Total waste management solution for cruise ships.

Waste treatment systems for modern cruise operation.

Maintaining compliance with environmental regulations while managing large onboard waste volumes is a growing operational challenge for cruise operators and shipyards.

Hamworthy has a proven track record in developing wastewater, wet waste, and dry waste technologies designed to support modern environmental standards and reliable onboard operation.

Our integrated waste treatment systems combine wastewater treatment, recycling equipment, sludge drying, and incineration into one coordinated onboard solution designed specifically for cruise vessel environments.

System Benefits
Operational Benefits
IMO certified.
No compliance problems, future proof.
Exceeds USCG, HELCOM and Alaska effluent discharge standards.
Cruising with peace of mind. The system meets and exceeds the likely regulatory requirements for both new and existing installations.
Simple design & operation compared to submerged membrane or hybrid systems
Save time with easy maintenance.
Safe, reliable operation with no coagulation, flocculation, chemical oxidants, or pH neutralisation.
Operational peace of mind, lower power consumption, and no system blocking.
Compact design saving space and weight.
Get more space for revenue generating areas such as cabins.
Remote monitoring by specialists.
Feeling secure, there is always an expert at hand.
Totally integrated systems for wet and dry waste.
No interface issues between wet and dry waste interface.
Robust construction for long life and low maintenance.
Lowest possible cost of ownership.
Membrane integrity is visible and secured.
Easily accessible when needed.
No odour emissions due to biological process.
More comfort for your personnel and passengers.
Complete flexibility with newbuild, conversion and retrofit options.
You can receive a complete total package according to your needs
One supplier, one complete system.
One point of contact, easier communication.
System Benefits
IMO certified.
Exceeds USCG, HELCOM and Alaska effluent discharge standards.
Simple design & operation compared to submerged membrane or hybrid systems.
Safe, reliable operation with no coagulation, flocculation, chemical oxidants, or pH neutralisation.
Compact design saving space and weight.
Remote monitoring by specialists.
Totally integrated systems for wet and dry waste.
Robust construction for long life and low maintenance.
Membrane integrity is visible and secured.
No odour emissions due to biological process.
Complete flexibility with newbuild, conversion and retrofit options.
One supplier, one complete system.
Operational Benefits
No compliance problems, future proof.
Cruising with peace of mind. The system meets and exceeds the likely regulatory requirements for both new and existing installations.
Save time with easy maintenance.
Operational peace of mind, lower power consumption, and no system blocking.
Get more space for revenue generating areas such as cabins.
Feeling secure, there is always an expert at hand.
No interface issues between wet and dry waste interface.
Lowest possible cost of ownership.
Easily accessible when needed.
More comfort for your personnel and passengers.
You can receive a complete total package according to your needs.
One point of contact, easier communication.
Global waste management solution diagram with circular process flow surrounding a world map.

A complete onboard waste management solution.

As demand grows for fully integrated onboard waste handling systems, Hamworthy delivers complete waste treatment solutions where wastewater, wet waste, and dry waste systems operate together as one coordinated package.

Integrated onboard waste handling improves recycling opportunities, simplifies waste processing, and reduces the amount of waste requiring onboard storage. Materials such as metal and glass can be separated and prepared for recycling ashore, while wastewater and bio-waste are processed through integrated treatment and waste handling systems.

Dry waste and sludge can be processed and reduced onboard through drying and incineration systems designed to minimise waste volume and support cleaner vessel operation.

Reducing onboard waste storage requirements also creates valuable operational and commercial benefits. By processing waste more efficiently onboard, vessels can reduce storage footprint, simplify handling processes, and optimise space usage across the ship.

Integrated waste handling also supports lower environmental impact through more efficient collection, recycling, drying, and low-emission incineration processes.

Built for growing environmental expectations.

Cruise operators face growing environmental expectations, operational complexity, and increasing pressure to manage onboard waste more efficiently.

Hamworthy supports the cruise market with integrated waste treatment systems designed to simplify compliance, reduce operational burden, and support cleaner onboard operation across the vessel lifecycle.

As part of a wider global marine engineering network, Hamworthy also provides worldwide technical support, spare parts, and long-term operational service for onboard waste systems.

Integrated waste handling systems also help reduce technical and commercial risk by providing one coordinated solution across wastewater, wet waste, and dry waste treatment.

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