There are many different types of cargoes which are commonly carried in bulk in today's market, and they all require different methods of hold cleaning, although one basic rule always applies, and that is that the vessel's cargo holds must always be cleaned to the highest standards possible, regardless of the next commodity to be carried.
Below hold cleaning checks are only a guide and masters and owners should check the charterers and shippers requirements. The end use of the product may require a higher state of cleanliness than normally expected. The list below is not exhaustive check with the IMSBC Code.