Managing Waste Aboard Aquatic Vessels

As waste management becomes a bigger problem for the world each year, keeping garbage under control while at sea in particular can be tricky. If you choose to release it into the water, it must be done legally and safely due to the current state of our world’s oceans.

Before large vessels like super-yachts set sail, effective waste management systems must be incorporated into the boat’s design. Sometimes, food waste can be ground up and released far out from shore due to its organic composition. But usually, super-yachts choose to install vacuum holding tanks.

Vacuum holding tanks are fairly small and often come with antibacterial washes for sanitation and odour control. They’re tough enough to survive life at sea and easy to maintain, as well. Upgrades in vessel sewage, like air filtration and UV treatments, also help handle on-board waste.

Vacuum-flush systems are being used more and more in newer vessels for their minimal water usage, convenient size, and greater capacity. To minimize waste, of course, cleaning, processing, and recycling old items is extremely useful. Many companies that specialize in waste management at sea provide materials that condense and sanitize garbage, but they’re also working on other solutions that could be easier on the environment.

Before you go out onto the water, check legal requirements, put in a suitable waste management system, and learn how to maintain it. If you follow the rules, you’ll have no problem with odours, sanitation, or room on your boat.