In the case of transport of live aquatic animals, containers may also have pipes and pumping systems and confined spaces that should also be disinfected.
All water should be drained from the container and any aquatic animals, faecal matter and other organic material removed by flushing with clean water and disposed of in a biosecure manner. All pipes and associated pumps should also be inspected and flushed. Containers should then be washed using appropriate chemical detergents combined with high-pressure water cleaners or mechanical scrubbing.
All internal and external surfaces of containers should be treated using an appropriate disinfection method. They should then be rinsed and inspected to ensure there are no organic residues and stored in a manner that allows them to drain and dry quickly.