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Maritime & Offshore

The ocean doesn't need
more plastic

Cruise lines, ferry operators and offshore platforms consume millions of single-use plastic bottles every year. There is a better way — and it stacks better, lasts longer, and leaves nothing behind.

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50%
Lower CO₂
vs plastic bottles
18+
Months shelf life,
no refrigeration
~30%
More units per pallet
vs round bottles
~75%
Renewable paperboard —
less persistent plastic than PET
The Challenge

Plastic at sea is a growing liability

Every plastic bottle onboard is a potential ocean pollution incident, a compliance risk, and an unnecessary cost. The maritime industry knows this — and the pressure is building from every direction.

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Direct ocean pollution risk
Plastic bottles lost or discarded at sea become persistent marine pollutants. A single incident can result in significant reputational and regulatory consequences for operators.
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Tightening IMO regulations
The International Maritime Organisation's MARPOL Annex V and EU Port Reception Facility regulations on plastic waste at sea are becoming stricter and more enforced every year.
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Inefficient storage onboard
Round plastic bottles waste up to 30% of pallet and storage space due to air gaps. On vessels where every cubic metre costs money, this inefficiency adds up fast across long voyages.
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Passenger & crew expectations
Cruise passengers and offshore crews increasingly expect sustainable practices. Single-use plastic water bottles are one of the most visible and easily solved sustainability failures.
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Rising port disposal costs
EU port waste reception fees for plastic are increasing under the Port Reception Facilities Directive. Operators who reduce plastic waste onboard directly reduce their port cost exposure.
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Cold chain dependency
Many beverage products require refrigeration, limiting stowage options on vessels. Cold chain failure during long voyages or in remote offshore locations is a real operational risk.
Why Scandi Water

Built for the demands of the sea

Tetra Pak® Prisma Aseptic cartons solve every one of these problems — and deliver a premium hydration experience for passengers and crew.

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No persistent marine pollutants
Tetra Pak® cartons are made from FSC-certified paperboard — a renewable, biodegradable material. Unlike plastic, cartons do not persist in the ocean as microplastics. Overboard is not ideal, but it is incomparably less harmful.
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~30% more units per cubic metre
Rectangular Tetra Pak® cartons stack flush with zero wasted air gap. Compared to round bottles, this means significantly more drinking water in the same stowage space — critical on vessels with limited storage.
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18+ month shelf life, no cold chain
Aseptic filling technology means our cartons require no refrigeration and maintain quality for 18 months or more. Perfect for vessels on long voyages, remote offshore platforms, and infrequent resupply schedules.
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Private label your fleet brand
The large printable surface of our 50cl cartons is a premium branding canvas. Cruise lines, ferry operators and offshore operators can carry their own brand — creating a consistent premium passenger experience.
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50% lower carbon footprint
Compared to PET plastic bottles, Tetra Pak® cartons have approximately 50% lower CO₂ emissions. This delivers measurable, reportable ESG impact — increasingly required by port authorities, investors and regulators.
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European delivery, B2B minimum orders
We deliver across Europe from minimum 21,500 units per product line. Full and half truck loads available. Lead time 3–4 weeks from design approval. We handle the logistics — you handle the voyage.
Who We Supply

Every vessel has a water challenge

From luxury cruise liners to remote offshore platforms — we supply water solutions tailored to the operational demands of each maritime segment.

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Cruise Lines
High-volume passenger operations with intense sustainability scrutiny. Cruise lines face growing pressure from passengers, ports and investors to eliminate single-use plastic. Private label cartons create a premium on-board brand experience while eliminating plastic from the cabin experience.
Private label High volume ESG reporting Passenger-facing
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Ferry Operators
Scandinavian and European ferry routes are under particular sustainability pressure given their proximity to coastal ecosystems. Stena Line, DFDS, Fjord Line and Scandlines all operate routes where carton water would replace plastic in restaurants, cafeterias and retail onboard.
Nordic routes Retail onboard MARPOL compliance
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Offshore Platforms
Oil, gas and offshore wind platforms operate under strict waste management rules and long resupply cycles. The 18+ month shelf life and no cold chain requirement makes our cartons ideal. ESG pressure on offshore operators from investors and regulators is increasing rapidly.
Long shelf life No cold chain Waste compliance Crew welfare
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Cargo & Freight Vessels
Cargo fleets prioritise crew welfare and operational efficiency. Rectangular cartons use storage space more efficiently than round bottles, reducing the number of supply runs needed. Crew sustainability expectations are rising alongside those of the companies that charter the vessels.
Crew welfare Storage efficiency Long voyages
Regulatory Tailwind

The regulations are
moving your way

The international regulatory environment for plastic waste at sea is tightening. Switching to carton water now puts you ahead of compliance — not scrambling to catch up.

MARPOL V
IMO MARPOL Annex V Prohibits discharge of plastic garbage at sea. Violations carry severe penalties. Carton materials have a fundamentally different risk profile to plastic overboard.
EU PRF
EU Port Reception Facilities Directive Requires vessels to deliver waste to port reception facilities. Plastic waste fees are increasing. Reducing plastic onboard directly reduces port disposal costs.
EU SUP
EU Single-Use Plastics Directive Expanding restrictions on single-use plastic products across EU member states. Vessels operating in EU waters are increasingly in scope.
ESG
Investor & charterer ESG requirements Shipping companies are increasingly required to report on plastic waste by investors, charterers and port authorities. Carton water provides measurable, reportable impact.

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