Ventilation & degassing
Fumigation clearance & ventilation services in The Baltic States
One very important part of the fumigation process is venting and degassing. When you choose a fumigation contractor, you need to ensure that they have all the qualifications, tools and techniques necessary to properly vent and degas any vessel, container and all types of cargo.
At PELIAS, we are licensed, certified, insured and qualified fumigation, ventilation and degassing professionals serving the Baltic States.
As part of the degassing service, our supervisors verify the degassing process, marking the date, time, and duration of the process. The supervision also includes monitoring fumigant concentration, which will let us know if we need to provide additional ventilation. Upon completion, we provide full documentation of the process in our official certification form.
Once at the destination, a qualified operator will provide fumigation clearance services, which is required for safe discharging and this also conforms to marine fumigation efficacy.
The common fumigation clearance checklist is as follows:
- Cargo degassing (passive or forced venting)
- Concentration measurement (instrumental)
- Removal of residue materials
- Certification (Gas Fee or Clearance)
When the rules of the destination country do not allow the degassing process in the port of destination, PELIAS provides cargo degassing and monitors the effectiveness of the services while in the transit port.
Being an IMFO member, PELIAS can offer complete services, worldwide, from any source or destination. In fact, we can meet a ship upon arrival at most discharge ports, check the gas levels, and go through the venting procedure before the ship is discharged.
For more than 15 years, PELIAS has established a reputation for an ability to offer customized fumigation, ventilation and degassing services. Our clients are pleased that our gas monitoring and degassing services, while in the supply, deter delays and the associated extra costs.
As a GAFTA-approved fumigator and IMFO member, we comply with the applicable guidelines and recommendations.
PELIAS is your go-to fumigation and degassing contractor serving the Baltic States
We’re fully licensed and we’re knowledgeable of all international rules and regulations that impact the shipping industry, which means we can help you avoid risks and extra costs associated with fumigation.
Venting and degassing of shipping containers
Some toxic gases in the containers originate from the cargo itself or the packaging material. Other substances are specifically added to preserve products or to control pests. Opening and entering non-degassed containers can pose serious health risks, which is where degassing comes into play.
According to Gafta, an organization that promotes international trade, Degassing is the “process at the end of the exposure period, after the fumigation enclosure is unsealed, when the fumigant gas desorbs and diffuses out of the product that was fumigated and the fumigation enclosure.”
There are always local rules and requirements that might differ from port to port. PELIAS is always in alignment with those rules, which provide safety when degassing before cargo is discharged. There is also an international regulation we follow regarding the safe level of gas (TLV 0,1 – 0,3 ppm), which we monitor in our gas inspection of the fumigant while in the working zone. Once we have established this level, the discharge process can begin.
PELIAS focuses on preventing delays and keeping costs as low as possible, during and after degassing.
During the fumigation process, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) treat areas where pests are present or could be present while shipping. These VOCs remaining in the cargo and holds following fumigation need to be expelled via a degassing process.
After the sealed areas are unsealed, the VOCs are degassed using one of three:
- Natural ventilation
Simply unsealing the fumigation areas will passively allow the VOCs to be released via a natural ventilation process, allowing the wind to carry the gas away. - Mechanical ventilation
Similarly, mechanical ventilation begins by unsealing the fumigated areas, but in this situation, a door is fitted to a specific area where mechanical ventilation units place that pushes clean air into the fumigated area. This is considered a faster, more active method of releasing the VOCs, which allows the cargo to be taken off at a faster rate. - Force extraction ventilation
Another active and mechanical method of degassing the utilization of a vacuum tube, which is placed in the fumigated area. Unsealing the cargo allows fresh air to replace the gaseous air that is sucked out via the vacuum tube. This is also a preferred method for clients requiring a speedy unloading process.
The amount of time it takes to degas the cargo, holds and containers vary depending on a number of factors, including the size of the fumigated areas, the way goods are stacked, atmospheric (climatic) conditions, the filling grade of the container, and type of fumigant and concentration of it within the containers.
At PELIAS, we utilize the method that best suits our clients’ needs. With our degassing methods, we help our clients avoid delays and the extra costs associated with it.
Partner with PELIAS and we’ll take care of all your fumigation and degassing/ventilation needs. Contact us at (+370) 699 15651 or fill out our contact form today and we’ll keep you on schedule and in compliance.
Reduce risks and stay in compliance with all fumigation and degassing regulations by partnering with PELIAS. Contact us at (+370) 699 15651 or fill out our contact form today to get started.
Gas Free Certificate (Fumigation Clearance Certificate)
The document PELIAS gives to our clients upon the completion of the degassing process is called the Fumigation Clearance Certificate (or Gas Free Certificate). Often, the process will occur just prior to reaching the destination, which means you will have the certificate indicating safe levels of fumigant upon arrival. This means workers will be able to gain access to the areas and offload them in a timely manner.
The following are the factors that PELIAS experts take into account when deciding the order and speed of aeration:
- Concentration of fumigant inside the enclosure
- Fumigant ventilation requirements
- Volume of the enclosure in which the fumigation took place
- Weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction
- Proximity to buildings in which people live
After considering all of these factors, the degassing process can be completed and the remaining residue disposed of. The Gas Free Clearance Certificate can then be shown to the port authorities at the destination for the all-clear.
Qualified gas clearance service provider across ports of Klaipeda, Liepaja, Ventspils, Riga, Tallinn, Paarnu, Muuga, and Sillamae
There are many risks involved in the fumigation process affecting shipping vessels and containers of all types. To minimize risks that impact receiving parties of these cargoes, PELIAS employees are licensed professionals, trained and experienced in all aspects of fumigation and degassing services.
Our knowledge of the rules and regulations and compliance with them make PELIAS a go-to contractor for these services. Find out more about our services and how we can assist you by contacting us at (+370) 699 15651 or filling out our contact form here.
Our customer reviews
Flick Environmental Services Pty Ltd is a company based in South Africa. We have been dealing with PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė as a partner in the marine fumigation sphere. We have received fantastic service from the start with all our queries being dealt with swiftly and expertly.
Flick Environmental Services can highly recommend PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė as a professional and trusting partner to assist in the Baltic Sea Region. PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė was able to guide us through all legal and fumigation processes for our imports into South Africa. All imported products now arrive free of pests or damage caused by them. PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė will be an asset to any business.
We thank PELIAS for their long years of cooperation in fumigation and pest control services. We trust this company 100 percent to carry out work on our behalf. All their fumigated cargo in vessels or sea containers from Baltic sea ports imported to India have always comes free from alive insects / infestation. We are happy and proud to recommend PELIAS as a reliable and honest business partner in the field of Pest control and Fumigation services. The Port to port service facility allows us to ensure control of the provided fumigation service from the port of loading in Baltic sea ports to the final consignee in India.
We enjoy a good professional relationship with PELIAS.
Grain being exported to Ireland from Lithuania is treated by PELIAS to ensure cargo arrives pest free. I have always found PELIAS to be extremely professional with services provided by trained & experienced personnel. I hope to continue to enjoy a solid working relationship with PELIAS in the future and can strongly recommend their services.
Flick Environmental Services Pty Ltd is a company based in South Africa. We have been dealing with PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė as a partner in the marine fumigation sphere. We have received fantastic service from the start with all our queries being dealt with swiftly and expertly.
Flick Environmental Services can highly recommend PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė as a professional and trusting partner to assist in the Baltic Sea Region. PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė was able to guide us through all legal and fumigation processes for our imports into South Africa. All imported products now arrive free of pests or damage caused by them. PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė will be an asset to any business.
We thank PELIAS for their long years of cooperation in fumigation and pest control services. We trust this company 100 percent to carry out work on our behalf. All their fumigated cargo in vessels or sea containers from Baltic sea ports imported to India have always comes free from alive insects / infestation. We are happy and proud to recommend PELIAS as a reliable and honest business partner in the field of Pest control and Fumigation services. The Port to port service facility allows us to ensure control of the provided fumigation service from the port of loading in Baltic sea ports to the final consignee in India.
We enjoy a good professional relationship with PELIAS.
Grain being exported to Ireland from Lithuania is treated by PELIAS to ensure cargo arrives pest free. I have always found PELIAS to be extremely professional with services provided by trained & experienced personnel. I hope to continue to enjoy a solid working relationship with PELIAS in the future and can strongly recommend their services.
Flick Environmental Services Pty Ltd is a company based in South Africa. We have been dealing with PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė as a partner in the marine fumigation sphere. We have received fantastic service from the start with all our queries being dealt with swiftly and expertly.
Flick Environmental Services can highly recommend PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė as a professional and trusting partner to assist in the Baltic Sea Region. PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė was able to guide us through all legal and fumigation processes for our imports into South Africa. All imported products now arrive free of pests or damage caused by them. PELIAS Kenkėjų Kontrolė will be an asset to any business.
We thank PELIAS for their long years of cooperation in fumigation and pest control services. We trust this company 100 percent to carry out work on our behalf. All their fumigated cargo in vessels or sea containers from Baltic sea ports imported to India have always comes free from alive insects / infestation. We are happy and proud to recommend PELIAS as a reliable and honest business partner in the field of Pest control and Fumigation services. The Port to port service facility allows us to ensure control of the provided fumigation service from the port of loading in Baltic sea ports to the final consignee in India.
We enjoy a good professional relationship with PELIAS.
Grain being exported to Ireland from Lithuania is treated by PELIAS to ensure cargo arrives pest free. I have always found PELIAS to be extremely professional with services provided by trained & experienced personnel. I hope to continue to enjoy a solid working relationship with PELIAS in the future and can strongly recommend their services.
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