ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN TANK CLEANING CRUDE PALM OIL YANG MEMBEKU GUNA MEMPERLANCAR PROSES BONGKAR MUAT PADA KAPAL MT.RHINE

Abstract

Gimnastiar, Mohammad Irsan. 363200495, 2025. Analysis of Tank Cleaning Implementation for Frozen Crude Palm Oil to Facilitate Unloading Process on MT. RHINE. Jakarta Maritime Academy. Advisor I: Dr. Meilinasari N.H., S.Si.T., M.M.Tr. Advisor II: Denny Fitrial, S.Si., M.T. The freezing of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) in cargo tanks hinders unloading operations and reduces tanker efficiency. This study analyzes the implementation of tank cleaning to address CPO freezing and identifies technical factors affecting the unloading process on MT. RHINE. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method through direct observation, interviews with officers and crew, and documentation. It also evaluates the effectiveness of cleaning methods and the impact of temperature and time. Findings show that freezing is caused by unstable temperatures and suboptimal tank heating. Inadequate cleaning procedures and lack of temperature monitoring worsen the issue. However, proper heating, steam application, and equipment maintenance can minimize these obstacles and support smoother unloading.