How to save money using plastic bottle-free water stations at sea
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Supplying drinking water at sea might seem straightforward, but have you ever counted the costs? Bottled water is bulky, expensive to store and time-consuming to restock. And let’s not forget the plastic waste piling up along the way. What starts as a convenience quickly turns into a costly routine. Fortunately, there’s a more efficient way that saves money, reduces waste and keeps your crew hydrated, while reducing single use plastics at the same time.
The logistic burden of bottled water
For a crew of twelve, one pallet of bottled water (about 500 plastic bottles) lasts only a week. Multiply that across other voyages, and you’re looking at significant volume and weight. Storage areas fill up fast, space for valuable cargo is lost and frequent resupplies in port eat into time and margins.
On top of that, handling and disposing of all that plastic is costly and time consuming: it adds to the crew’s workload, creates overflow in waste bins and stretches port handling resources. An inefficient procedure, especially for something that’s already available from your vessel’s own water system.
From cost centre to smart solution
Switching to a bottle filling station turns drinking water into an efficient, sustainable service on board. As long as the water quality is safe, your crew can refill hygienically, quickly and independently. No pallets, no deliveries, no waste.
Designed especially for maritime use, the Plastic Free @Sea station offers:
● Touchless dispensing for hygiene and ease of use
● A robust, low-maintenance design
● Easy installation by your own technical crew
By removing bottled water from your operations, you gain space, reduce handling and lower your total cost of ownership. Curious on how much your ship can save? Find out using the Plastic Free @Sea savings calculator.
Water quality first
Before switching to a bottle-free setup, water safety needs to be in place. That means having a reliable on-board water supply that meets your flag state’s drinking water requirements. Regular testing, proper maintenance and accurate documentation are essential. Not only to protect crew health, but also to build confidence in the system. After all, sustainable solutions only work if they’re trusted and used.
Small switch, big impact
Changing from bottled to tap-based drinking water isn’t just about sustainability. It’s a smart operational choice. Fewer logistics, more space, lower costs, and a motivated crew that trusts the water they drink.
Ready to take the next step? Learn more about Plastic Free @Sea or contact us for tailored advice.
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