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The marine sector operates in a unique environment where waste management must meet strict international regulations while working within limited onboard space.

 

From cruise ships and ferries to working vessels, offshore platforms and super yachts, managing food and operational waste safely is essential to protect the marine environment. Regulations under the International Maritime Organization’s MARPOL Annex V place strict controls on how waste, particularly food waste, can be stored, processed, and disposed of at sea.

 

Smart onboard solutions that reduce waste volume, improve hygiene, and simplify storage can help vessels remain compliant while improving operational efficiency. Explore the machinery below to see how your vessel can manage waste more sustainably. 

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Smarter Waste Solutions at Sea

Managing waste at sea requires compact, reliable, and compliant solutions. Bergmann Direct supplies a specialist range of Eco‑Smart food waste dryers and marine grade glass crushers designed for vessels of all sizes, helping operators cut waste volume, improve hygiene, and meet MARPOL requirements.

Our Small Eco‑Smart Food Waste Dryers are ideal for super yachts, smaller commercial vessels, and private yachts where space is limited. These compact units dry food waste into a lightweight, odour free material that is easy to store until offloading, making onboard operations cleaner and more efficient.
For larger yachts and mid‑sized vessels, our Medium Eco‑Smart Dryers offer increased capacity while remaining energy efficient and simple to operate. They are engineered for higher daily waste volumes and support consistent, hygienic galley practices.

When handling substantial quantities of food waste, our Large capacity Eco‑Smart Dryers provide the robust performance needed on ferries, cruise ships, naval vessels, and offshore platforms. These units are built for continuous use and significantly reduce storage demands during long deployments.

We also supply Marine Glass Crushers in two formats: a compact undercounter model for smaller vessels, and a larger high volume crusher for ships producing greater quantities of glass. Both options improve safety, reduce volume, and maximise storage efficiency. Together, these systems help create cleaner, safer, and more sustainable marine operations.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Bergmann waste equipment help vessels comply with MARPOL Annex V regulations?
MARPOL Annex V imposes strict international bans on discharging plastic and general waste into the sea, alongside tightly controlled rules for food waste disposal. Bergmann Direct's Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryers allow offshore platforms, cruise ships, and yachts to safely process, dramatically shrink, and hygienically store operational and food waste onboard until it can be legally offloaded at port reception facilities.
How do Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryers eliminate odour and vermin risks in hot vessel galleys?
Wet food waste quickly degrades in warm marine environments, causing severe odours and attracting pests. The Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryer uses heat and mechanical agitation to completely extract moisture, sterilising the waste and rendering it totally stable. The resulting dry material is completely odourless and does not ferment, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more pleasant environment for crew and passengers.
What are the best compact waste solutions for superyachts and small commercial vessels where space is limited?
For vessels with highly restricted deck or galley space, our Small Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryers (ES30/ES60) and our under-counter Marine Glass Crushers are ideal. They feature a minimal footprint while delivering maximum volume reduction, allowing crew to handle waste at the point of origin without cluttering companionways or storage lockers.

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Explore our finance options to suit all comers with outright purchase, rentals and leases available for all equipment

Nationwide Service and Repair

Benefit from Bergmann Direct's nationwide service and repair, ensuring your waste management equipment remains efficient, durable, and reliable at all times.

Install and training by Bergmann qualified engineers

All of our installations take place with Bergmann qualified engineers, offering their experience and knowledge to ensure the install and safety training is carried out to a high degree.

12 months warranty

On all new machinery, your 12 month parts and labour warranty give you peace of mind. Extended warranties are also available over 3 and 5 years.

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