Recoup Technologies provides advanced food digester machine technology and expertise to transform your waste challenges into sustainable solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how to integrate an aerobic BioHiTech digester in your business.
Food waste accounts for a significant share of total waste generated aboard maritime vessels, and managing it efficiently is essential for compliance, crew welfare, and operational success. From port logistics to storage constraints, traditional ship food waste disposal methods create unnecessary costs, delays, and environmental risks.
Recoup Technologies delivers maritime food waste management solutions that address these challenges through on-site digestion technology and real-time analytics, helping fleet operators reduce waste, meet regulatory requirements, and improve efficiency.
At sea, space is your most precious resource, and noncompliance is not an option. Food waste consumes valuable storage capacity, creates hygiene concerns, and requires labor-intensive handling. Conventional disposal methods — offloading at port, incineration, or ocean discharge — carry high costs and regulatory burdens.
MARPOL Annex V and International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards impose strict limitations on ocean discharge of food waste, particularly within 12 nautical miles of shore and in special areas such as the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean. Violating these regulations results in heavy fines, reputational damage, and operational delays. On-site processing eliminates these risks while freeing up storage space and reducing the logistical complexity of port waste management.
Recoup Technologies’ BioHiTech digesters process food waste on-site using aerobic digestion — a combination of microorganisms, oxygen, and water that breaks down organic material into drain-safe effluent.
The digestion process converts food waste into a liquid effluent that safely discharges to the vessel’s sewage system or sanitary sewer line, eliminating the need for storage, offloading, or incineration. This approach reduces labor, conserves space, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
BioHiTech digesters deliver measurable improvements across maritime operations:
Eliminating waste accumulation frees up valuable space for revenue-generating purposes.
Automated digestion reduces manual handling, cleaning, and port offloading coordination.
Continuous processing minimizes odors, pests, and sanitation concerns.
On-site treatment ensures adherence to MARPOL Annex V and IMO standards, avoiding fines and delays.
Recoup Technologies’ cloud-based analytics platform transforms waste management from a reactive chore into a strategic advantage.
Real-time dashboards track waste volume, digestion efficiency, and equipment performance across individual vessels or entire fleets. Digital audit trails provide compliance documentation, while predictive insights help procurement teams reduce food purchasing costs and prevent waste before it occurs. For fleet operators managing multiple vessels, centralized visibility enables standardized best practices and continuous improvement across all maritime operations.
Recoup Technologies combines proven hardware with industry-leading software to deliver comprehensive maritime food waste solutions.
Proven maritime expertise: BioHiTech’s technology is trusted by major cruise operators, including Carnival Corporation, and has been proven in demanding maritime environments worldwide.
Industry-specific knowledge: Our team understands the unique challenges of shipboard operations — space constraints, regulatory complexity, and the need for reliable, low-maintenance systems.
Comprehensive support infrastructure: We provide installation support, crew training, and ongoing technical assistance to ensure seamless integration and long-term success across your fleet.
Scalable fleet solutions: With five digester models ranging from 500 to 2,400 pounds per day, we outfit vessels of any size and standardize waste management practices across diverse fleet compositions.
Sustainability leadership: Our integrated technology positions your fleet at the forefront of environmental stewardship, meeting passenger expectations and corporate ESG commitments while delivering operational efficiency.
Recoup Technologies provides advanced food digester machine technology and expertise to transform your waste challenges into sustainable solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how to integrate an aerobic BioHiTech digester in your business.
Reduce costs, improve compliance, and gain operational insights with Recoup Technologies’ maritime waste management solutions. Whether you operate cruise ships, cargo vessels, or luxury yachts, our BioHiTech digesters and analytics platform deliver measurable results.
Contact us today to discuss your fleet’s needs or explore how our maritime industry waste solutions can support your sustainability and efficiency goals.
BioHiTech digesters are trusted by major cruise operators, including Carnival Corporation and its brands Princess Cruises, Holland America, and Costa Cruises. Marine is Recoup’s largest vertical, and BioHiTech systems operate at more than 1,200 locations in 21 countries. The technology is proven in demanding maritime environments, where space is limited, and noncompliance is not an option.
Recoup’s BioHiTech Revolution Series includes five models with 24-hour capacities from 500 to 2,400 pounds. Footprints range from 30″ W x 30″ D x 48″ H (Seed, 535 lbs.) to 72″ W x 44″ D x 55″ H (Sequoia, 2,200 lbs.). All models run on 115-volt or 220-volt power, using about as much electricity as three 100-watt light bulbs, and generate no solids to store.
BioHiTech Analytics provides real-time dashboards that track waste volume, digestion efficiency, and equipment performance for individual vessels or an entire fleet. Real-time alerts and daily, weekly, and monthly reports keep fleet managers informed, and digital audit trails provide compliance documentation. Centralized visibility helps standardize best practices and reduce food purchasing costs.
Recoup provides installation support, crew training, and ongoing technical assistance for seamless integration across your fleet. Daily operation is simple: crew open the hatch door, add food waste, and close the hatch door. The system is designed to be reliable and low maintenance, and a status light shows when the unit is ready to accept waste.
MARPOL Annex V and International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards strictly limit ocean discharge of food waste, particularly within 12 nautical miles of shore and in special areas such as the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean. Recoup’s BioHiTech digesters process food waste onboard into a liquid effluent that discharges to the vessel’s sewage system, eliminating the need to store, offload, or incinerate it. BioHiTech Analytics also creates digital audit trails that provide compliance documentation.