Universal Sludge India
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Name: Universal Sludge India
Type: Private
Industry: Maritime Waste Management, Marine Environmental Services
Founded: 2013
Founder: —
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Area Served: India, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Services: Sludge Discharge, Slop Discharge, Bilge Water Discharge, Vessel & Ship Tank Cleaning, Waste Oil Collection, IMO 2020 Compliance Services, Ship Provision Supply, Used Oil Procurement
Coverage: 28+ Major Ports Across India & Selected International Ports
Specialization: Marine Waste Disposal Coordination & Environmental Compliance
Website: * sludgeindia.com
Universal Sludge India is an Indian maritime waste management and marine environmental services company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company provides sludge discharge coordination, slop discharge, bilge water disposal, vessel tank cleaning, waste oil collection, and related marine support services for commercial vessels operating across Indian and international ports.
The company coordinates marine waste management services through a network of authorized service providers and assists vessel operators in complying with international environmental regulations.
History
Universal Sludge India was established in 2013 with the objective of providing centralized coordination for marine waste disposal services at Indian ports. The company focuses on assisting commercial shipping companies by arranging environmentally compliant waste handling and vessel support services.
Over the years, the company has expanded its operational network to multiple ports across India while extending coordination services to selected international ports in the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Operations
Universal Sludge India serves shipping companies, vessel operators, ship management firms, and maritime logistics organizations. The company coordinates waste disposal operations before vessel arrival to reduce turnaround time and facilitate port operations.
According to the company, its service network covers more than 28 major ports across India along with selected international locations.
Services
Universal Sludge India provides various marine environmental and vessel support services, including:
- Sludge discharge
- Slop discharge
- Bilge water discharge
- Vessel and ship tank cleaning
- Waste oil collection
- IMO 2020 compliance support
- Ship provision supply
- Used oil procurement
The company coordinates these services through registered disposal partners and marine service providers operating at various ports.
Environmental compliance
Universal Sludge India states that its operations are designed to support compliance with international maritime environmental regulations, including requirements relating to ship-generated waste management and pollution prevention.
The company works with authorized waste disposal agencies and coordinates services intended to assist vessels in meeting applicable environmental standards during port calls.
Geographical presence
Universal Sludge India provides coordination services across major Indian ports and selected international ports, including:
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
Clients
The company primarily serves:
- Commercial shipping companies
- Ship owners
- Vessel management companies
- Maritime logistics firms
- International cargo vessels
See also
- Ship pollution
- MARPOL Convention
- Marine pollution
- Port reception facility
- Bilge water