Full Out of Service (OOS) Tank Refurbishment
When a fuel tank is taken offline (Out of Service), it presents the ideal opportunity for a full internal and external refurbishment. At Ferrous Protection, we specialise in delivering complete OOS tank refurbishments, ensuring tanks return to service fully compliant, safe, and protected for years to come.
Whether the tank is due for inspection, maintenance, or coating renewal, our turnkey approach ensures minimal downtime and maximum asset life.
Why Take Your Tank Out of Service?
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End-of-life internal linings or coatings
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Internal corrosion or contamination
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Scheduled inspection (e.g. EEMUA 159, API 653)
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Mechanical repairs or upgrades
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Infrastructure upgrades or relocation
What’s Included in a Full OOS Refurbishment?
Our comprehensive service covers:
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Initial survey & inspection
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Full site review, access needs, safety planning
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EEMUA 159 or API inspection planning
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Cleaning & waste removal
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Jet washing, chemical cleaning, degassing
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Hazardous waste removal (sludge, coatings, water)
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Internal access preparation
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Scaffold, dancefloor, rope or MEWP access
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Confined space safety and standby rescue
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Abrasive blast-cleaning / surface preparation
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ISO 8501-1 Sa2.5 standard typically achieved
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Grit recovery and waste containment
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Protective coating application
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Epoxy linings, PU coatings, or specialist systems
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Single or plural component airless spray systems
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External refurbishment
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Wet blasting, recoating, and anti-slip roof coatings
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Handrails, staircases, nozzles and manways restored
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Mechanical repairs
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Patch plates, nozzle replacement, pipework upgrades
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Final inspection & testing
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DFT (dry film thickness) checks
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Full reporting & sign-off
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Tank Offline? We’ll Bring It Back Better Than New.
From blast-cleaning to coatings, repairs to relining, we handle it all. Ferrous Protection provides full OOS refurbishment so your tank returns stronger, safer, and fully compliant.
Case Studies
Why Choose Ferrous Protection?
With years of experience working on aviation, chemical, and industrial tanks, Ferrous Protection provides a turnkey service trusted by major fuel providers and airport authorities.
We handle everything — from planning and access to full coating and compliance — and deliver work to the highest safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
Let’s Talk
If you're planning an OOS tank refurbishment, we can help from start to finish. Get in touch to arrange a survey or discuss your requirements.
📩 Email: sales@ferrousprotection.co.uk
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What does OOS mean for fuel tanks?
OOS stands for "Out of Service." It refers to tanks taken offline for inspection, refurbishment, or maintenance. -
How long does a typical tank refurbishment take?
Timelines vary based on tank size, condition, and scope. Most full refurbishments range from 3–8 weeks depending on complexity. -
Can you work with lead-based coatings or hazardous tanks?
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Do I need to shut down my entire fuel farm?
Not necessarily. We can phase work or isolate individual tanks to minimise disruption.
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for how good we are. Have a look at what our customers say...
The job has gone well, the team was well-organized, and the work was executed well. A nice, professional job. The weekly update is also refreshing rather than having to chase companies for progress updates.
– Project Manager, Statutory Corporation of the Ministry of Defence
Just a short email to pass on our appreciation for the works executed during the last two weeks. We found your team to be punctual, helpful, hardworking, and a credit to your company. From the repair to the GRP lining of the large jet fuel tank to the minor touch-up repairs on the small diesel tanks, the works were carried out seamlessly and to a high standard. This has been confirmed by the independent coating inspector today. Please pass on our thanks to Mariusz and Marian, and we look forward to working with FPL again in the near future.
– Project Engineer, Leading Environmental Consultancy to the Defence Sector
Job well done Ferrous! Exceptional quality work done amid the constraints with the global COVID pandemic, changing site conditions amongst other constraints – a professional response and management of the job at no compromise to quality.
– Project Manager, One of the World’s 7 Oil and Gas ‘Supermajors’
5 stars for Ferrous Protection's overall project management, technical capability, and quality of finished work. I found them to be very knowledgeable, helpful, and professional throughout. The QA documentation was prompt and very thorough, and the job was done efficiently and to a very high standard with safety and communication being excellent from start to finish.
– Project Engineer, Multinational Mid- and Downstream Oil Company
The job has gone well, the team was well-organized, and the work was executed well. A nice, professional job. The weekly update is also refreshing rather than having to chase companies for progress updates.
– Project Manager, Statutory Corporation of the Ministry of Defence
Just a short email to pass on our appreciation for the works executed during the last two weeks. We found your team to be punctual, helpful, hardworking, and a credit to your company. From the repair to the GRP lining of the large jet fuel tank to the minor touch-up repairs on the small diesel tanks, the works were carried out seamlessly and to a high standard. This has been confirmed by the independent coating inspector today. Please pass on our thanks to Mariusz and Marian, and we look forward to working with FPL again in the near future.
– Project Engineer, Leading Environmental Consultancy to the Defence Sector
Job well done Ferrous! Exceptional quality work done amid the constraints with the global COVID pandemic, changing site conditions amongst other constraints – a professional response and management of the job at no compromise to quality.
– Project Manager, One of the World’s 7 Oil and Gas ‘Supermajors’
5 stars for Ferrous Protection's overall project management, technical capability, and quality of finished work. I found them to be very knowledgeable, helpful, and professional throughout. The QA documentation was prompt and very thorough, and the job was done efficiently and to a very high standard with safety and communication being excellent from start to finish.
– Project Engineer, Multinational Mid- and Downstream Oil Company
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