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.
FSC™ 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.
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.
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.
Inefficient storage onboard
Round plastic bottles waste pallet and storage space through air gaps: a standard pallet holds ~540 PET bottles, but 1,260–1,296 of our cartons. On vessels where every cubic metre costs money, that difference adds up fast across long voyages.
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.
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.
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 Prisma® cartons solve every one of these problems — and deliver a premium hydration experience for passengers and crew.
No persistent marine pollutants
Tetra Pak® cartons are made primarily from FSC-certified paperboard — a renewable, biodegradable material. A carton is mostly paperboard, so far less persistent plastic reaches the sea than from a PET bottle. Overboard is never acceptable — but the risk profile is fundamentally different.
More than twice the water per pallet
Rectangular Tetra Pak® cartons stack flush with zero wasted air gap: 1,260–1,296 cartons per pallet against ~540 PET bottles. That is more than twice the drinking water in the same stowage space — critical on vessels with limited storage.
18+ month shelf life, no cold chain
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.
Private label your fleet brand
The large printable surface of our 50cl and 33cl cartons is a premium branding canvas. Cruise lines, ferry operators and offshore operators can carry their own brand — creating a consistent premium passenger experience.
Lower carbon footprint — independently assessed
In the independent ISO 14040/44 lifecycle assessment by the ifeu Institute, beverage cartons outperform single-use PET bottles on climate impact. This delivers measurable, reportable ESG impact — increasingly required by port authorities, investors and regulators.
European delivery, B2B minimum orders
We are the co-producer: sourcing, carton design, filling and delivery, from minimum 21,500 units per product line, filled at the partner facility closest to your port. Full and half truck loads available. Lead time 4–6 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.
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.
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 routesRetail onboardMARPOL compliance
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 lifeNo cold chainWaste complianceCrew welfare
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 welfareStorage efficiencyLong 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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Scandi Water ApS is a Danish co-producer and production partner for private label water in Europe. We source premium mineral water and alkaline water (pH 8.2) from certified European springs, proof or design the carton with you, manage filling in paperboard-based Tetra Pak® cartons at certified partner facilities, and deliver finished pallets to your door. The carton is the sustainable alternative to single-use plastic water bottles — no plastic bottle, FSC™-certified paperboard (~70%), recyclable where carton collection exists, lower climate impact than PET (ifeu ISO LCA).
Businesses looking for a private label water manufacturer, a water co-packer in Europe, or a way to replace plastic water bottles with a paperboard carton will find Scandi Water the right partner. Minimum order 21,500 units, 4–6 weeks from design approval, 18+ month shelf life, filled at the partner facility closest to your delivery address. We supply hotels, resorts, gyms, fitness centres, yoga studios, wellness centres, restaurants, cafés, retailers, supermarkets, corporate offices, events, cruise lines, ferry operators, offshore platforms, NGOs and humanitarian organisations.
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