Galley & Kitchen Cleaning for Cruise Ships & Passenger Vessels
TR19-standard extraction cleaning for commercial galleys on passenger ferries, cruise ships, and passenger vessels. Scheduled around port calls and dry dock periods, BESCA VHR accredited with full compliance documentation.
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Cumbria ChamberGalley extraction systems carry the same fire risk as shore-based commercial kitchens, and the consequences on a passenger vessel are more severe
A grease fire in a commercial galley is dangerous anywhere. On a passenger vessel at sea, the risks to life and the vessel are compounded. Regular extraction cleaning to TR19 standard with documented grease deposit readings is essential for flag state compliance, P&I club insurance, and the safety of everyone on board.
Why Passenger Vessel Operators Choose Hy5
20 years of experience in specialist cleaning environments, with the accreditations vessel operators require.
BESCA VHR: The Benchmark for Extraction Cleaning
Our BESCA VHR accreditation is the recognised standard for TR19 extraction cleaning documentation. The compliance reports and certificates we issue mirror what shore-based insurers and inspectors require, adapted for the galley context and the vessel operator's documentation needs.
CHAS Elite: Specialist Environment Approval
CHAS Elite is the highest level of contractor H&S pre-qualification in the UK. Working aboard a vessel requires additional awareness of confined spaces, vessel safety procedures, and port security. Our CHAS Elite accreditation demonstrates the management systems to handle specialist access environments safely.
Port Call & Dry Dock Scheduling
We work with the operational reality of passenger vessels. Cleaning is scheduled around port calls, turnarounds, or planned dry dock periods. We coordinate with your operations team well in advance and complete all work within your available window.
What's Different About Galley Cleaning on Passenger Vessels
Commercial galleys on passenger ferries and cruise ships operate in high-volume, confined spaces, often with extended operating hours, heavy frying, and limited time ashore for maintenance. The extraction systems accumulate grease at least as quickly as shore-based kitchens, and the fire risk in an enclosed vessel environment is arguably greater.
Scheduling is the primary constraint. Cleaning must happen during a port call, during a turnaround between sailings, or during a planned dry dock period. We work with your operations team to establish a cleaning window in advance, mobilise quickly, and complete all work before departure.
For vessels based in or regularly calling at Northwest ports, including Heysham (Isle of Man and Belfast services) and Merseyside, Hy5 is ideally positioned. We can also travel to other ports where a planned schedule makes mobilisation worthwhile.
We also carry out galley extraction cleaning on new-build and refit vessels during fitting-out, particularly relevant for vessels under construction or refit in the Barrow-in-Furness and Merseyside areas. Galley systems need a clean and documented sign-off before handover.
- BESCA VHR certified galley extraction cleaning to TR19 standard
- Scheduling coordinated around port calls and dry dock windows
- Full grease deposit readings and compliance report issued on completion
- CHAS Elite: safe working in specialist and confined space environments
- Experience with Northwest ports including Heysham and Merseyside
- New-build and refit vessel cleaning ahead of sea trials or handover
- DBS checked technicians where vessel operators require it
- Documentation formatted to meet operator and flag state requirements
Vessel Types We Work With
We work with passenger vessel operators across the Northwest and Irish Sea.
Passenger Ferries
Regular service ferries operating out of Northwest ports: Heysham to Isle of Man and Belfast, Merseyside routes. Scheduled cleaning during port calls and turnarounds.
Cruise Ships
Cruise ships calling at Northwest and Irish Sea ports. Multiple galley and food preparation areas across the vessel: we coordinate all systems in a single port call window.
New-Build & Refit Vessels
Galley extraction cleaning during fitting-out, refit, or dry dock, particularly for vessels in the Barrow-in-Furness and Merseyside areas. Sign-off documentation provided for handover.
How It Works: 3 Simple Steps
We work around your vessel's schedule, not the other way around.
Request a Quote or Get in Touch
Call 01229 588556 or complete the form. Tell us about the vessel, port, and any available windows for cleaning.
Survey & Quote
We survey the galley during a port call or dry dock visit, assess all extraction systems, and provide a written quote and cleaning plan.
The Clean & Documentation
We mobilise for your available window, complete the clean, and issue full compliance documentation before you sail.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by commercial kitchens across Cumbria, Lancashire, and the Northwest.
"I can actually hear the kitchen extract system working and the extract above the dishwash nearly pulled the sheet of blue roll out my hand when I was showing the management team how effective the clean was! The lads grafted the entire time, and the job has made a huge difference to the guys working in the kitchen. I am over the moon with the results!"
"Great guys to work with. Does our 5 sites across the north west and have no complaints!"
"We were truly delighted with the deep clean undertaken by Hy5 Commercial Cleaning. The team were very professional and provided an excellent service."
Frequently Asked Questions: Passenger Vessels
Does TR19 apply to galley extraction systems on passenger vessels?
How do you schedule cleaning around our sailing timetable?
Can you work on vessels at Heysham, Merseyside, or Barrow?
Do you carry out galley cleaning on new-build or refit vessels?
Get a Free Quote for Your Vessel
Tell us about your vessel, the port, and any available windows for cleaning. We'll discuss your requirements and provide a written quote.
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