Marine Waste Management
Loipart's Waste Management Solutions
Rethinking Waste at Sea
See why marine waste management is about much more than just installing equipment. This video shows how a complete, well‑planned system helps vessels efficiently handle every waste stream, stay compliant, and reduce their environmental impact — with Loipart solutions supporting the process from start to finish.
Introduction
A waste management system is not simply about installing a compactor or a food waste disposer. It involves a comprehensive process for managing waste from generation through final disposal. During vessel operations, various types of waste are produced, and implementing an effective system starts with identifying and quantifying these waste streams.
Careful planning, combined with proper processing and disposal options, ensures compliance with regulations and delivers efficient, sustainable waste management. At Loipart, we provide solutions that make this process seamless – supporting both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility
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Food Waste
Food waste is one of the most challenging types of waste to handle on board as it biodegrades readily and contributes to odour. By treating the fraction where it is produced, in the galley, minimum transport and work for the crew can be achieved, as well as proper hygiene on board.
MARPOL Annex V sets the regulatory requirements for the disposal of food waste, and there are three discharge alternatives for food waste;
• Discharge into the sea where allowed*
• Port reception facility
• Incinerator
It is recommended that food waste be properly segregated and not mixed with other waste, as the handling of quarantine waste is more expensive and more difficult to dispose of than ordinary garbage.
*All discharges must be recorded as Category B in the Garbage Record Book, and written procedures for the collection, processing, storage, and discharge of food waste shall be included in the Garbage Management Plan.
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Dry Waste
As a part of the system for ship-generated garbage, processing equipment such as compactors, baling presses, shredders, and crushers can be installed on board to optimize storage space and make garbage easier to store and to transfer to port reception facilities.
Waste fractions to be recycled should be separated prior to the onboard processing.
Most garbage, such as paper, various plastic waste, cardboard, packaging materials, and tin cans, can be baled or compacted.
For a waste management system to be successful, the crew must have environmental awareness and understand the importance of minimizing waste generation and of separating waste.
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Chute System
Loipart’s chute system is engineered for general dry waste and glass and is fully compliant with IMO SOLAS Chapter II-2. It offers a safe and efficient way to transport waste to lower-deck collection points while minimizing cross-contamination risk.
The system is delivered as prefabricated, modular segments with insulation and pre-installed cabling for quick and easy assembly. Thanks to the push-fit design, welding requirements are kept to a minimum.
Key Features
• Built in full compliance with SOLAS regulations
• Hygienic, reliable, and user-friendly design
• Simple and cost-efficient installation
• Developed by engineers with extensive industry experience
• Manufactured at our own facilities in Finland, ensuring top quality at a competitive price
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See the video about our waste and laundry chute
Safe, Hygienic Waste Handling at Sea – LMG’s IMO SOLAS-Compliant Chute System
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