Global marine chemical solutions from the Netherlands

 

Marine Care is a leading international corporation in the field of marine chemicals and technical services, established in 1995 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With over 50 years of accumulated expertise, Marine Care has built a pioneering global reputation in the research, production, and supply of specialized chemicals for the maritime sector, shipbuilding industry, and offshore systems worldwide.

 

Today, Marine Care operates in more than 40 countries, with a network of over 100 storage points and more than 1,000 global supply ports, supported by representative offices in Rotterdam, Bergen, Miami, New Orleans, and Singapore. Its modern production facility spans over 2,000 m², including an R&D laboratory, internationally certified manufacturing areas, advanced storage facilities, a demonstration center, and commercial offices. This ensures that the entire process—from research and testing to production and distribution—strictly complies with global quality and environmental standards.

All Marine Care factories are certified to ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. Marine Care products fully comply with the following international standards:

International Maritime Organization standards governing maritime safety, security, and pollution prevention.

 

International convention issued by IMO to prevent marine pollution caused by ships (oil, chemicals, emissions, etc.).

 

 

 

 

European Union regulation requiring the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals to protect human health and the environment.

 

In addition, Marine Care chemical products are approved by Marinfloc and leading global coating manufacturers. Marine Care is trusted by tens of thousands of vessels and major shipping groups worldwide for its high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and superior operational cost savings.

 

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Technology & Quality – The Defining Difference

Guided by the philosophy “Innovative Marine Solutions”, Marine Care continuously innovates and enhances its technology to deliver modern, safe, and highly efficient marine chemical solutions. Its product portfolio is specifically engineered for different applications—from Tank Cleaning, Hold Cleaning, Maintenance & Engine Room, and Water & Fuel Treatment, to Scrubber Chemicals for emission-reduction systems.

 

 

Flagship solutions such as Careclean Xcellerate VO, Alkaline Extra, and Eco-Solve have demonstrated outstanding cleaning performance, fuel savings, and CO₂ emission reduction. Meanwhile, the GreenCare product line reflects Marine Care’s strong commitment to sustainability, marine pollution reduction, and operator safety.

 

Marine Care also provides FleetCare Support—an integrated technical support system including laboratory analysis, technical consultation, and cleaning process optimization. This helps customers simulate and refine cleaning procedures, reduce cleaning time, control operational costs, and maintain consistent fleet performance.

 

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Viet Duc Joint Stock Company – Authorized Distributor of Marine Care in Vietnam

 

As a leading enterprise in the field of marine lubricants and chemicals in Vietnam, Viet Duc Joint Stock Company is proud to be the exclusive authorized distributor of Marine Care in the Vietnamese market. This strategic partnership brings world-class European-standard marine chemical solutions directly to Vietnamese shipowners, agents, and maritime service providers.

Viet Duc JSC commits to supplying the full official product range of Marine Care, maintaining substantial local inventory at major ports, and providing comprehensive technical services including consultation, training, and safe-handling guidance. Viet Duc’s experienced engineering team accompanies customers throughout product use, helping optimize costs, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with international environmental and maritime safety standards.

 

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Marine Care Product Portfolio Distributed by Viet Duc JSC in Vietnam

Product Group	Name of Product	Description
Alkaline Hold Cleaners	Careclean Alkaline	Strong alkaline cleaner based on Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
	Careclean Alkaline Extra	Strong alkaline cleaner based on Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), approved by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NHI), ensuring chemical safety and environmental compatibility
	Careclean Bulk HC-P	KOH-based cleaner for removing petcoke, coal, clay, and sulfur residues
	Careclean Bulk HC-S	NaOH-based cleaner for removing petcoke, coal, clay, and sulfur residues
	Careclean Multiclean	Multipurpose alkaline cleaner with enhanced foaming performance
	Carechlor	Chlorinated alkaline cleaner for removing stains
Acidic Hold Cleaners	Careclean Bulk CR	Hydrochloric acid (HCl)-based cleaner for cement, mineral scale, and lime deposits
	Careclean Bulk RR	Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄)-based cleaner for rust and mineral scale
	Careclean Rust	Phosphoric acid cleaner suitable for painted surfaces, aluminum, and copper
	Careclean Cement Remover	Acid cleaner for cement and lime removal
	Axit Hydrochloric / Axit Muriatic 30%	Industrial-grade HCl 30%
Temporary Hold Coatings	Carecoat Barrier	Ready-to-use protective coating with water resistance, anti-fouling, and anti-corrosion properties
	Carecoat Hold Guard	Water-soluble protective coating for cargo holds with anti-corrosion and anti-stain capabilities
Specialty Hold Products	Careclean Xcellerate VO	Acid cleaner for rapid removal of palm oil residues (PKE), reducing cleaning time by up to 50%
Equipments	Caretech Application Kit SU	Chemical spraying kit with 1-inch pump and telescopic spray lance
	Caretech HPC	High-pressure cleaning system (280, 350, 500 bar) for heavy-duty cargo hold cleaning
	Caretech Discharge Kit 31/2	2-inch pump for fast discharge of wash water
	Caretech Discharge Kit 31/3	3 - inch pump for fast discharge of wash water
	Caretech Protection Kit	Complete personal protective equipment set for 4 people

Product Group	Name of Product	Description
Most Popular Tank Cleaning Products	Careclean Alkaline	Strong alkaline cleaner based on Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
	Careclean Alkaline Extra	Strong alkaline cleaner based on Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). Specially approved by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NHI), ensuring chemical and environmental safety
	Careclean Aquawash	Water-based multipurpose cleaner for quick removal of light oils and grease
	Careclean Degreaser HD	Emulsifying cleaner used for removing crude oil, bitumen, and paraffin
	Careclean EnergyWash	Versatile water-based tank cleaner for removing mineral oils, vegetable oils, and grease
	Careclean Formula #4	Acid-based cleaner used to remove stubborn stains and deposits remaining after tank cleaning
	Careclean Multiclean	Multipurpose cleaner used in engine rooms, on deck, for tank cleaning, and in accommodation areas
	Careclean Neutral HCF	Multipurpose cleaner free of hydrocarbons, designed to remove animal and vegetable fats from zinc-silicate–coated tanks
	Careclean Rust	Phosphoric acid–based cleaner (H₃PO₄) for removing rust and hard deposits; suitable for cleaning aluminum and copper surfaces
	Careclean SC	Powerful non-caustic tank cleaner for removing animal/vegetable oils, mineral oils, grease, inert soot, and suitable for hydrocarbon-free cleaning
	Careclean Voyage	Strong emulsifying cleaner for removing heavy crude oil, soot, asphalt, and carbon deposits
Specialty Tank Cleaning Products	Careclean Concentrated Tank Cleaner	Concentrated tank cleaner effective for cargoes such as mineral oils, hydrocarbons, vegetable oils, paraffin, and phthalates
	Careclean Eco-Solve	Heavy-duty, environmentally friendly cleaner free of hydrocarbons, used to remove and clean heavy mineral hydrocarbon residues
	Caretank ECO	Highly concentrated, multipurpose tank cleaner free of hydrocarbons and solvents
	Careclean Xcellerate VO	Acid cleaner designed to accelerate removal of vegetable oils and hard residues, reducing cleaning time by up to 50%
Tank (Re)conditioning Products	Careclean Air Fresh	Water-based deodorizing solution used to neutralize unpleasant odors
	Careclean Buffer	Mild acid-based cleaner for cleaning and maintaining zinc-silicate–coated tanks
	Careclean Dye Out	Alkaline solution specialized for removing stains or discoloration caused by soot or dyes
	Careclean Passivation Liquid	Passivation solution for austenitic stainless steel
	Careclean Pickling Liquid	Pickling solution for cleaning cargo tanks, deck pipelines, and austenitic stainless-steel piping systems
	Careclean Pickling Paste	Gel-based pickling agent for austenitic stainless steels such as AISI 304, 316, and 321
Raw Materials	Axit Nitric (HNO3)	Nitric Acid supplied in various concentrations depending on requirements
	Carechlor	Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (NaClO) 12.5%, NSF approved, used for cargo tank cleaning
	Careclean Caustic Soda	Sodium Hydroxide Cleaning Solution
Equipments & Test kits	Caretech Wall Wash Test Kit	Test kit used for hydrocarbon detection, PTT time measurement, chloride content, pH, acid color test, and stainless-steel passivation assessment
	Caretech Spectroscan UV-VIS Smartlog	Rugged portable UV-VIS spectrophotometer for tank surface inspection and wash-water analysis
	Caretech Passivation Test Kit	Rapid test kit for assessing the degree of passivation on horizontal stainless-steel surfaces
	Caretech Oxilyser III	Device used to measure passivation capability of austenitic and duplex stainless-steel surfaces
	Caretech DI Units	System for producing ultrapure deionized water from fresh water or distilled water

Product Group	Name of Product	Description
Boiler & Cooling Water Treatment	Caretreat 2 Diesel	Corrosion and scale inhibitor for closed-loop diesel engine cooling water systems
	Caretreat 3 Boiler	Advanced organic boiler water treatment controlling pH, corrosion, scaling, and sludge formation
	Caretreat 4 Condensate	Organic oxygen scavenger and corrosion inhibitor for feedwater, evaporation, and condensate systems
	Caretreat 5 Seawater	Natural amine–based corrosion inhibitor preventing marine growth in seawater cooling systems
	Caretreat Alkalinity Control	Alkalinity booster for boiler water
	Caretreat Bacteria	Biocide for eliminating and inhibiting microbial growth in cooling water systems
	Caretreat Boiler Coagulant	Sludge conditioner and dispersant for improving sludge removal in boilers
	Caretreat Hardness Control	Phosphate-based hardness controller for low- and medium-pressure boilers
	Caretreat Oxygen Control CH	Carbohydrazide-based oxygen scavenger for low- to high-pressure boilers
	Caretreat Oxygen Control DH	DEHA-based oxygen scavenger for low- and medium-pressure boilers
	Caretreat Oxygen Control SB	Sodium metabisulfite–based oxygen scavenger for low- and medium-pressure boilers
	Juraperle	Granular calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) filtration media
	Mono Ethylene Glycol	Antifreeze and freezing-point depressant for water systems
	pH Decreaser	pH lowering agent
	pH Increaser	pH increasing agent
	Hydrocalcit	Absorbent for removing phosphates, fluoride, and heavy metals; used in water treatment and pH stabilization
Ballast Water Treatment	CareFloc	Multipurpose dispersant for effective removal of sludge and sediment from ballast tanks, piping, and open/closed cooling water systems
	Sodium Bisulfite Solution 40%	Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO₃) solution used for removing dissolved oxygen and residual chlorine
	Sodium Hypochlorite (12- 15%)	Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO) solution (12–15%) for disinfection and pre-treatment of ballast water
	Sodium Metabisulphite Powder	Sodium metabisulphite (Na₂S₂O₅) powder for neutralizing residual oxygen and chlorine in ballast water
	Sodium Thiosulphate (Powder/ Solution 30%/ 50%)	Neutralizing agent for dechlorination in ballast water treatment
Wastewater Treatment	AM FLOC C315-S	High-molecular-weight flocculant for wastewater treatment plants
	AM Scale Remover (Powder/ Liquid)	Non-corrosive organic acid blend with detergents and surfactants, designed to prevent scale buildup in vacuum toilet systems
	Caretreat Antifoam	High-efficiency silicone-based antifoam, water-soluble, suitable across wide pH and temperature ranges
	Caretreat AWP AF	High-performance water-dispersible antifoam for a wide range of temperatures and pH levels
	Caretreat AWP Coagulant	Coagulant for wastewater treatment prior to flocculation/dewatering
	Caretreat AWP P-601 PC	Chemical for high-efficiency dewatering of activated sludge in wastewater systems
	Caretreat AWP P-601 FW	Cationic emulsion-type flocculant designed to reduce turbidity in treated effluent
	Caretreat AWP UV Clean	Scale remover for UV disinfection systems
	Caretreat BIO AC-S	Multipurpose biological agent that accelerates organic matter degradation
	Caretreat Bio-Activator-GTP	Biological treatment chemical enhancing long-term performance of grease-degrading bacterial populations
	Caretreat Bio-GTC-L	Daily maintenance liquid for Caretreat BIO systems—supports grease decomposition in grease traps
	Caretreat Bio-GTC-P	Powder-type periodic maintenance chemical (weekly/monthly) for Caretreat BIO systems—breaks down grease in grease traps
Water Production Treatment	Caretreat 1 Evaporator	Antiscalant for marine seawater evaporators
	Caretreat 6 PWT	Potable water treatment to protect pipelines from corrosion and remove rust formation
	Caretreat Antiscalant WT RO+	Antiscalant for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Ultrafiltration (UF) systems
	Carechlor	Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO) 12–15%, NSF-approved
	CareCal WT	Secondary filtration media used for remineralization and neutralization in potable water and swimming pools
Equipments & Test kits	Caretech Boiling- and Cooling Water Test kit	Test kit for boiler and cooling water: nitrite, chloride, alkalinity, and pH measurements
	Boilerwater Testkit	Boiler water test kit measuring chloride, alkalinity, and pH
	Cooling Water Test kit	Cooling water test kit measuring nitrite, chloride, and pH
	Caretech Chlorine Test kit	Kit for measuring free and total chlorine in water
	Caretech Oxygen Control (DEHA) Test kit	Kit for monitoring dissolved oxygen and evaluating DEHA oxygen scavenger effectiveness
	Caretech Hardness Test kit	Water hardness test kit (Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺) used to evaluate scaling potential
	Sewage Effluent Testkit	Measures free/total chlorine, turbidity, permanganate value, pH, E. coli, suspended solids, BOD, COD, TOC, and temperature

 

Name of Product	Description
Caretreat Bacteria	Biocide for controlling microbial growth in lubricants, fuel oils, and diesel cooling water systems
Caretreat Combustion	Combustion improver for heavy fuel oil (HFO), LSFO, and VLSFO
Caretreat EB	Water–oil demulsifier chemical
Caretreat Economizer	Prevents soot formation and low-temperature corrosion in exhaust gas systems
Caretreat FOT LS	Lubricity improver for low-sulphur marine fuels
Caretreat Sludge	Fuel Additives for HFO / VLSFO / ULSFO
Caretreat Soot	Volatile powder additive used to reduce deposits and corrosion in boilers and exhaust gas systems
Caretreat Valves	Fuel ash treatment additive that reduces high-temperature corrosion in exhaust valves and combustion chambers

 

With advanced technology, international quality standards, and a global service network, Marine Care has established itself as a trusted strategic partner for thousands of shipowners and maritime operators worldwide. Through its official partnership with Viet Duc JSC, Marine Care’s marine chemical solutions are now more accessible to the Vietnamese market, helping enhance operational efficiency, optimize costs, and support local fleets in meeting increasingly stringent international requirements on environmental protection and maritime safety.

The combination of Marine Care’s European-standard technologies and the strong implementation capability, distribution network, and technical expertise of Viet Duc JSC provides a solid assurance of quality, reliability, and long-term value for shipowners in Vietnam.

 

 

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VIET DUC JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Address: 274 Ngo Quyen Street, Van My Ward, Ngo Quyen District , Hai Phong City.

Branch: 21H KDT Pho Dong, 1145 Nguyen Thi Dinh, Cat Lai Ward, 2 District, Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: +84 896 691 189

Email: Sales@vietducjsc.vn

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