K-Solv Maritime
Company Overview
- K-Solv Maritime provides specialized barge cleaning and marine services with a strong
- commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence. We serve the Gulf Coast region with a highly trained team, USCG, and EPA-approved products and technology to support the transfer, cleaning, and testing of petroleum and chemical cargoes.
THE K-Solv Maritime Advantage
- Full-Service Marine Cleaning - From vapor control to high/low-pressure washes, nitrogen purging, and barge stripping—K-Solv Maritime offers comprehensive cleaning solutions tailored to marine and industrial needs.
- Environmental Compliance - Operations are backed by a USCG-approved Thermal Oxidizer (Vapor Control Unit) and multiple gas meters to ensure strict adherence to TCEQ and PBR permits, prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
- Highly Certified Team - Personnel are trained in Emergency Response, First Aid, Confined Space Entry & Rescue, 40-hour HAZWOPER, and PIC (Person in Charge), ensuring work is done safely and efficiently.
- Rapid Response Capability - With in-house Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and confined space rescue certifications, K-Solv Maritime can respond quickly and effectively to urgent cleaning or repair needs.
- Value-Added Repairs - In addition to cleaning, the team performs minor topside repairs such as valve and pipe replacements, saving clients time and reducing downtime.
- Versatility in Cargo Handling - Experienced in handling a wide range of products—including gasoline, diesel, cutter stock, and refined chemicals—ensuring flexibility for various operations.
- Proven Industry Trust - Operating with coast guard approval and specialized permits, K-Solv Maritime is a trusted partner in high-stakes maritime and energy-sector operations.
Our Services
Barge Cleaning & Vapor Control
High-pressure, low-pressure, hot and cold water washes, gas-freeing, nitrogen purging, vapor control, stripping, squeegeeing, and hose testing.
Minor Repairs
Topside barge repairs, such as valve and pipe replacements, and barge vapor testing.
Environmentally Safe Operations
Equipped with a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Thermal Oxidizer Unit (Vapor Control Unit) and multiple gas meters to ensure all operations meet TCEQ permit (PBR) standards.
Certified Personnel
Our team includes Emergency Response Team (ERT) members trained in First Aid, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, and certified under 40-hour HAZWOPER and Person in Charge (PIC) protocols.
IN-HOUSE FULL-SCALE Lab
Our lab ensures quality assurance.
- pH testing
- Refractive index measurement
- API gravity testing using hydrometer glasses
- FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) analysis
- Anton Paar DMA 4100 M Density Meter
- Pensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC) flashpoint testing (ASTM D-93)
- 870K Titrino Plus Karl Fischer titration (ketone and methanol moisture readings)
- PFX-i Series Spectrocolorimeter (Pt-Co and Saybolt color)
- GC-VUV (ASTM D8639) – Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA)
Industries We Serve
Supporting refineries and chemical plants with barge cleaning, product transfer prep, and vapor control for gasoline, diesel, and refined chemicals.
Supporting marine and shipping by cleaning and vapor‑testing equipment, making minor repairs, and inspecting hoses for safe, compliant transport.
Assisting upstream and downstream oil and gas operations with certified cleaning and support services for fuel and blend stocks.
Partnering with response organizations and environmental firms for confined space entry, rescue operations, and emergency marine support.
Working with liquid bulk storage terminals to maintain safe transfer environments, clean hoses and lines, and ensure permit compliance.