the instructions you sent, set the status filter in Digital Operator to Completed.
FAQ
Is anything sent to the Master without my approval?
No. The instructions are sent only after you click Approve & Send.
Where can I see instructions I already sent?
In Digital Operator, set the status filter to Completed.
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