Efficient Shipboard Incineration for Compliant and Sustainable Waste Management

Shipboard Incinerator – Why and How to Handle Waste Properly Onboard

Environmental stewardship is more crucial than ever within the maritime industry. Ship operators are required to manage waste by strict international regulations, ensuring both compliance and environmental responsibility. An efficient shipboard incinerator plays a vital role in achieving this by safely reducing onboard waste volume and minimising pollution risks.

The International Maritime Organization‘s (IMO) MARPOL Annex V sets strict standards for the disposal of garbage, including plastics, food waste, and other residual waste generated on ships. The regulations prohibit the discharge of certain types of garbage at sea, mandating appropriate onboard handling and disposal methods. Shipboard incineration is only permitted using incinerators that meet the standards of MARPOL Annex VI, specifically MEPC.76(40) and MEPC.244(66).

Atlas Incinerators are engineered to meet and exceed global regulatory requirements for waste handling. Their robust design and advanced combustion technology ensure that all waste is reduced in an environmentally safe manner, while maintaining efficient operations onboard. Atlas Incinerators are approved according to the latest IMO regulations and feature automatic control and monitoring systems, securing operational reliability and safety.

By choosing a purpose-built shipboard incinerator from Atlas, operators demonstrate a strong environmental commitment while benefiting from extended equipment lifetime, lower maintenance costs, and improved onboard hygiene.